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November 2025 SNAP Benefits Suspended

As you may have heard, due to the government shutdown, SNAP/FNS benefits have been suspended for the month of November 2025. NCDHHS will notify SNAP/FNS participant households and individuals by text…

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New Program Coming to Union County: Extension Master Food Volunteers

From Cooking Skills to Community Impact—It All Starts HereGrow. Cook. Eat. Empower Your Community. What is the Extension Master Food Volunteer Program? The Extension Master Food Volunteer (EMFV)…

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Don't Forget: Join Us For The FCS Volunteer Open House!

Join N.C. Cooperative Extension, Union County Center in supporting our Family and Consumer Science (FCS) and Expanded Food & Nutrition Education Programs (EFNEP)!We are holding our FCS volunteer…

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National Gratitude Month

November is National Gratitude Month, a time to celebrate and give thanks. Although it’s nice to count your blessings on Thanksgiving, being thankful throughout the year could have tremendous…

Orange and Green Veggies in a Pot

Sign Up for Free Holiday Instant Pot Classes!

The holiday season will be among us soon, which means holiday meals, and holiday gifts like the Instant Pot! So why not learn to use your new gift to help you cook for the holidays? We welcome you to…

Cooking on a Dime

Cooking on a Dime

Happy September everyone! We are officially two-thirds through the year 2021. This year has been a whirlwind and with us quickly approaching the end of the year we are also coming close to our…

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Summer Is Here, Get Outside and Play! 

With the school year ending and summer heat approaching, youth are looking for ways to stay active and engaged this summer. Instead of sitting around watching tv shows or playing video games, there…

Focaccia Rosemary Bread

Fermentation and Breads

When we think of fermenting foods, what comes to mind are things like pickles, yoghurt, or sauerkraut. But did you know that fermentation is an important part of making bread fluffy? To help many…