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Thomas and Mandy Bien, UNC alumni from Cary, NC, finish a meal at the Mellow Mushroom in Chapel Hill, one of the triangle restaurants participating in RSVVP Day.

RSVVP Day: Eating out while giving back

By Carolyn Paletta | November 10

Scott Boyd, a bartender at Mellow Mushroom on Franklin Street, said around half the customers who came into the restaurant Tuesday asked about RSVVP Day. ...

Jersey Mike's franchise co-owner Charlie Farris was presented with an award after participating in RSVVP for 10 years. "Food is our life. It's what we do. Helping people get food is really important to us, especially those who can't afford it," said Farris.

111 restaurants pledge support for RSVVP Day

By Brooke Fisher | November 8

If you eat out on Tuesday, a portion of the proceeds from your meal may be donated to support hunger-relief programs.

CIW farmer Santiago Perez holds signs in protest at the Cary Publix. The workers are fighting for fairer wages and produce prices.

Farmworkers protest comes to Cary

By Sierra Dunne | November 8

More than five years into a farmworkers’ campaign against Publix, a protest by the Coalition of Immokalee Workers lasted just one hour in Cary on Sunday ...

Chapel Hill grocery stores make reducing food waste a priority

By Carolyn Paletta | October 8

This September, the United States initiated its first-ever national food waste reduction goal, calling for a 50 percent waste reduction by 2030. ...

Steve Richichi of Chapel Hill, picks up a few things at the Mediterranean Deli Market on Monday evening. He says he enjoys the fresh produce and the prices are great too. Employee, Lukas Zdanavicius.

On campus, religious dietary restrictions hard to meet

By Zhai Yun Tan | October 6

Saarah Khan’s food options in the dining hall are limited. She mostly eats pasta, salad and an occasional veggie burger.

TOPO Distillery owner Scott Maitland (left) sells liquor to state Sen. Rick Gunn.

TOPO Distillery sells first bottle of liquor outside of ABC system in 106 years

By Lara Carson | October 1

Scott Maitland, owner of TOPO Distillery, sold the first bottle of liquor outside of the ABC Commission system in North Carolina since 1909 on Thursday. ...

Columbia University finds new ways to feed campus

By Yoon Ju Chung | September 28

Columbia University came up with new plans to combat student hunger with an emergency meal fund and a new student-developed app called Swipes.

PORCH Food for Schools program funds snacks for hungry kids

By Brooke Fisher | September 28

PORCH, a local nonprofit organization, has partnered alongside 23 schools and 1 pre-school to offer all children snacks.

Farmers Market kicked off Friday

By Mayura Patwardhan | September 27

Farmers and vendors set up tents in the rain Friday morning in front of Davis Library at the first farmers market of the fall semester, organized by student ...

CSA program brings Chapel Hill employees together with local produce

By Nikita Mathur | September 27

A local organization is teaming up with a North Carolina farm to provide easier access to healthy produce for Chapel Hill town employees. The ...

Moe’s to open on Franklin in November

By Kerry Lengyel | September 1

The next time students walk into the building at 110 W. Franklin St. they should prepare themselves to hear the famous line, “Welcome to Moe’s!” ...

Let’s taco ’bout it: New breakfast at Daily Grind

By Victoria Mirian | August 25

The Daily Grind Espresso Cafe is trying to add a new breakfast food to students’ morning routines.

Food Truck Rodeo drives charity

By Kristina Kokkonos | May 14

On Saturday, Chapel Hill residents can experience good food, contests, live performances and more — all while supporting a cause.

RSVVP event raises record amount $26,004 for IFC food pantry

By Haley Ray | April 15

The totals are in — higher customer participation is to thank for the 2014 RSVVP Day reaching a record high in fundraising for the Inter-Faith Council ...

Bojangles' Inc. plans to announce public offering

By Grant Masini | April 8

As students enjoy flaky, delectable Bojangles’ Inc. southern biscuits in the Pit today, the fast-food chain continues to prepare for its initial public ...