Circles + Projects
CAFN is comprised of several working groups, or circles, that focus on specific areas of the Wake County food system. CAFN’s circles are connected through our Coordinating Circle and all governed by shared values of improving equity, food justice, and local resilience. CAFN supports the full integration and implementation of race equity and resident engagement across all the many inter-related aspects of the food system. Our circles and their projects evolve to meet the needs of our community, as represented by our current circles: the Community Garden Network, Economic Development + Policy, Farmland Preservation, Food Access + Nutrition, Food Procurement, Food Recovery, and Health Circle.
Learn more below to find a circle that aligns with your interests and talents, and fill out our interest form to get involved!
Community Garden Network
Access to resources and peer support for gardeners and garden managers.
Farmland Preservation
Partnering with farmers and the community to support food production, local markets, and farm viability
Food procurement
Connecting Wake County institutions to local food producers.
health
Advocating for and implementing programs that connects our local food system to our local healthcare system, improving healthy food access and nutrition.
economic development & Policy
Educating, convening, and collaborating with local partners to foster equitable prosperity in Wake County’s food system
Food Access & Nutrition
Supporting and promoting access to healthy, affordable food for Wake County residents through policy and programming
Food Recovery
Working to support the efficient use, distribution and composting of available food resources in Wake County