THE PROGRAM

​Founded in  2015, Youth Ambassadors for a Better Community (YABC) is a mission based youth leadership group. We started out on a mission to increase the quantity, quality, and sustainability of community gardens across the tri-county area, while instilling leadership, entrepreneurship, and social skills into our youth.

​This program has grown tremendously and as a result we began serving our regional community in 2018 through expanded policy involvement and a new partnership with North Carolina State Universities Vacation Vittles Program.

WHAT WE DO

  • Increase access to locally grown food
  • Build leadership and entrepreneurial skills among youth
  • Support local farmers by creating new markets
  • Policy & Advocacy

Onsite Gardens & Markets 

Our garden directory currently works with 5 community gardens located throughout rural towns of Bolton, East Arcadia and Sandyfield, NC (B.E.S.T) to:​
  • Increase profitability of community gardens
  • Organize local workshops, garden tours, field trips ​and seminars
  • Advertise, market, and sell locally grown produce

Expand Access to Food

By partnering with a variety of Neighborhood Associations, Public Agencies, Nonprofit Organizations, Businesses, Houses of Worship, Conservation Groups, Colleges and Schools we expand access to food together. In addition, we now have a mobile trailer to extend our reach!

Food Policy & Advocacy

Youth Ambassadors learn about food policy and advocate for justice through
  • Better Access
  • Increased quality through locally grown, nutritious food
  • ​Equity
  • Food justice
  • Advocacy for SNAP, Vouchers, etc.
  • Food Summit
  • Tri-County Youth Food Policy Council (Charter)

How to Join

If you are a teen interested in becoming a Youth Ambassador, fill out the form to reach us. MWUYF will follow up with you. If you have questions, contact us at 910-655-3811 or info@menwomenunited.com.