Food of the North (formerly Ugly Food of the North) is a Fargo-Moorhead organization that works to celebrate, connect and empower the local food community and beyond. It was formed in August 2015 when three friends (Megan Myrdal, Gia Rassier & Jeff Knight) decided to host a one-time event to raise awareness about the issue of food waste. They weren't sure what to expect, but over 100 people showed up and wanted to know more. They saw a need for continued conversation around food sustainability, and essentially, kept hosting events. In 2016, they launched the Little Free Garden project, and in 2018, First Fridays at B. Today, Food of the North is a non-profit organization that has hosted over fifty unique events, launched multiple community partnerships and is recognized as a driving force for change in the Fargo-Moorhead local food community.