YABC
Youth Ambassadors for a Better Community
THE PROGRAMFounded 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
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Onsite Gardens & MarketsOur garden directory currently works with 5 community gardens located throughout rural towns of Bolton, East Arcadia and Sandyfield, NC (B.E.S.T) to:
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Expand Access to FoodBy 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!
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Food Policy & AdvocacyYouth Ambassadors learn about food policy and advocate for justice through
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How to JoinIf 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.
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We serve the residents of Bladen, Brunswick, and Columbus.
Visit us at the Tri-County Job Center in Delco, NC! |