Rockingham County Public Health is pleased to announce the return of the annual Maternal & Child Health Expo events! New for 2026, these events have been rebranded as “Growing Healthy Families” and are offering more services and activities for families with older children, not just babies and young children. Each event is FREE to attend,[…] Read More

FCS Agent Mara Amador from Guilford county is hosting a virtual Developing a Household Food Budget group session. In the curriculum, participants will learn strategies for tracking expenses and practice developing a budget. Participants will develop a food budget using the Thrifty Food Plan. Link to Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/developing-a-household-food-budget-virtual-tickets-1986091378778?aff=oddtdtcreator

FCS Agent Mara Amador from Guilford county is hosting a virtual Developing a Household Food Budget group session. In the curriculum, participants will learn strategies for tracking expenses and practice developing a budget. Participants will develop a food budget using the Thrifty Food Plan. Link to Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/desarrollando-un-presupuesto-para-la-comida-familiar-virtual-tickets-1986091453000?aff=oddtdtcreator

FCS Agent Lauren Nelson from Hyde county is hosting a Versatile Pantry group session. The curriculum teaches participants to identify the benefits of stocking a few staples, learn strategies for creating a stocked pantry, discuss the versatile ways for pantry storage, recognize ways to organize and keep track of food in the pantry, and discuss[…] Read More

Agent Shannon Royce from Jackson county is hosting a Getting to Know SNAP/FNS group session on June 04. The curriculum teaches participants about SNAP in North Carolina, including general program information, myths, benefits of participating, eligibility and how to apply.

FCS Agent Shannon Royce from Jackson county is hosting a Developing a Household Food Budget group session on June 11. In the curriculum, participants will learn strategies for tracking expenses and practice developing a budget. Participants will develop a food budget using the Thrifty Food Plan.

FCS Agent Shannon Royce from Jackson county is hosting a Versatile Pantry group session. The curriculum teaches participants to identify the benefits of stocking a few staples, learn strategies for creating a stocked pantry, discuss the versatile ways for pantry storage, recognize ways to organize and keep track of food in the pantry, and discuss[…] Read More

FCS Agent Shannon Royce from Jackson county is hosting a Shopping Online with SNAP group session. Participants will learn to shop online with SNAP/FNS benefits, including navigating online websites, adding their EBT card and keeping their information safe online.

Agent Shannon Royce from Jackson county is hosting a MIMB At the Market group session. The curriculum teaches participants about using SNAP benefits to shop at their local farmers market. Participants will be able to identify in-season produce and develop skills to save money at the farmers markets and will discuss local market benefit programs.

FCS Agent Shannon Royce from Jackson county is hosting a farmers market tour in July at the Sylva Farmers Market. Contact her for more information about the tour!