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Stock the Pot, feed a community: University Baptist Church delivers soup and comfort

By Britney Nguyen | June 4

When University Baptist Church closed its doors in March, its congregation decided to spread culinary comfort to needy and lonely Chapel Hill residents. ...

Heel Talk episode eight: Tackling food insecurity, hurricane preparation during COVID-19

By Meredith Radford and Evely Forte | June 1

Evely Forte and City & State reporter Elizabeth Egan talk about the NCDHHS's Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer program and the work of local organizations ...

With schools out, this expanded statewide program is targeting hunger in N.C.

By Elizabeth Egan | May 26

North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services' P-EBT program, which aims to help North Carolinians combat food insecurity during the COVID-19 ...

Chapel Hill's drive-thru food distribution adapts in the wake of COVID-19

By Crystal Yu | May 25

For the past five years, the Town of Chapel Hill has worked with the Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina to distribute food to families in ...

Kipos Greek Taverna closes on Franklin Street, to reopen in new Chapel Hill location

By Hannah McClellan | May 17

Kipos Greek Taverna's owners have closed their Franklin Street location, but plan to reopen in a new Chapel Hill location. The decision was a “direct ...

Food delivery service with UNC roots gives back to community amid stay-at-home order

By Audrey Selley | May 12

Takeout Central, a food delivery service owned by a UNC graduate, has partnered with the Inter-Faith Food Shuttle to deliver weekly groceries to people ...

Local “foodie” Facebook group is organizing donations to charities impacted by COVID-19

By David Richman | April 20

When she started the Chapel Hill Carrboro Foodies Facebook group, founder Carrie Brogren said she had no idea that it would have the impact it has had ...

What restaurants are offering takeout in Chapel Hill amid COVID-19?

By Elizabeth Egan | March 17

Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, local restaurants are closing their doors. However, many will continue to serve takeout and utilize a curbside pickup system, ...

Cooper bans dine-in service at restaurants and bars, expands unemployment benefits

By Anna Pogarcic and Michael Taffe | March 17

Restaurants and bars in North Carolina will no longer be allowed to offer dine-in service, Gov. Roy Cooper announced in a press release on Tuesday.

Brandwein's Bagels brings New York-style bagels to Chapel Hill

By Emma Cunningham-Bradshaw | March 5

After moving from New York to Chapel Hill and realizing that there were no local bagel shops off campus, Alex Brandwein took matters into his own hands ...

A new gluten-free, diabetic-friendly bakery has come to Columbia Street

By Elise Palmer | March 5

Savor is a gluten-free, diabetic-friendly and keto-friendly bakery and eatery. Co-owner Stephanie Sherman received her master’s degree in epidemiology ...

Memory of local community members honored through annual Interfaith Food Drive

By Elise Palmer | February 26

After the shooting of three local university students in 2015, Shadi Sadi stepped up to honor their legacy of diligent dedication to the community through ...

Climate change presents new challenges, long-term threats for N.C. farmers

By Marin Wolf | February 16

“We get hotter hots, colder colds, wetter wets and dryer drys,” farmer Ken Dawson said. Climate change is more than just a looming threat for ...

New restaurant brings vibrant flavor and lively community to Southern Village

By Julianna Robbins | February 11

“This is a purpose that I can get behind in my soul, and that will give meaning to our staff and stakeholders."

Living Kitchen dead again, hopes to reopen under new business model

By Audrey Selley | December 3

The Living Kitchen's Chapel Hill location has closed for the second time. The restaurant began with a Charlotte location and then expanded to a space ...

Sink your teeth into 'A South You Never Ate' by a UNC professor

By Elizabeth Wheless | November 18

UNC professor Bernie Herman is coming to Flyleaf Books to discuss his book about food in the Eastern Shore of Virginia.

Books, chocolate and beer: Inside Epilogue's opening on Franklin Street

By Taylor Heeden | November 4

Epilogue Books Chocolate Brews had its soft opening last Friday, marking the opening of the newest coffee shop on Franklin Street.

For this Chapel Hill company, home comes in the form of hot pepper relish

By Suzannah Claire Perry | October 24

“Family history surrounds me on Cottage Lane — a street I have known all my life,” Swan said in a press release. “We are proud of the lineage ...

All Up in Your Business: Check out the new Three Waters Cafe Franklin Street location

By Jackson Davis | October 10

Franklin Street has added a new cafe to its repertoire: the Three Waters Cafe.

Krispy Kreme burgers are one of many unique foods one can find at the N.C. State Fair.

Interested in a mac and cheese stuffed turkey leg? This year's state fair is for you

By Mark Morrison | October 2

The N.C. State Fair is just two weeks away. Now is the time to prepare your stomachs for a variety of new food options, and there is something for every ...