In the heart of Chapel Hill, Sheryl Kirkey, a dedicated 4th-grade teacher at Glenwood Elementary, was seeking opportunities to instill values of kindness and generosity in her students. She originally began seeking volunteer opportunities for her class to participate in at Inter-Faith Food Shuttle. Due to the age of her students, they were unable to directly volunteer at our location, however Sheryl and her students found an alternative way to make an impact by organizing a school food drive in support of the Food Shuttle.

FarmboxRX produced a report based on data from the applications, finding the following top contributors to food insecurity among participants: Disability and disease, fixed Income, including Social Security, age, and single parenthood.

In December, Inter-Faith Food Shuttle celebrated the first graduating class of our Culinary Apprenticeship Program (CAP) since 2019, and an inspiring speech by one of the graduates illustrates the deep impact the program can have on the lives of participants. 

“I have the audacity to believe that people everywhere can have three meals a day for their bodies, education and culture for their minds, and dignity, equality and freedom for their spirits.” 

We are grateful for our partnership with local BIPOC farmers and passionate about addressing the systemic barriers that leave them at a disadvantage. We are also grateful to our loyal supporters who make all of this possible. Together, we can realize our vision of a more equitable food system for all.