Blue Cross NC to host two-day food festival and summit to discuss North Carolina’s food system challenges in May
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (Blue Cross NC) announced Thrive NC today which will debut this spring in Raleigh. Despite North Carolina’s history as an agricultural state and its booming restaurant industry, nearly 1.5 million people in the state struggle to buy affordable and fresh foods. Scheduled for May 10-11 in downtown Raleigh’s City Market, the event will include a series of community activities each day. Events will showcase our state’s culinary talent while creating conversation around North Carolina’s food challenges like food insecurity and maintaining a healthy diet. ... |