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N.C. Cooperative Extension, Wake County Center Launches SOUL CITY FRESH Farmers Markets and Support Child Care Programs

N.C. Cooperative Extension, Wake County Center has contracted $50,000 with Black Farmers Hub to begin hosting SOUL CITY FRESH - neighborhood farmers markets every Saturday beginning 7/6 through the…

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Rooted in Resilience: 2023 Report to the Community

Wake County Cooperative Extension – Nurturing Resilience and Community Growth in 2023Read the report online.Download and/or Print a PDF version of the report.Theme and Overview: Rooted in Resilience…

4-H Summer Camp flyer: Betsy-Jeff Penn, June 22–27, 2025; $605 per camper

Join Wake County 4-H for Summer Sleepaway Camp!

Wake County 4-H is excited to head to Betsy-Jeff Penn 4-H Camp this summer from June 22-27! Betsy-Jeff Penn hosts summer camps throughout the season, and each year, Wake County sponsors one week for…

Western Wake Farmers Market flyer: CALLING VENDORS; applications open, deadline 2/15/24

Apply Now for 2024-25: Western Wake Farmers Market Vendor Opportunities

Calling all growers and producers! Western Wake Farmers Market (WWFM) is currently accepting applications for the 2024-25 season, offering a unique chance to be part of a thriving local food system.…

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Amplifying Youth Voices: A Sneak Peek at TEDxYouth@ChavisWay 2024

The TEDxYouth@ChavisWay event is back, and it's bigger, bolder, and more inspiring than ever before! This year, the theme is "From Here to Everywhere," inviting young minds from the Triangle area to…

Students at outdoor table with poster titled "Cyberbullying & Bullying"

Walk for Mental Health to benefit NAMI of Wake County

Looking for a Fun and Free Way to Engage With Community This Weekend in Raleigh, NC? Every year, Wake County 4-H Teen Council hosts a Walk for Mental Health to benefit NAMI of Wake County. Join us…

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Public and Free Food Storage in Wake County

In June 2023, 50 youth between ages 13-18 joined the annual Youth Food Security Summit led by the Wake County Food Security AmeriCorps VISTA Program and supported by 35 adult volunteers from…

Two AmeriCorps staff seated at a table with food security materials and sign "Regional Partnership Food Insecurity"

Last Chance to Apply for Our Food Security Volunteer Program!

WE ARE HIRING!Wake County's Food Security Program is seeking passionate, creative, resourceful individuals to serve a year-long term with AmeriCorps VISTA (Volunteers in Service to America) working…

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Wake County Proclaims June as Hunger Awareness Month

On June 5th, the Wake County Board of Commissioners unanimously proclaimed June as Hunger Awareness Month.“Working on food security really is a win-win for everyone,” explains Commissioner Matt…

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Wake County Commissioners Approve $7.2 Million Food Plan

2023 Wake County Food Security Plan Update In June 2022, N.C. Cooperative Extension, Wake County Center began the process of updating the 2018 Wake County Comprehensive Food Security Plan. On Monday,…