Grow and Gather: Rural Food Justice Summit 2025

Date: Friday, August 1, 2025
Time: 8:30 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: BCC Teaching Auditorium
Address: 7418 NC HWY 41W, Dublin, North Carolina 28332

GREETINGS FELLOW YOUTH-SERVING PARTNERS

Youth Ambassadors for a Better Community, under the leadership of Men and Women United for Youth and Families, cordially invites you to be a special guest at our Second Annual Grow & Gather: Rural Food Justice Summit 2025.

About This Gathering

This one-day summit is focused on exploring food systems, rural food justice, and community resilience through youth-centered dialogue, learning, and connection. Join us for a powerful day where young voices lead meaningful conversations around food justice and community resilience in our rural communities.

We believe that when youth are empowered to discuss and address food justice issues, they become catalysts for positive change in their communities. This summit provides a platform for learning, networking, and developing actionable solutions.

What to Expect

This summit will continue our work within rural communities to address food justice issues and create sustainable solutions. Come with an open mind and be prepared to share your experiences, lessons learned, and best practices in supporting youth leadership around food justice.

Important Requirements

We ask that each participating group be accompanied by at least one staff member or adult representative to support youth participation and ensure a safe, productive environment for all attendees.

Registration Information

Please register using this LINK.

Once registration is submitted, media release forms and permission slips will be shared via email.

For More Information

Please contact: Chelsea Jackson
(910) 874-6789
cjackson@menwomenunited.com

Presented by Youth Ambassadors for a Better Community under the leadership of Men and Women United for Youth and Families 🌱