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We serve Hertford, Bertie, and Northampton Counties in Northeastern NC.

The Cultivator is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering communities in Northeastern North Carolina by promoting rural literacy, food access, creativity, and storytelling.

We believe that vibrant, sustainable communities grow through the power of education, access to nutritious food, and the celebration of local voices. Through grassroots initiatives, partnerships, and programs tailored to the unique needs of the region, The Cultivator works to inspire lifelong learning, bridge gaps in food equity, and uplift stories that reflect the heart and heritage of rural life. 

Together, we cultivate a future where every individual has the opportunity to thrive.

We Cultivate Rural Literacy


We Cultivate Storytelling

We Cultivate rural food access

  • 10 free food boxes in partnership with Purple Angel Foundation
  • Monthly food distribution
  • Healthy Food Boxes through the Healthy Opportunities Pilot Program

We Cultivate Love for Nature

  • Worrell’s Mill Historic Site
  • Developing community hiking trails and nature preservation
  • Promotion of nature education

We Cultivate Creativity for Youth Development


Board of Directors

  • Tim Hayes – President
  • Valencia White – VP
  • April Ward – Secretary
  • Caroline Stephenson – Executive Director

Members at Large

  • Yahmale Vaughan
  • Rev. Richie Harding
  • Jameese Watson
  • Mikeya Eason
  • Jackie Ruffin-Pittman
  • Amanda Lashbrook Hoggard
  • Heather Morton