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 We partner with produce distributors and food hubs like Freshpoint and Farmer Foodshare to offer local produce, dairy, meat, and seafood to our Tarheel family. In the 2023-2024 Academic Year, 17% of our dining hall purchases directly impacted independently owned farms and businesses within 250 miles of campus!

Read below to learn about some of our local partners that we source from throughout the year: