Afghan Support Center Fair
2024-01-17 10:00 - 17:00, 2024-01-18 12:00 - 17:00, 2024-01-19 10:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Durham Convention Center, 301 W Morgan St, Durham, North Carolina, 27701
More In My Basket will be in attendance at the Afghan Support Center Fair. Join us and receive information about other government agencies, housing, education, employment, health, legal services, children/youth services, women services, public benefits, and speak with resettlement agencies.

Senior Health & Wellness Fair
2024-02-02 09:00 - 12:00 | Goldsboro Event Center, 1501 S Slocumb Street, Goldsboro, North Carolina
Join Wayne county Family & Consumer Sciences agent Michelle Estrada at the Senior Health & Wellness Fair to discuss Supplemental Assistance Nutrition Program (SNAP) in NC.

Versatile Pantry Group Session
2024-03-07 10:00 - 12:00 | The Filling Station, 221 Main Street, Pollocksville, NC, 28573, United States
Agent Sarah Ware from Jones county is hosting a Versatile Pantry group session on March 7. 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 a variety of meals that can be prepared from a set of staple ingredients.

Developing A Household Food Budget Group Session
2024-03-07 12:00 - 14:00 | Central Piedmont Communiy Action Partner, 1007 Broad St, Durham, NC, 27705, United States
More In My Basket staff will present the Developing a Household Food Budget curriculum to discuss budgeting for your family and the Supplemental Assistance Nutrition Program (SNAP). 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.

Versatile Pantry Group Session
2024-03-08 16:30 - 18:30 | Mecklenburg Extension Office, 2415 Lester St, Charlotte, NC, 28208, United States
Agent Demetria Cox-Thomas from Mecklenburg county is hosting a Versatile Pantry group session on March 8. 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 a variety of meals that can be prepared from a set of staple ingredients.

Latinos in Action
2024-03-09 09:00 - 13:00 | Belmont Regional Center, 700 Parkwood Ave, Charlotte, NC, 28205, United States
EMBRACE All Latinos Voices is hosting a “Latinos in Action” event on March 9. The event is going to offer multiple services for latino families in the states of North Carolina and South Carolina. The event is happening in Charlotte. Here is a list of services that will be offered for attendees:

Opening bank accounts
Loans to buy a house
Enrollment for free English classes
Donation of food and clothes
Free phone service
Medical referrals
Immigration lawyer referrals
Assistance to fill out form ITIN/W7
Assistance with CPF (Brazil’s SSN)
Assistance to renew passports
Resource fair

Developing A Household Food Budget Group Session
2024-03-14 10:00 - 12:00 | The Filling Station, 221 Main Street, Pollocksville, NC, 28573, United States
Agent Sarah Ware from Jones county is hosting a Versatile Pantry group session on March 14. 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.

Developing A Household Food Budget Group Session
2024-03-14 11:00 - 12:00 | Lutheran Services Carolina, 4020 Wake Forest Rd #301, Raleigh, NC, 27609, United States

Getting to Know SNAP/FNS in North Carolina Group Session
2024-03-15 09:30 - 10:30 | Durham Center for Senior Life, 406 Rigsbee Avenue, suite 202, Durham, North Carolina, 27701
More In My Basket staff will present the Getting to Know SNAP/FNS in North Carolina curriculum on the Supplemental Assistance Nutrition Program (SNAP). For this curriculum, participants will learn about SNAP, including general program information, myths, benefits of participating, eligibility, and how to apply. Please, contact Nyia Carrington for more information.

Sampson County Ag Day
2024-03-23 10:00 - 14:00 | Sampson County Agri-Exposition Center, 414 Warsaw Road, Clinton, NC, 28328, United States
Celebrate agriculture with us for this biennial event, filled with fun, great food, entertainment, and educational resources. The More In My Basket team will have a booth at the event to discuss SNAP in North Carolina. Admission is free!

Duplin County Ag Day
2024-03-26 09:00 - 14:00 | Duplin Events Center, 195 Fairgrounds Dr, Kenansville, NC, 28349, United States
Celebrate agriculture at this event, which is filled with fun, great food, entertainment, and educational resources. The event will be hosted on both March 26 and March 27 from 9am to 2pm. Admission is free!

Developing A Household Food Budget Group Session
2024-05-09 18:00 - 19:00 | Goldston Public Library, 9235 Pittsboro Goldston Rd, Goldston, NC, 27252, United States
Agent Tara Gregory from Chatham county is hosting a Developing A Household Food Budget group session on May 9 at the Goldston Public Library. 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.
For more information, contact Tara Gregory.

FCR Family Fun Day
2024-05-10 13:00 - 16:00 | Durham County Memorial Stadium, 750 Stadium Drive, Durham, NC, 27704, United States
Families & Communities Rising will be hosting their annual Family Fun Day event on Friday, May 10th, from 1-4:00 PM. Their goal is to provide meaningful and intentional resources to build and strengthen the community and foster unity.
The event will include fun activities and access to community resources.

Versatile Pantry Group Session
2024-05-11 11:30 - 13:30 | Mecklenburg Extension Office, 2415 Lester St, Charlotte, NC, 28208, United States
Agent Demetria Cox-Thomas from Mecklenburg county is hosting a Versatile Pantry group session on May 11. 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 a variety of meals that can be prepared from a set of staple ingredients.

MIMB At the Market Group Session
2024-05-17 09:30 - 10:30 | Durham Center for Senior Life, 406 Rigsbee Avenue, suite 202, Durham, North Carolina, 27701
More In My Basket staff is hosting a MIMB At the Market group session on May 17 at the Durham Center for Senior Life. The curriculum teaches participants to what farmers’ markets are, the benefit of shopping at farmers’ markets, how to use EBT at the market, and acceptable purchases with EBT.
Contact Niya Carrington below for more information.

Durham World Hunger Day
2024-06-02 15:00 - 18:00 | Durham Central Park, 501 Foster St, Durham, NC, 27701, United States
Durham County is hosting a World Hunger Day event on June 2. There will be food trucks, youth activities, entertainment, and more!

DCSL - Health Fair
2024-06-12 08:30 - 11:00 | Durham Center for Senior Life, 406 Rigsbee Avenue, suite 202, Durham, North Carolina, 27701
Meet with a variety of healthcare and wellness providers to learn about resources and services available to seniors on topics such as hearing impairment, Parkinson’s, dementia care, medication management, weight loss, food insecurity, and more.

SNAP at the Farmers' Market in Mecklenburg County
2024-06-15 08:00 - 10:30 | Uptown Farmers’ Market, 300 S Davidson St, Charlotte, NC, 28202, United States
Join FCS Agent Demetria Cox at the Uptown Farmers’ Market (300 S Davidson St, Charlotte, NC 28202) every third Saturday of the month to learn more about shopping with SNAP benefits and try a seasonal dish.

Learn more about the Uptown Farmers’ Market and SNAP here.

Mecklenburg County Extension Office – Farmers Market Resources

Student U - Family Day
2024-06-15 10:00 - 12:00 | W.G. Pearson Center, 600 E Umstead St, Durham, NC, 27701, United States
This event is being hosted for children in the 6th – 10th grades and their families. This Summer Academy Program orientation will carve out time for families to check out information about the program as well as additional community resources including More In My Basket.

Developing A Household Food Budget Group Session
2024-06-22 11:30 - 13:30 | Mecklenburg Extension Office, 2415 Lester St, Charlotte, NC, 28208, United States
Agent Demetria Cox-Thomas from Mecklenburg county is hosting a Developing A Household Food Budget group session on June 22. 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.

Church World Services - Durham Refugee Day
2024-06-29 15:00 - 18:00 | Durham Central Park, 501 Foster St, Durham, NC, 27701, United States
Come and celebrate Durham’s refugee and immigrant communities at Durham Refugee Day 2024!
Durham Refugee Day is a community-wide event that celebrates the contributions and cultures of our refugee and immigrant neighbors and provides an opportunity to stand in solidarity with these communities.
This is a FREE family-friendly event with live music, community education booths, activities for kids, and food vendors from around the world!

More In My Basket Program
2024-07-19 09:30 - 10:30 | Durham Center for Senior Life, 406 Rigsbee Avenue, suite 202, Durham, North Carolina, 27701
MIMB staff are hosting a Versatile Pantry group session on July 19 at the Durham Center for Senior Life. 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 a variety of meals that can be prepared from a set of staple ingredients.

SNAP at the Farmers’ Market in Mecklenburg County
2024-07-20 08:00 - 10:30 | Uptown Farmers’ Market, 300 S Davidson St, Charlotte, NC, 28202, United States

Student U Event
2024-07-30 17:00 - 19:00 | W.G. Pearson Center, 600 E Umstead St, Durham, NC, 27701, United States
This event is fully dedicated to sharing back-to-school and other community resources that could be helpful for families as classes go back in session. It will be for all active families – middle schoolers through college.

Lenoir County Health Fair
2024-08-03 09:00 - 13:00 | Kinston Community Health Center, 324 N Queen St, Kinston, NC, 28501, United States
Join us and bring a friend to kick off National Health Center week! Enjoy free food, goodies, Zumba and more!

Versatile Pantry Group Session
2024-08-09 13:00 - 14:00 | South Branch Library, 1550 S Campus Dr, Creedmoor, NC, 27522, United States
Agent Jennifer Brown from Granville county is hosting a Versatile Pantry group session on August 9. 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 a variety of meals that can be prepared from a set of staple ingredients.

Build A Backpack Drive
2024-08-10 10:00 - 12:00 | Church on Morgan, 136 E Morgan St, Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
Are you or someone you know a high school student in need of a backpack, school supplies and a fresh haircut for the upcoming school year? Come out and join us! The event is being hosted by the I Am Worth It Foundation.

More In My Basket Program
2024-08-16 09:30 - 10:30 | Durham Center for Senior Life, 406 Rigsbee Avenue, suite 202, Durham, North Carolina, 27701
More In My Basket staff will present curriculum on food budgeting and the Supplemental Assistance Nutrition Program (SNAP). Please, contact Nyia Carrington for more information. Details coming soon.
