N.C. Cooperative Extension, Dare County

05/27/2026

Ever wondered what that EBT card is all about? 🛒✨

Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) is basically a government-issued debit card that delivers food and cash benefits to those who need a little extra boost. 💳

It’s primarily used for SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), helping families put fresh fruits, veggies and essentials on the table. 🍎🥦 The SNAP program also supports our farmers by helping families to buy the food they need.

It works just like a regular bank card—swipe, enter your PIN and you’re good to go! It’s all about providing dignity, nutrition and support to our community members.

If you would like to see if you are eligible for SNAP, visit the More In My Basket website today (morefood.org). ..
¿Te has preguntado alguna vez qué es y para qué sirve la tarjeta EBT? 🛒✨

La Transferencia Electrónica de Beneficios (EBT) es básicamente una tarjeta de débito emitida por el gobierno que ofrece beneficios de comida y dinero a quienes necesitan un pequeño impulso extra. 💳

Se utiliza principalmente para SNAP (Programa de Asistencia Nutricional Suplementaria), ayudando a las familias a poner frutas, verduras y productos esenciales frescos sobre la mesa. 🍎🥦 El programa SNAP también apoya a nuestros agricultores ayudando a las familias a comprar los alimentos que necesitan.

Funciona igual que una tarjeta bancaria normal: desliza, introduce tu PIN y listo. Se trata de proporcionar dignidad, nutrición y apoyo a los miembros de nuestra comunidad.

Si quieres saber si eres elegible para SNAP, visita hoy mismo la web de Más En Mi Canasta (morefood.org).

05/27/2026

Dare County Cooperative Extension Office is hiring a new 4-H Agent! Come Join Our Team!
https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/230034

05/21/2026

HOLIDAY CLOSING

Dare County Offices will be CLOSED Monday, May 25th, 2026
In Observance of Memorial Day.
Offices will reopen on Tuesday, May 26th, 2026.

Have a Safe and Happy Holiday!

05/20/2026

The More In My Basket website has many SNAP-friendly recipes available for you to try at home. Whether it is spring, summer, winter or fall, you are sure to find something delicious to help stretch your benefits. Visit morefood.org today! ..
La web Más En Mi Canasta tiene muchas recetas compatibles con SNAP disponibles para que las pruebes en casa. Ya sea primavera, verano, invierno u otoño, seguro que encontrarás algo delicioso que te ayudará a ampliar tus beneficios. ¡Visita morefood.org hoy mismo!

05/14/2026

Household Hazardous Waste Collection for Dare County residents starts today!
Check out the flyer for Collections Locations and Times!

Dare County will host a three-day household hazardous waste collection event in three separate locations from Thursday, May 14, 2026 through Saturday, May 16, 2026.
For more information follow the link to our website or Visit DareNC.gov/HHW to learn more.

https://dare.ces.ncsu.edu/news/dare-county-annual-household-hazardous-waste-collection/

05/13/2026

Knowing how to store your food properly at home is just as important as prepping for your next shopping trip. If you use SNAP benefits for your monthly food budget, you understand the necessity of stretching your food dollars as much as possible. One of the ways to do that is by making sure you consume your food items before they expire and keeping canned items handy for emergency situations.

To start building a safe versatile pantry, we suggest you:

🧹 Clean and organize all spaces:
Whether it’s the fridge, freezer, or pantry, now is the time to clean house.

🥫Elevate and protect shelf-stable foods:
Move canned goods, grains, and other pantry staples off the floor and onto higher, stable shelves – especially if you’re in a flood-prone area.

🧃Use the FIFO method:
The First-In-First-Out method is where the oldest food items—those purchased or stored first—are used before newer items. You should always place your older items at the front and the newer ones in the back of the pantry.

To learn more about keeping a versatile pantry or the SNAP program, visit the morefood.org website or call the More In My Basket team toll-free at 1-855-240-1451. ..
Saber cómo guardar bien la comida en casa es tan importante como prepararse para tu próxima compra. Si utilizas los beneficios SNAP para tu presupuesto mensual de alimentos, entiendes la necesidad de estirar al máximo tu dinero en alimentos. Una de las formas de hacerlo es asegurándote de consumir tus alimentos antes de que caduquen y tener a mano los productos enlatados para emergencias.

Para empezar a construir una despensa segura y versátil, te sugerimos:

🧹 Limpia y organiza todos los espacios:
Ya sea la nevera, el congelador o la despensa, ahora es el momento de limpiar la casa.

🥫Eleva y protege los alimentos estables en estantería:
Mueve los productos enlatados, los cereales y otros productos básicos de la despensa del suelo a estanterías más altas y estables, especialmente si estás en una zona propensa a inundaciones.

🧃Utiliza el método FIFO:
El método de primero en entrar, primero en salir es cuando los alimentos más antiguos —los comprados o almacenados primero— se usan antes que los más nuevos. Siempre deberías colocar los artículos antiguos delante y los más nuevos en la parte trasera de la despensa.

Para saber más sobre cómo mantener una despensa versátil o el programa SNAP, visita la web de morefood.org o llama gratis al equipo de Más En Mi Canasta al
1-855-240-1451.

05/11/2026

🎤 Have a subject you’re passionate about? Turn it into a 4-H presentation and shine at District Activity Day! 🌟

Join Dare County 4-H on Friday, June 26, 2026, at Edgecombe Community College for District Activity Day (DAD)! This exciting event gives youth the opportunity to build confidence, communication, and leadership skills while sharing information on a topic they know and enjoy.

Youth ages 8-18 will prepare and present a 5-12 minute presentation to a panel of judges, while Cloverbuds ages 5-7 can participate with a 2-4 minute presentation on a topic of their choice.

Not interested in public speaking? District Activity Day also offers opportunities to participate in Outdoor Cookery and 4-H Entertains, our fun talent showcase!

✨ There is NO COST to participate!

👧🧑 WHO: Dare County Youth ages 5-18
📍 WHERE: Edgecombe Community College
📅 WHEN: Friday, June 26, 2026
⏰ DEADLINE TO REGISTER: Monday, May 18, 2026

You can register at the Google Form found on our website.
https://dare.ces.ncsu.edu/news/2026-nc-4-h-northeast-district-activity-day/

Youth can create a poster or PowerPoint presentation and share their interests with others in a supportive and encouraging environment. Parents, siblings, and grandparents are welcome to attend and cheer on participants.

We can’t wait to see our Dare County youth shine! 💚🍀

Presentations are an important part of North Carolina 4-H and provide youth with valuable opportunities to build confidence, communication, and leadership skills. Youth prepare public speaking…

05/06/2026

Did you know that you can use your SNAP benefits at the farmers market? 🍎

Ask at your market’s welcome booth if they accept SNAP benefits. If they do, you should receive market scrip or tokens to use to purchase produce and other eligible food items.

If you have questions about the SNAP program, visit the More In My Basket website at morefood.org or call them toll-free at 1-855-240-1451. ..
¿Sabías que puedes usar tus beneficios de SNAP en el mercado de agricultores? 🍎

Pregunta en el puesto de bienvenida de tu mercado si aceptan los beneficios SNAP. Si lo hacen, deberías recibir scrip o tokens del mercado para comprar productos y otros alimentos elegibles.

Si tiene preguntas sobre el programa SNAP, visite la web de Más En Mi Canasta en morefood.org o llámeles gratuitamente al 1-855-240-1451.

04/29/2026

Navigating SNAP benefits is all about strategy. Here are three quick tips to help you get the most out of every dollar:

Double Up Food Bucks: Many farmers markets offer programs that match your SNAP spending on fresh fruits and veggies. 🍎🥦

Shop the sales: Check your store’s weekly circular before you go. Pairing SNAP with store discounts is a total game-changer. 📉

Buy seeds and starts: A little-known SNAP rule is that you can use your benefits to buy seeds and food-producing plants. Turn your EBT into a backyard garden for a continuous supply of herbs and veggies! 🌱🍅

For more information about SNAP, reach out to the More In My Basket team. They can assist you with completing an application if you are likely eligible and can answer all of your questions. Call today toll-free at 1-855-240-1451. ..
Navegar por los beneficios de SNAP es cuestión de estrategia. Aquí tienes tres consejos rápidos para ayudarte a sacar el máximo partido a cada dólar:

Duplica el dinero de los alimentos: Muchos mercados de agricultores ofrecen programas que igualan tu gasto SNAP en frutas y verduras frescas. 🍎🥦

Compra las ofertas: Consulta el boletín semanal de tu tienda antes de ir. Combinar SNAP con descuentos en tiendas es un cambio total. 📉

Compra semillas y semenes: Una regla poco conocida de SNAP es que puedes usar tus beneficios para comprar semillas y plantas productoras de alimentos. ¡Convierte tu EBT en un jardín trasero para un suministro continuo de hierbas y verduras! 🌱🍅

Para más información sobre SNAP, contacta con el equipo de Más En Mi Canasta. Pueden ayudarte a completar una solicitud si probablemente eres elegible y pueden responder a todas tus preguntas. Llama hoy sin costo al 1-855-240-1451.