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Food Bank vs. Food Pantry & How You Can Support Them

Chances are you have heard of food banks and food pantries, but do you know the difference between the two? I didn’t truly understand the difference until I started my career working with N.C.…

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Canning Resources Available in Duplin County

When canning, it's important to use tested and evidence-based resources. Our SafePlates team has done an excellent job at compiling a list of these available canning resources. However, we know some…

A Word About SNAP Requirements

Featured Article from the More in My Basket team: Have you ever heard about the SNAP program? SNAP stands for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. It is also called Food and Nutrition…

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Eating More Fruits and Veggies

May is celebrated as National Mediterranean Diet Month. As a Family and Consumer Sciences agent with N.C. Cooperative Extension, one of our program offerings is a program highlighting the…

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Healthy Road Trip Snacks

If meal prepping during the week at home can be a little challenging, it can become a harder task when you are planning a trip with your family members.No matter if you are traveling by car, train or…

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Reading the Nutrition Facts Label

May is celebrated as National Mediterranean Diet Month. As a Family and Consumer Sciences agent with N.C. Cooperative Extension, one of our program offerings is a program highlighting the…

Get Your Dial Pressure Canner Gauge Tested

Did you know the dial gauge on your pressure canner lid should be tested annually?Canning season is just around the corner, and it's a great time to have your canner gauge tested and ready for the…

Making Healthier Choices for Your Eating Habits

Though it may be common knowledge that healthy eating should be a part of your meal planning, it can be difficult to find the right information to follow. This is why we have compiled the following…

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2025 Home Food Preservation Series

The N.C. Cooperative Extension, Duplin County Center has an informational session and two upcoming hands-on canning workshops. All workshops will be held at the Cooperative Extension office located…

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Med Instead of Meds Fall 2024 Recap

For the past several Tuesdays if you could have been a fly on the wall in our kitchen you would have seen 3 to 5 groups of participants working together to prepare a variety of Mediterranean dishes.…