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Quarantine in Comfort Cooking Kit
The Dare County 4-H and Dare County Family & Consumer Science programs are partnering to offer a free Grab N’ …
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Hope4NC Helpline
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Food Benefits During COVID-19
The attached digital flyer provides more information for WIC participants about auto-issuance and using their food benefits during COVID-19. …
Mom's Zucchini Bread
Who has an abundance of zucchini in your garden, raise your hand? Who has an abundance of zucchini in …
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5-Minute Healthy Peach Frozen Yogurt
Today, July 17, is National Peach Ice Cream Day! If you want to celebrate on a lighter note, try …
Clean Eating Almond Blueberry Salad
July is blueberry month! Almond Blueberry Salad is simple and can be eaten alone, as a side or a …
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Infection numbers are currently rising. Are you prepared for an outbreak in your town, community or home? How can …
Be Prepared for Hurricane Season
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Dine With Your Dog
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Med Instead of Meds - Rethink Your Sweets M E
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Springtime Means Herb Time
Whether they came from your garden or the store, fresh herbs can add that “something special” to your meals. …
Med Instead of Meds - Make Your Grains Whole
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Med Instead of Meds Virtual Class Series
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Sign Up for Understanding Plants Now - Classes Begin June 1
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Preventing Food Waste
Food–whether you are growing, harvesting, preparing, serving, or consuming it—always creates waste, so you should plan ahead for dealing …
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