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From healthy food delivery to in home mental health care and chronic disease prevention, GRRO has a number of services that might be right for you. 

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SATURDAY, OCT. 10, 2026 

The 2026 Rural Food and Health Forum in Raleigh, NC at the James B. Hunt, Jr. Library on NC State Centennial Campus.

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CREATING THRIVING 
RURAL COMMUNITIES

Addressing three critical areas within our rural NC communities—

food, health and education

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CREATING THRIVING RURAL COMMUNITIES 

Addressing three critical areas within our rural NC communities— food, health and education

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CENTER FOR EXCELLENCE IN RURAL HEALTH

is committed to improving the well-being of rural communities by addressing key health challenges such as substance use, mental and behavioral health, and physical health disparities.

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SATURDAY, OCT. 10, 2026
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

The 2026 Rural Food and Health Forum is a convening for leaders, practitioners, and community voices from across rural America to come together in our efforts to advance innovative solutions at the intersection of food access, health equity, and economic development.

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RURAL COUNTIES

15

PEOPLE SERVED

1,500

MEALS SERVED

6,000

ECONOMIC IMPACT

1.5M

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR RURAL COUNTIES

Through strategic partnerships and innovative programming, the Green Rural Redevelopment Organization serves 15 counties across Northeastern NC. 

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SUPPORT RURAL COMMUNITIES

Learn more and support the Green Rural Redevelopment Opportunities Endowment

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TRANSFORMING RURAL COMMUNITIES

We focus on three issues at the grass-roots level: poverty and the need for income generation; food  insecurity; and  a high occurrence of chronic diseases in the population. GRRO is inspiring hope and transforming rural communities.

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Center OF excellence FOR rural education

is dedicated to enhancing educational opportunities in rural communities by fostering innovation, access, and sustainability.

Center OF excellence FOR rural health

is committed to improving the well-being of rural communities by addressing key health challenges such as substance use, mental and behavioral health, and physical health disparities.

Center of Excellence FOR Rural nutrition

A regional hub focused on improving nutrition and food delivery systems in rural counties, ensuring consistent access to fresh, healthy, and locally sourced foods for underserved communities.

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