Inter-Faith Food Shuttle Teaching Farm and Farm Stand

The farm, spread over 6 acres on Tryon Rd and an adjacent three acres on Dover Farm Rd, is known for its commitment to hunger relief and community engagement. The McLauchlan family, through the Back Yard Foundation, supports the farm's mission, aligning with their efforts in education, health, arts, and culture. The farm has also been featured in the webseries _Made In America_ episode 'An American Dream to End Hunger,' highlighting its mission to end hunger in North Carolina. The farm celebrated its expansion with a ribbon-cutting event on May 19, and it has been a site for the Caldwell Fellows program, where students engage in servant leadership and personal development.

The farm grows produce without the use of chemicals, ensuring that the food is fresh and healthy. It also raises pasture-raised chickens, providing ungraded eggs. The farm's practices emphasize the importance of understanding food systems through hands-on experiences, allowing families and kids to engage directly with the land and animals. The farm's produce supports hunger relief programs, with 80% of the harvest distributed to those in need through various community initiatives.

The farm offers a farm stand where visitors can purchase fresh produce and eggs, with all sales supporting hunger relief programs. The farm stand operates on Thursdays and Fridays from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The farm also hosts events and appreciates the contributions of its volunteers, celebrating Volunteer Appreciation Month in April. The farm is a hub for community partnerships and efforts to reduce food waste, as demonstrated by the inaugural Food Rescue Roundtable held at the farm.