Upcoming Events — NC Food is Medicine Coalition

October102026Saturday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.James B. Hunt Jr. Library | Raleigh, NC

★ In-Person Forum

2026 Rural Food & Health Forum

The Rural Food & Health Forum brings together rural leaders, practitioners, community voices, healthcare partners, policymakers, and others to explore solutions at the intersection of food, health, and economic development.

NC Food is Medicine Coalition at the Forum

Join us for an introduction to the NC Food is Medicine Coalition and an interactive “Session Zero” exploring how food and health partners can work together to strengthen Food is Medicine across North Carolina.

Registration Closed

October102026Charlotte Motor Speedway | Concord, NC

★ Community Event

Food is Medicine at Charlotte Motor Speedway

The Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina Foundation is celebrating its support of the NC Food is Medicine Coalition at Saturday’s NASCAR race. Attendees can receive free race tickets by donating food at participating food drives.

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October20202612:00–1:00 PM ETVirtual via Zoom

★ Upcoming Webinar

From Policy to Plate: Understanding Food Is Medicine

Presented by the NC Food is Medicine Coalition & Impact Health

Food access is foundational to health, but “food access” and “Food is Medicine” are not interchangeable.

Join the NC Food is Medicine Coalition and Impact Health for a webinar exploring what distinguishes Food is Medicine from broader food access efforts and how Food is Medicine programs connect food-based interventions with health and healthcare outcomes.

We’ll discuss the importance of collaboration between healthcare and community partners and the evidence-based pathways that help Food is Medicine programs improve health.