Events

Join Come to the Table and local faith leaders for a two-day retreat at Camp Rockfish in Parkton, NC!

Author and activist Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove will discuss the power of narratives – how they can both uplift and harm communities and individuals. Wilson-Hartgrove will explore how myths have been used to stigmatize and oppress poor people and people of color.

Did you know that there are no federal protections that guarantee citizens a right to food in the United States? Researcher and professor Josh Lohnes will lead a conversation on the right to food framework, exploring its core principles, policy implications, and practical applications. This webinar will also highlight successful examples of this framework in action and offer a deeper understanding of how the right to food framework can shape food security policies and practices for the better.

What does dignity mean and look like in charitable food distribution spaces? Dr. Rebecca de Souza, professor and author of Feeding the Other: Whiteness, Privilege & Neoliberal Stigma in Food Pantries, will facilitate a conversation about the role food pantries play in recipients' lives.. This webinar will explore the ways faith communities can combat stigma and uphold the dignity of clients through a variety of approaches.