A scalable, local food system providing consistent meals, creating jobs, and delivering long-term impact across North Carolina.
Built to move beyond one-time aid, this initiative produces food locally, distributes it weekly, and grows into a self-sustaining system that serves communities for years to come.
Thousands of youth across North Carolina, especially in Winston-Salem and surrounding communities, lack consistent access to nutritious meals outside of school.
Most systems rely on temporary aid. There is no scalable, local model that produces consistent weekly meals while building long-term community infrastructure.
We are building a sustainable food system that produces, processes, and distributes meals weekly while creating jobs and long-term food security.

Local livestock and crops grown within the community

On-site handling to prepare food safely and efficiently

Meals prepared and packaged for consistent distribution

Reliable inventory to support weekly meal delivery

Ready-to-serve meals created at scale

Direct delivery to youth and families in need

$349,900
Secures a 24-acre site in Granville County to serve as a permanent community food hub.

$42,000
Industrial refrigeration and freezer systems to safely store and preserve food.

$39,000
Tools and systems for safe processing, packaging, labeling, and meal preparation.

$12,000
Sheep, chickens, and pigs to create a consistent, scalable protein source.

$8,000
Water infrastructure to support crop production and long-term sustainability.

$5,000
Protects livestock, secures land, and enables controlled farm operations.

$20,000
Planning, compliance, and setup to ensure the facility launches and scales properly.

Backed by a committed $7,000/month founder contribution, ensuring long-term sustainability and operational stability.

Your support helps us produce, process, prepare, and deliver consistent meals — while building a sustainable food system that serves communities for years to come.
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