Written by Sarah Mammarella, MS, RD, LDN, Family & Consumer Sciences Agent in Richmond County, NC As a Registered Dietitian and a community educator people often tell me they believe[…] Read More

Did you know that you can use your FNS/SNAP benefits to purchase seeds and plants to grow food? Growing your own food is a great way to make your FNS/SNAP[…] Read More

You can’t prevent natural disasters from occurring, but being prepared and knowing about resources can help you recover faster if a disaster strikes. One resource that can help you get[…] Read More

Filling out an application for FNS/SNAP benefits (previously Food Stamps) may seem a bit daunting, but before you throw your hands up in the air and mutter “no way!” I’d[…] Read More

Somewhere along the way it seems that seafood has become “third fiddle” to both beef and chicken!  The USDA recommends adding seafood to your weekly diet – eating two meals[…] Read More