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Guilford County Family And Consumer Sciences Monthly Newsletter
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February 2026
 
 
Winter Clothing Drive
We will be collecting new or gently used coats, hats, gloves, and scarves and new socks and disposable packs of hand warmers. We will be putting these items outside the building to accompany our blessing box for members of the community to take what they need.
February 2nd - February 27th
 
Extension at Home:
Positively Plant-Packed Meals
Ready to explore the powerful world of plant-based eating? Join us in demystifying what it means to eat plant-based, understanding the why moving toward a more plant-forward diet can be beneficial for your health, and learn how to navigate common barriers. We'll answer questions including how to ensure you get all the necessary nutrients, offer practical ways to seamlessly add more plants to your meals, and provide a list of reliable resources to get you started.
February 10th @ 12:00PM
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Harvest To Home
This full-day workshop empowers Guilford County farmers to create their own simple, seasonal, and market-ready recipe cards using the produce they grow. Join us to learn how to develop shopper-friendly recipes, build your farm's educational marketing tools, and collaborate with other local farmers!
February 11th @ 9:00AM
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2026 Canning Classes
2026 canning classes are open for registration. Come learn the art of preserving foods through canning. As a participant you'll learn the process and the food safety steps to can food safely through an engaging hands on class at the Extension Center. Go ahead and claim your seat in a class before they fill up.
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Volunteers Needed!
Please contact FCS Agent Maritzaida Amador for more information if you are interested in being in our Real Money, Real World volunteer database.

phone: 336-641-2415
email: maramador@ncsu.edu
Every Day Wins with FCS
 
Thank you for tuning in to Everyday Wins With FCS! Catch up on the posted episodes using the top link below.

We would love to schedule interviews with community partners for our Community Spotlight! Would you like for your organization to be featured in Every Day Wins? Fill out the interest form linked below and someone will contact you!
Everyday Wins With FCS Videos
Every Day Wins with FCS Interest Form
Community Partner Spotlight
ServSafe Manager/Food Handler Certification is offered by one of our community partners for those who work in the food service industry. Please contact Deepti Sharma for registration at 919-391-5147 or divinesparkassociation@gmail.com
Free Little Library: Let's Read!
We’ve launched our seasonal Free Little Library inside the Cooperative Extension Office to share the love of reading and learning. Come and check out some of the books that others have donated, or donate some of the books that overflow from your library.
Blessing Box
Our new blessing box is going strong. This is a great way for community members to donate or take food and hygiene items as they need to. You are welcome to take from and give to this blessing box.
Click here for more information.
Tune in to Penne for Your Thoughts, a Life Skills Podcast, your go-to source for practical tips and tools to navigate life's challenges and opportunities. Subscribe today and join the conversation by sharing your topic ideas and program suggestions—we’d love to hear from you!
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Parks and Recreation: Trotter Active Adult Center
The mission of Trotter Active Adult Center is to provide diverse, year-round programs, activities and services that meet the physical, social, mental and cultural needs of active adults in Greensboro and Guilford County. Some of the features are a fitness room, computer lab, gymnasium, and many awesome classes. It's also located adjacent to Hester Park.

3906 Betula St. Greensboro, NC 27407
Hours: Mon-Thurs, 8 am - 8 pm
Fridays, 9 am - 8 pm
Saturday: 9 am to 1 pm
Closed: Sun

Phone: ( 336) 373-2927
Click Here for Additional Information About Trotter Active Adult Center
 
Homegrown:
Making Sweet Potato Ginger Soup
Indulge in a nutritious, delicious soup recipe using N.C. sweet potatoes. Along the way, you might even learn about the health benefits of sweet potatoes and groundbreaking research NC State scientists are doing to explore health-promoting compounds found in fruits, vegetables and other plants.
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Wellness Tips
🎉NEW RESOURCE!🎉
Smart Budgeting & Food Planning Guide:
Stretch Your Dollars & Eat Well
Photo courtesy Pixabay.
This brochure, developed through a collaborative effort across various programs at NC Cooperative Extension, Guilford County, offers essential tools for enhancing budgeting and food management skills. It features a QR code that links to a digital version filled with valuable resources, including meal planning templates, a 14-day meal plan, spending trackers, healthy eating tips, and a food handling guide. Feel free to print & share! 🤗

Click the button below to access the brochure and explore additional resources.
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Movement of the Month
 
 
NC State University and N.C. A&T State University work in tandem, along with federal, state and local governments, to form a strategic partnership called N.C. Cooperative Extension.
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