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October 2020

Guilford County's Family and Consumer Sciences Department is here to connect the community with informative, relevant, and researched based materials. Feel free to reach out to our agents or educators with questions. FCS is here for YOU!
Cook Smart | Eat Smart Virtual Lunch and Learn Series
Learn to cook quick meals within your food budget. This four-week virtual lunch and learn series will teach you how to prepare simple, healthy, and delicious foods for you and your family.

Every Tuesday at noon, from October 13th to November 3rd, 2020
If you have any questions, please contact
Vincent Webb at: vwebb@ncsu.edu

Packet Meals
Packet Meals have been something that I’ve gotten into this month as we roll into the Fall season. A packet meal is simply a medley of food wrapped in parchment paper or aluminum foil. The ratio is usually one protein to two main vegetables/fruits along with one or two aromatics such as onions or garlic...

If you have any questions, please contact
Vincent Webb at: vwebb@ncsu.edu
Coronavirus Relief Act 3.0 - $335 for NC Families With Child
On September 4, Governor Roy Cooper signed into law the Coronavirus Relief Act 3.0, which was passed by the General Assembly. The law includes the Extra Credit Grant program to be administered by the North Carolina Department of Revenue...

If you have any questions, please contact
Dr. Carolyn Bird at: Carolyn_Bird@ncsu.edu

Creamy Coconut Spaghetti & Turkey Meatballs
This light and bright flavorful recipe is a riff on a classic favorite. It comes together quickly and is a healthy choice for a hearty, warm-weather dinner.

If you have any questions, please contact
Raven Tuffin: rstuffin@ncsu.edu

Put a Freeze on Foodborne Illness
As more and more people prepare meals at home, it's important to follow food safety guidelines when shopping, preparing, and storing food. An estimated 48 million people suffer from foodborne illness every year, according to the CDC. While freezing food can slow the growth of harmful bacteria, it is not enough to completely protect against foodborne illness...

To Learn More Contact:
Meredith Kreeger, mlkreeger@ncat.edu

The Virtual Grocery Store Tour
We get it! Grocery shopping can be an overwhelming experience! Add to the preexisting stress, the pressure to find healthy foods, and the grocery store becomes a nightmare!

If this is you when it comes to grocery shopping, don't worry! EFNEP educator, Meredith Kreeger, is literally going to be walk you through the process! From reading labels to identifying problem foods, Meredith has you covered! Take the tour with the link below
To Learn More Contact:
Meredith Kreeger, mlkreeger@ncat.edu

Canning With Cooperative Extension - Marmalade
Fall is here and we are making marmalade! Join Vincent Webb in November as we wrap up our year of canning! Seating is limited so register now below!

To Learn More Contact:
Vincent Webb, vwebb@ncsu.edu

Here's How - With Meredith Kreeger
Are you a tomato fan? On this month's Here’s How, EFNEP educator Meredith Kreeger is sharing an easy recipe that you can try with your own fresh tomatoes!

To Learn More Contact:
Meredith Kreeger, mlkreeger@ncat.edu

Kid-Friendly Recipes - Carrot Cake Bites
A new kid friendly recipe is now on the website for October! This month, we are making carrot cake pops! Check out this recipe and the other kid-friendly recipes from EFNEP educator, Robin McNeill, with the link below!
To Learn More Contact:
Robin McNeill, rsmcneil@ncsu.edu

Motivation Monday - In The Office Workout
We could all use a good stretch, especially when we have been working in the office all day. FCS Agent, Vincent Webb is here to show us how to do just that. We'll be learning how to stay active on the job without any workout equipment.
To Learn More Contact:
Vincent Webb, vwebb@ncsu.edu

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