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Community Refrigerator offering Free Food For All 24/7

New Madison Community Freedge offers Free Food for All, 24/7

November 21, 2025 - Madison County now has a Free Community Refrigerator - a collaborative effort aimed at increasing access to fresh food, reducing waste, and supporting neighbors in need. This new…

North Carolina — Great Southeast Pollinator Census: Help us count pollinators in August!

The Great Southeast Pollinator Census

Saturday, August 23, 20251:00 p.m.– 2:30 p.m.Woodson Branch Nature School14555 US-25, Marshall, NC 28753Support pollinators and citizen science by participating in the Great SoutheastPollinator…

Donation Station

Donation Station Coming Soon to Area Tailgate Market

The N.C. Cooperative Extension Madison County Center is launching a Donation Station program at a local tailgate market as a way for the community to engage in supporting local food and food security…

Disaster Preparedness

Disaster Preparedness

Food and Water Supply As the saying goes, expect the best, but plan for the worst. In Madison County, we know a little of what the worst possible scenario can look like due to Hurricane Helene.Let’s…

Child placing items into a plastic bag at an outdoor market table filled with goods

Hurricane Helene Food Distribution and Groceries

Madison County Cooperative Extension is doing drive-thru food distribution at this site from 10am - 5pm, Monday - FridayCommunity Center and Church List (updated): Food and water supplies are being…

Fall Arts & Crafts Fair — Sat Oct 19 9am–3pm, Madison County Coop Extension, Marshall NC

Shop 4-H Fall Arts & Crafts Fair

Cancelled due to Hurricane Helene.Stay tuned for Fall 2025 date!Saturday, October 19, 2024 | 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. N.C. Cooperative Extension, Madison County Center, 258 Carolina Lane, Marshall, NC,…

Fresh vegetables piled together.

Madison County Food Resources

FREE FRESH PRODUCE AND SHELF-STABLE FOODSClick here for a map of these free food resources.▢ 24/7 Fridge: Free Food for All Community Refrigerator Free food for all accessible 24/7, no questions…

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Intro to Babysitting for Teens

This course is back by popular demand! Before you get your first babysitting job or take on the responsibility of watching younger siblings at home, come learn the basics of babysitting! This class…

Fall Arts & Crafts Fair Vendor Info, with crafty background

4-H Fall Arts & Crafts Fair

CANCELLED for 2024 due to Hurricane Helene.Stay tuned for Fall 2025Saturday, October 19, 2024, 9am-3pmMarshall, NCFamily-friendly indoor venue with ample parking!Vendors Apply Here!

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Non-Native Invasive Plant Landowner Workshop

Please come out to the Laurel Community Center for a non-native plant species workshop for landowners on Saturday, October 21st. The agenda is below. 9:30 -10 a.m.: Registration/coffee &…