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Zebulon Shriners to Hold Fish Fry on March 25th
The Zebulon Shrine Club is holding a Fish Fry on March 25, 2016, from 11am to 7pm. The fish fry is at the Zebulon Shrine Club, 1201 W Gannon Avenue, in Zebulon NC — on […]
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Wendell Stew & BBQ Fundraiser on March 19th
The Baptist Men’s Stew and BBQ Chicken dinner is coming up at Clydes Chapel Baptist Church. Take out begins March 19, 2016, at 4:30pm. For those who prefer to sit down and eat at the […]
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Rocky Mount Farmers Market Opening Day March 19th
Farmers Market Kicks Off 2016 Season With Bluegrass and More. The market will kick off the 2016 season on March 19, 2016, at 5pm. This kick-off includes door prizes and a chance to meet local folks […]
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Another Company Recalls Pistachios *UPDATED*
Released via FDA.gov **UPDATE March 15, 2016 ** Texas Star Nut & Food Company expands the previous Recall issued on March 10, 2016, to include the following items and Best by Dates: BRAND DESCRIPTION SIZE […]
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DiGiorno, Lean Cuisine, Stouffer’s Products Recalled for Glass Bits
Nestlé USA Announces Voluntary Recall of a Limited Number of DiGiorno® Pizzas, Lean Cuisine® and Stouffer’s® Products Due to the Potential Presence of Foreign Material Released by Roz O’Hearn, Nestle USA; via fda.gov Nestlé USA is […]
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Pistachios Recalled for Potential Salmonella Contamination
Wonderful Pistachios Voluntarily Recalls Pistachios Due to Possible Health Risk Released by US FDA Wonderful Pistachios announced that it is voluntarily recalling a limited number of flavors and sizes of in-shell and shelled pistachios due […]
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Cooking Challenge Offered by Edible Book Contest
Braswell Memorial Library in Rocky Mount NC Announces Edible Book Contest Released by LaKesha Joyner, MLS, Adult Programming Librarian Join Braswell Memorial Library for an Edible Book Contest! The Edible Book Contest will be held […]
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Yummy Brand Chicken Nuggets Recalled for Metal Pieces
FSIS Issues Public Health Alert For Imported Chicken Product Sold at Kroger, Wal-Mart, and Safeway Stores Released by Jeremy J. Emmert, fsis.usda.gov On March 7, 2016, the US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) […]
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“Healthy Food Challenge” Issued for Globeville, Elyria-Swansea
City of Denver Office Issues Call for Innovative Ideas, Programs to Promote Healthy Food Access, Education, Microbusiness Released by Denver OED, March 4, 2016 The Denver Office of Economic Development (OED) today announced that both […]
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GoGo squeeZ Applesauce Recalled
Voluntary Recall of Non Organic GoGo SqueeZ Applesauce Pouches Released by Matthew Della Croce, www.materne.us Materne North America Corp. (MNA) is voluntarily recalling specific packages of GoGo squeeZ® applesauce pouches due to potential adulteration from food […]
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Recall Issued for Perdue “Applegate” Chicken Nuggets
Perdue Foods LLC, Recalls Chicken Nugget Products Due To Possible Foreign Matter Contamination Released by Kristen Booze, fsis.usda.gov Perdue Foods LLC, a Gainesville, Ga. establishment, is recalling approximately 4,530 pounds of chicken nugget products (produced for Applegate […]
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Raleigh Dig In! Event Focuses on Food, Gardening
Dig In Returns Released by Advocates for Health In Action AHA and partner Marbles Kids Museum will host the 7th Annual Dig In! at Marbles on March 12, 2016, exploring urban agriculture, community gardens and edible gardens in school and […]
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Brown Bag Bagels Adds Food Truck
Wendell Business Expands with New Rolling Restaurant By Kay Whatley, Editor Brown Bag Bagels opened May 2015 in Wendell NC. Their storefront serves its customers freshly baked bagels, cream cheese, plus coffee, sodas, juices, and sweet treats. […]
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Zebulon Farm Fresh Market Sets New Location
Zebulon Farm Fresh Market (ZFFM) New Location and 2016 Schedule The Zebulon Farm Fresh Market is preparing for their second year, and is moving to a new location. The market will be held on Arendell Avenue, […]
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Hootenanny Raises Funds for Hickory NC Soup Kitchen
Kyle and Friends Hootenanny on March 28, 2016: Feeding Friendships in the Community Released by Natalie Stachon, Carolina Moon Hospitality Highland Avenue Restaurant is thrilled to host an astounding group of culinary professionals. The following participants are from the […]
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Nashville Chamber Holds Shrimp Boil Fundraiser
Contributed by Jo Anne Cooper, Nashville Chamber of Commerce Announcing the 2nd Annual Nashville Chamber Shrimp Boil on March 24, 2016, 7-10pm, at Nash Community College’s Brown Auditorium, 522 N Old Carriage Road, in Rocky […]
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Annual Heart Strings Valentine’s Day Dinner in Bunn NC
Common Grounds Coffee & Music House’s second annual Valentines Day dinner is taking reservations. Planned for February 14, 2016, the evening includes special music, a catered dinner, and a romantic time. A popular event last year, this Second Annual […]
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Cashews Recalled for Potential Salmonella Contamination
Only One Lot of Raw Cashew Pieces is Affected Trader Joe’s has issued a voluntary recall, based on an alert from their supplier. “Trader Joe’s Raw Cashew Pieces” marked with bar code number “00505154” and the code “BEST BEFORE […]
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Huisken Meat Company Recalls Beef Products
Angus Burgers Recalled Due To Possible Wood Contamination Released by Veronika Medina, Congressional and Public Affairs via www.fsis.usda.gov (United States Department of Agriculture, Food Safety and Inspection Service) Huisken Meat Company, a Sauk Rapids, Minnesota establishment, is recalling approximately […]
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Snack Bag Ministry Active in Rocky Mount
By Kay Whatley, Editor The Snack Bag Ministry offers nourishment to the needy in our community. This ministry plays a vital role in the survival of some of our community’s most vulnerable people. The snack bags are distributed from […]
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NC Business Offers Emergency Food Options
By John K Carroll, Jr. and Ken Carroll Millions of Americans are affected by natural and man-made disasters every year – now, the question of what to eat when the lights go out has been answered. Asheville NC’s DisasterFoodSupplies.com provides individual meals […]
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Daily Meals at Wilson Soup Kitchen
Contributed by Linda Connor Community Soup Kitchen in Wilson provides a hot meal, around midday, to anyone who is hungry. Meals are served each week, Monday through Friday, 10:30-11:30am, except on major holidays. They will be closed Christmas Eve and […]
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Food, Clothing, Shelter Provided in Rocky Mount
By Kay Whatley, Editor United Community Ministries serves Rocky Mount by providing homeless, needy families and individuals with food, clothing, and shelter — the basic needs of every human being. The Community Kitchen and Pantry, […]
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Zebulon Food Pantry Gives, and Needs
Contributed by Cindy Privette Families from Zebulon and Wendell may receive nonperishable food items from the Zebulon United Methodist Church’s food pantry, based on the number of members in the family. No proof of financial […]
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Churches Combine Forces in Brown Bag Ministry
Contributed by Cindy Privette Brown Bag Ministry is a recognized 501(c)(3) charitable organization that serves the homeless and hungry in the Triangle area of North Carolina. Brown Bag Ministry prepares and distributes over 2,700 brown bag lunches to the homeless and […]
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Zebulon Food Pantry Gives, and Needs
Contributed by Cindy Privette Families from Zebulon and Wendell may receive nonperishable food items from the Zebulon United Methodist Church’s food pantry, based on the number of members in the family. No proof of financial need is required, just a valid […]
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Mobile Deer Cooler Available for Free Rental
By Jodie B. Owen, NCwildlife.org Want to help feed the hungry? The NC Wildlife Resources Commission, along with the NC Wildlife Federation, is offering hunters free use of a mobile cooler to collect and transport deer safely to participating USDA-certified processors for […]
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General Mills Issues Recall of Cheerios and Honey Nut Cheerios Cereal
General Mills is voluntarily recalling several days of production of Cheerios and Honey Nut Cheerios cereal produced at its Lodi, California facility on certain dates in July of this year because of an undeclared allergen […]