Robeson County 4-H

  It is that time of year again to nominate a deserving volunteer for the Robeson County 4-H Volunteer of the Year.  Nominees must be a volunteer for at least one year and can not have won this award in the past.   Nominations are due by December 1, 2025 and will be submitted via a Google Form to the 4-H office.  Please see below for more details. Obtain the nomination form:  Access the official nomination form at,  https://forms.gle/PJdoSbD1xgvBnAtE8 or you can find the link on our 4-H App under Programs. Focus on key areas:  The selection committee is looking for significant impacts. Use your nomination to detail how the nominee demonstrates the following qualities:                -Citizenship:   Activities that show conc ern for others, especially in relation to 4-H.                  -Leadership:  Qualities and acceptance of leadership role...

    We hope you will, "rise and shine" for our 4-H Appreciation Brunch, "PJs & Waffles" at the 4-H office (455 Caton Road, Lumberton, NC 28360) between 10 AM and 12 PM on Saturday December 13th.  We hope you and yours will come in your comfiest (and 4-H appropriate) holiday pajamas to enjoy a brunch like only our 4-H program can put together for you.  We will eat, have a program recognizing our youth and volunteers who register, and have a few fun surprises along the way.  To register you can go to our app under programs or  click on this link.       This year we are asking our 4-H family to continue supporting our 4-H Lending library by bringing in new and gently used books for us to give out.  So feel free to do a little cleaning out of what your not going to read anymore (we need books for everyone) and bring it in to donate.    We're happy to celebrate a great 4-H year together and let us shower you with the gratit...

A new update has been issued by the USDA regarding SNAP benefits this week. The USDA advised that reduced SNAP benefits will be issued in November 2025 in compliance with the United States District Court Judge John McConnell Temporary Restraining Order on Saturday, November 1, 2025. NC DHHS will act once it receives instructions from USDA identifying: - The effective date of the reduction - The percentage of SNAP benefit reduction NC DHHS will update its systems to use USDA revised benefit tables to issue the reduced benefits once this information is received. More In My Basket will provide updates as new information becomes available. For any questions regarding SNAP, please call them toll free at 1-855-240-1451. Spanish: El Departamento de Agricultura de los Estados Unidos (USDA, por sus siglas en inglés) ha publicado esta semana una nueva actualización sobre los beneficios de SNAP: El Programa de Asistencia Nutricional Suplementaria. El USDA ha informado de que en noviembre de 2025 ...

Please see the following information about SNAP Benefits from NC State University's More in My Basket Program.  Please read for valuable information.  November 2025 SNAP Benefits Suspended As you may have heard, due to the government shutdown, SNAP/FNS benefits have been suspended for the month of November 2025. NCDHHS will notify SNAP/FNS participant households and individuals by text message, social media posts and news coverage to share updates on the suspension and provide community resources for finding food assistance. Below you will find the most current update about what this entails for you and your family: Current benefits important notes:  This pause only affects new November benefits and does not take away any benefits already on your card.  Households can view account details using the free ebtEDGE mobile app or by calling the EBT Customer Service number on the back of the card.  Households can still use their EBT card and current benefits at retailers and groc...

     Welcome to this first time event organized by the Southeast District Officers.   This first time event will be held in Wayne County ! Join us at N.C. Cooperative Extension - Wayne County Center on November 15, 2025 at 9:00 AM (Eastern Time) for a day of fun, food, and friendship. This is open to our 14-18 year old 4-H members. Let's celebrate the spirit of Thanksgiving together with exciting activities and delicious treats. There is a $35 charge per person to cover lunch and supplies needed. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to connect with fellow 4-H members and create lasting memories. You can register under programs on the app or by clicking this Eventbrite link.

      Registration is now open for the Family Holiday Crafting 4-H SPIN Club.   Join us at N.C. Cooperative Extension - Robeson County Center on November 6, 13, and 20th 2025 at 6:00 PM (Eastern Time) for a fun-filled evening of holiday crafting with your family. Let's get creative and make some festive decorations together! No experience needed, just bring your enthusiasm and holiday spirit. Schedule of crafts (subject to change due to availability) November 6-Button Trees November 13-Seasonal Soap Bars November 20-Popcorn gifting at the next level Due to decreases in funding opportunities we will be charging $12 per person for this event which will cover all supplies that you will need for all three meetings. Don't miss out on this opportunity to bond with your loved ones and create lasting memories. You can register in the app under clubs or by clicking this Eventbrite link .  Registration is open to the first 30 participants so register today!