More In My Basket

Sampson County Ag Day
2024-03-23 10:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | 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, 2024-08-17 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.

Aging with Gusto
2024-08-27 09:00 - 12:00 | Person County Cooperative Extension Center, 304 S Morgan St, Roxboro, NC, 27573
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 prevention of elder abuse.
The registration brochure will be available at the Person County Extension Office, person.ces.ncsu.edu or you can register online at go.ncsu.edu/gusto when registration goes live in July.

Davie Street Presbyterian Church Health Fair
2024-09-28 10:00 - 14:00 | Davie Street Presbyterian Church, 300 E Davie St, Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States

Developing A Household Food Budget Group Session
2024-10-15 11:00 - 12:00 | 11211 US 158, 11211 US 158, Oxford, NC, 27565, United States
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.

Versatile Pantry Group Session
2024-10-17 11:00 - 12:00 | Dunn Enrichment Center, 660 E. Johnson Street, Dunn, NC, 28334, United States
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, and discuss a variety of meals that can be prepared from a set of staple ingredients.

Health Fair at the Mexican Consulate
2024-10-18 09:00 - 13:00 | Mexican Consulate, 431 Raleigh View Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27610, United States

Versatile Pantry Group Session
2024-10-25 11:00 - 12:00 | Erwin Nutrition Site, 110 W. F Street, Erwin, NC, 28339, United States

Getting to Know SNAP MOMBC Healthy Cooking and Eating Class
2024-10-26 10:00 - 12:00 | Mount Olive Baptist Church, 102 Mt Olive Rd, Windsor, NC, 27983, United States
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.

Hispanic Family Night
2025-01-16 18:00 - 19:30 | Brier Cliff Elementary School, 1220 Pond Street, Cary, NC, 27511, United States
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.

Senior Health and Wellness Fair
2025-02-05 09:00 - 12:00 | Goldsboro Event Center, 1501 S Slocumb Street, Goldsboro, North Carolina
At this fair, participants will have the opportunity to healthy living habits, community resources and get free health screenings. Join us as our agent and staff discuss SNAP/FNS in North Carolina.

Getting to Know SNAP in North Carolina Group Session
2025-02-07 13:00 - 14:00 | Talley Student Union, 2610 Cates Ave, Raleigh, NC, 27607, United States
The More In My Basket team is hosting a Getting to Know SNAP/FNS group session on February 7 at Talley Student Union. The curriculum teaches participants about SNAP in North Carolina, including general program information, myths, benefits of participating, eligibility and how to apply.
