Based in a chef’s kitchen in Pittsboro, Feed-Well Fridges stocks community fridges with prepared meals and fresh ingredients, turning surplus into suppers and neighbors into family.
Goodness Knows
Cabarrus Meals on Wheels delivers dignity thanks to devoted staff and volunteers who get coolers in the car and food on the table.
All Hands on Deck
Building a wooden boat isn’t easy. But for generations of North Carolinians, the hard work has been well worth the joy of a seaworthy vessel.
Stronger Than the Storm
In the aftermath of disaster, a family watches the river shift — and finds themselves reshaped by resilience, memory, and community.
Hope & Honey
In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, the beekeepers of Ashe County found strength and resilience in their community — just like their honeybees.
One Artist Picks Up the Pieces
After Hurricane Helene, an Old Fort artist gathered what was broken — and made something beautiful.
A River Reclaimed
After the New River threatened the small community of Todd, a pair of waterwomen led the charge to restore their home — and the tributary they love.
Clearing a Path Forward After Helene
A Saluda native uses the experience and equipment from his grading business to help his neighbors clear their land, shore up what remains, and find closure — free of charge.
The Power of Petals
Neighbors in Swannanoa planted thousands of flowers to help their community envision a more hopeful future after Hurricane Helene’s destruction.
