# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Mental Health Check-In: Food, Feelings, & Connections
- **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 02 Feb, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Mon, 02 Feb, 2026 at 09:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Let's explore food as nourishment, culture, and preventative careAbout this EventJoin us for Mental Health Check-In: Food, Feelings & Connection, a preventative wellness conversation centered on how food impacts our overall well-being beyond diet culture and restriction.Globally, food is recognized as medicine, culture, and a cornerstone of community. This check-in invites us to begin approaching it in the same way, examining how our relationship with food shapes our well-being across multiple dimensions:Mental | Emotional | Social | Physical | SexualFrom hormones and mood to energy, body confidence, libido, and interpersonal connection, food profoundly influences how we feel — and how we show up for ourselves and for one another.Guided by an interdisciplinary panel of professionals and community leaders, this conversation will explore:Food as Information, Not MoralityReleasing shame, diet culture, and “good vs. bad” food thinkingFood as Comfort — Without GuiltUnderstanding emotional nourishment and compassionFrom Our Plate to the BedroomHow nourishment supports energy, hormones, confidence, and intimacyFood as Preventative CareUsing nourishment to reduce stress, burnout, and long-term imbalanceNourishment vs. RestrictionShifting from control and deprivation to balance, sustainability, and careFood, Culture & ConnectionHow ancestry, shared meals, and cultural traditions support belonging and social wellnessOrganic: Marketing or Meaningful?Understanding labels, access, and how to make informed choices without pressure or shameThis experience reflects a grassroots approach to wellness—neighbors, professionals, and organizers working side by side to ensure our community has access to holistic, non-clinical support. Trust is built not only through systems, but through shared spaces, honest conversation, and showing up for one another.Food and drinks will be available for purchase.? Community support helps sustain this work.Donations are welcome and directly support preventative, community-based wellness programming. 501(c)(3) status pending.Come curious.Come open.Come as you are. ?  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/363d2bd0-f305-11f0-a0d9-23f031643b6b-rimg-w740-h740-dc134203-gmir.jpg
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/raleigh/mental-health-check-in-food-feelings-and-connections/100001979825384019
- **Event Categories**: health-wellness, mental-health, it, nonprofit
- **Interested Audience**: 
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## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Raleigh
- **state**: NC
- **country**: United States
- **location**: John P. "Top" Greene African American Cultural Center/Park
- **lat**: 35.7693913
- **long**: -78.6334744
- **full address**: John P. "Top" Greene African American Cultural Center/Park, 401 Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard, Raleigh, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Mental Health Check-In: Food, Feelings, & Connections being held?
  - **A:** Mental Health Check-In: Food, Feelings, & Connections takes place on Mon, 02 Feb, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Mon, 02 Feb, 2026 at 09:00 pm at John P. "Top" Greene African American Cultural Center/Park, 401 Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard, Raleigh, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Mental Health Check-In: Food, Feelings, & Connections?
  - **A:** Mental Health Check-In: Food, Feelings, & Connections is organized by Let's Get Social Raleigh.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Mental Health Check-In: Food, Feelings, & Connections is ideal for learners, working professionals, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Raleigh, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Mental Health Check-In: Food, Feelings, & Connections sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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