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More In My Basket (MIMB) is designed to assist North Carolinians as they provide sufficient and nutritious food for their families. MIMB accomplishes this through education and application assistance outreach[…] Read More

When a hurricane strikes, many people are left wondering where they will live, when their next meal will be, and how long they will have to survive on the basics.[…] Read More

This is the second blog in a series about budgeting. If you haven’t read the first post yet, please take some time to read Developing a Household Budget. This current[…] Read More

This is the third blog in a series about budgeting. If you haven’t read the first post yet, please take some time to read Developing a Household Budget and the[…] Read More

Are you ever surprised by how much you spent at the grocery store because you picked up a few extra items? If you don’t adjust your future shopping trips, you[…] Read More

Kids look forward to summer break as a time for fun! But for parents that rely on free or reduced school meals, the break can be a burden on the[…] Read More

The federal government has many food programs that help people of all ages receive adequate nutrition, but several programs are geared specifically to children. Public schools, non-profit private schools, and residential child-care institutions are eligible to participate in the National School Lunch Program and the School Breakfast Program. These programs offer healthy meal options to children and aim to increase the availability of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains served at the school.

Grocery shopping on a tight budget can be challenging, especially if you’re trying to eat healthy. But there are many ways to manage your food dollars and still purchase a[…] Read More

The North Carolina Seniors Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) provides coupons to seniors that can be used to purchase fresh produce at local farmers’ markets.

None of us like wasting food. It’s like throwing money down the drain. Have you ever faced a power outage and wondered if the food in your refrigerator is safe to eat? You don’t want to throw away the week’s worth of groceries you just purchased, but you certainly don’t want to risk getting sick. Luckily there great food safety resources that can help us make good decisions when faced with a power outage.