At Carolina Farm Trust, we believe that change begins with community. This Giving Tuesday, we invite you to join us in creating a healthier, more equitable food system for the Carolinas..
Giving Tuesday is more than a day—it’s a global movement to inspire generosity. It’s about taking action to make a difference, one small step at a time. Here in North Carolina, your generosity helps us strengthen the local food ecosystem, empower farmers, and ensure families have access to fresh, nutritious food.
Why Carolina Farm Trust?
At Carolina Farm Trust, our mission goes beyond farming—we’re building stronger, more resilient communities by addressing food access, supporting local agriculture, and nurturing the next generation of farmers. Guided by our four key pillars, we aim to transform the food system in North Carolina:
The Urban Farm Network began in 2020 with the launch of the Urban Farm at Aldersgate in East Charlotte. This cornerstone project combines food production, education, and community engagement to empower local neighborhoods. The Farm Apprentice Program ensures the future of farming by training the next generation of agricultural leaders, passing on essential knowledge and skills to sustain our food system. Through the Food as Health Program, we partner with senior nutrition initiatives and transitional housing programs to highlight how nutritious, local food can transform lives. Finally, the Distribution Platform, known as CFT Market, centers on our facility in West Charlotte’s Thomasboro-Hoskins neighborhood. This hub connects the local food ecosystem with a retail market, a 3,000-square-foot commercial kitchen, and 10,000 square feet of cold storage, enabling us to support culinary innovation, wholesale distribution, and local food access.
Every step we take reflects our belief that food is a fundamental right—not a privilege. Together, we’re creating a healthier, more equitable food system for everyone.
The Impact of Your Giving
Your support truly makes a difference. The impact of your donations can be seen in how we help farmers and communities thrive. Our distribution facility has transformed how local farmers get their products to market, opening up new opportunities for them to grow and succeed. In Mecklenburg County, where 12% of households face food insecurity, our urban farms and community markets provide a vital connection to fresh, locally grown produce. We’re also focused on preserving farmland, not just to protect the land itself, but to ensure the future of our regional food systems. This is all made possible by your participation!
Why Giving Tuesday Matters
Giving Tuesday is an opportunity to amplify our mission. It’s a day where small actions create big change. Donations made today go directly toward expanding our programs, reaching more families, and empowering more farmers.
This year, we’ve set ambitious goals to meet the growing needs of our communities, and we’re counting on you to help us get there.
This Giving Tuesday, we ask you to stand with us. Help us strengthen regional farms, bring fresh, healthy food to underserved communities, and preserve farmland and nurture the next generation of farmers.
Your support on Giving Tuesday ensures that families across the Carolinas have access to fresh, nutritious food while empowering local farmers to thrive. Together, we can build a sustainable, equitable food system—one seed, one harvest, and one community at a time.
Let’s make this Giving Tuesday a day of transformation. Join us as we work toward a future where everyone has access to healthy food and every farmer has the resources to succeed.