Dear ones, I pray this page* supports us through these uncertain, painful, and potent times. May we take tender care of ourselves and each other as we co-create a new world with everyone’s voice and wisdom, where all our truest needs are met as we remember there is enough for us all when we share equitably. Virtual hugs, Planty Kim
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- Suki Roth at Herb Haven in Alamance County
- Lea Clayton at Greenheart Healing Arts in Alamance County
- Monica Rivera of Cultivating Resistance Herbs in Durham (by donation)
- Ricky Bratz of Cazimi Healing in Greensboro (sliding scale)
- Hannah Popish of Poppysol in Chatham County (sliding scale; bilingual english/spanish)
- Lisa Fouladbash of Sequoia Herbs in Durham
- Oakmoss Attic Apothecary in downtown Pittsboro
- Lindsay Perry of Full Flower Herbs in Durham
- Henrietta Cummings in Randolph County: edgeoftheworldfarm@gmail.com, 919-742-4772
Herbal wisdom for health and healing from herbalists I trust:
- Friend and teacher, Juliet Blankespoor, at Chestnut School of Herbal Medicine has bundled all of their articles on Herbal Immune Support in one handy hub. She also has wonderful wisdom to share on nourishing wild foods.
- Anti-viral plantcestors and deep wisdom from layla k. feghali at River Rose Remembrance.
- Friend Dave Meesters of Terra Sylva School of Botanical Medicine offers this document Herbal Recommendations in the COVID-19 Pandemic .
- Get Rad Boil Roots is a collaborative guide that offers preventative care including common kitchen/home remedies.
Access to Food, Medicine, & Supplies (many specific to Chatham County NC):
- NC Mutual Herbal Aid Network for Black Lives and BIPOC Healing is collecting money, material, and herbal medicine donations to re-distribute to Black and other people of color as well as front line organizers in need.
- Free Community Lunch offered Thursdays at Saint Barts Episcopal Church in Pittsboro noon-1pm (currently drive through/pick up).
- Chatham Chuckwagon serves free to go frozen meals for everybody, Tuesdays at Saint Barts Episcopal Church in Pittsboro, 4:30-6:30pm.
- CORA food pantry in Pittsboro is providing services and accepting donations of food, money, and volunteers.
- West Chatham Food Pantry. 2535 Old US Hwy 421 North, Siler City. Call for current hours. Curbside service only. 919-742-3111.
- Pittsboro Farmers’ Market is open year-round on Thursdays 3-6pm. Chatham Mills Farmers’ Market and Fearrington Farmers’ Market open spring through fall.
- Black Farmers’ Market rotates between Durham and Raleigh every 2 weeks during season.
- There are abundant wild greens and plant medicine to boost our immune systems! Follow me (planty kim) on instagram for educational foraging posts and enjoy my wild greens pesto recipe.
- The 10 Best Wild Foods and Medicinals for Beginning Foragers and Wildcrafters from friends at Chestnut School of Herbal Medicine.
- Chatham County’s COVID-19 community services page with lots of information including support for childcare, mental health, domestic violence, and more.
- Neighbor 2 Neighbor is matching folks in need with folks who can help around Chatham County.
- Caremongering Pittsboro, a facebook group for sharing community resources throughout Chatham County.
- Hispanic Liaison/El Vinculo Hispano supports the Latinx community accessing services and resources to thrive.
- Chatham Solidarity Fund/Fondo de Solidaridad is accepting donations to share with low-income families who do not qualify for the stimulus check.
Perspectives & Analysis:
- Yes! Magazine is sharing uplifting stories of creative community responses to this pandemic. You can subscribe for daily good news in your inbox.
- Friend and fellow foraging instructor Alan Muskat reminds us that there is enough for us all if we share in this article, We Got This.
- Author Arundhati Roy’s essay The Pandemic is a Portal.
- More resources coming as I’m able! Do check out my community page with lots of additional links and my Instagram posts where I share inspiration for connecting with the edible and medicinal plant and tree allies growing all around us!