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.
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
Our 2024 Aging with Gusto Conference in Person County is Tuesday, August 27 from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. and it will be FREE again this year. We hope everyone can join us to celebrate as we learn about being "Powered by Connections”. Together we can promote healthy aging, increase community involvement for older adults, and tackle important issues like the[…] Read More
FCS Agent Jennifer Brown from Granville county is hosting a Developing a Household Food Budget group session on October 15. 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.
Agent Shannon Adcock from Harnett county is hosting a Versatile Pantry group session on October 17. 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,[…] Read More
Agent Shannon Adcock from Harnett county is hosting a Versatile Pantry group session on October 17. 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,[…] Read More
Agent Elizabeth Baker from Bertie county is hosting a Getting to Know SNAP/FNS group session on October 26. The curriculum teaches participants about SNAP in North Carolina, including general program information, myths, benefits of participating, eligibility and how to apply.
Join us on January 16 at Brier Cliff Elementary School for a fun event where we will distribute some of our materials and discuss SNAP/FNS in North Carolina.