Randolph County Family & Consumer Sciences

06/11/2026

As the days heat up, it's important to stay hydrated and take proper health precautions. The link below shares the signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke, tips, resources, and more.

During extremely hot and humid weather, your body's ability to cool itself is challenged. When the body heats too rapidly to cool itself properly, or when too much fluid or salt is lost through dehydration or sweating, body temperatures rise and you or someone you care about may experience a heat-r...

05/29/2026

Thank you to everyone who attended the Common Ground Festival & Open House on April 11th! We would love to hear your feedback so we can continue improving this event for our community in the future.

Please take a few moments to share your thoughts, suggestions, and favorite parts of the day in this short online form: https://go.ncsu.edu/feedback26

We appreciate your support and input!
*Photo Credit: Sollyn Lindsay, RCC

05/26/2026

Interested in making your own kombucha? Join us for the Fermentation 101: Kombucha workshop in June. We’ll practice a "grow your own SCOBY" activity and talk about safe fermentation practices & how to create a variety of flavors.

Register here: go.ncsu.edu/kombucha

Date/Time: June 11th at 4:30pm
Cost: $20
Where: Extension office in Randolph County

Did you know?
Kombucha is a fermented tea made with a SCOBY (Symbiotic Culture of Bacteria and Yeast), containing natural probiotics.

Learn more about kombucha here: https://randolph.ces.ncsu.edu/news/what-exactly-is-kombucha/

05/21/2026

Lots of fun things coming up whether you're looking to destress or you want to get more creative in the kitchen.

Not sure what kombucha is? See this article to learn more about this fizzy, probiotic beverage and how to sign up for the upcoming workshop: https://randolph.ces.ncsu.edu/news/what-exactly-is-kombucha/

05/19/2026

05/19/2026

The Randolph County Food Hub is officially launching!

This project has been in the works for a long time, and we’re so excited to finally bring fresh, locally grown food from farmers and producers across our region to the community.

Online Ordering Opens May 28
First Pickup: June 3
Randolph County Agricultural Center

Shop local produce, meats, baked goods, honey, artisan products, and more - all while supporting local farmers and keeping food dollars in our community.

We can’t wait to share this with you. More details and farmer spotlights coming soon!

04/29/2026

The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Sun Bucks benefits will be issued this summer. It provides benefits for purchasing groceries in a one-time payment of $120 per eligible child on a debit-like card. This card can be used to purchase nutritious foods through the summer months when school is out.

If you're not sure if your child qualifies or to find more information, see the link below:

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04/29/2026

🇺🇸 Join Us for the Veteran Stand Down & Resource Fair!
Saturday, May 2, 2026, from 9 AM to 3 PM at the Randolph County, NC Agricultural Center, 1880 US Hwy 64 E, Asheboro, NC
Hosted by Randolph County, NC Veterans Services Office, A Heart For Heroes, NCWorks Career Center of Randolph County, and Randolph Community College.
🚐 Need a ride? We've got you covered! Hourly pickups and drop-offs at Journey Church (1801 S Fayetteville St) and Food Lion (1200 N Fayetteville St).
🌭 Enjoy free food and live music! 🎶
Please share!
We are thankful for the following partners attending:
Asheboro Housing Authority (Family Services - Asheboro Housing Authority)
Asheboro Police Department
Authorcare
Camp Hope-Seth
Concerned Vets of America
Future Truckers of America
Hinesly In Home Care
Home Instead of Asheboro
Greensboro Vet Center
Keaton’s Place
Kintegra Health
The Marine Corps League
Military Missions in Action
Purple Heart Homes
Pyramid Healthcare
Randolph Community College
Randolph County Animal Services
Randolph County Community Navigators
Randolph County Housing Coalition
Randolph County Sheriff's Office, NC
Ridgewear
Summit-Tactical Recovery
VBA
VHA
Vet App

04/24/2026