With SNAP funding being paused by the federal government, Wake County farmers' markets have implemented a Double Bucks Emergency Fund Program. At participating farmers' markets, go to the information tent, show your EBT/SNAP card and receive $20 in market tokens to spend on eligible food items with any vendor at the market. Only the markets that participate in Double Bucks will honor this … [Read more...] about Double Bucks Emergency Fund: get $20 to spend at Wake County farmers’ markets
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Some Farmers’ Markets continuing Double Bucks program, even if you don’t have funds on your EBT card
Many farmers' markets participate in the Double Bucks program. With this program, farmers' markets match what a customer is spending with their SNAP/EBT card. So, if a customer swipes their EBT card for $25, they'll get $50 of tokens to spend at the farmers' market. However, as the government has stopped paying SNAP benefits as of November 1, 2025, many people's EBT cards have no funds on them. … [Read more...] about Some Farmers’ Markets continuing Double Bucks program, even if you don’t have funds on your EBT card
Root Fest at Carrboro Farmers’ Market on Nov. 1
The Carrboro Farmers' Market is held on the Carrboro Town Commons, 301 W Main Street Saturdays year round, and Wednesdays April to November. Saturdays:November to March: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.April to October: 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. Wednesdays:April 2 to November 19, 2025: 3 to 6 p.m. All goods sold were produced within 50 miles of the Market, and the farmers and artisans themselves run the Market. … [Read more...] about Root Fest at Carrboro Farmers’ Market on Nov. 1
Halloween food freebies and deals 2025
Enjoy some free food (and some cheap stuff) in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and beyond, on Halloween or around Halloween with this list of food freebies and deals. Make sure to click on the links for necessary details. Participation varies by location. Unless otherwise noted, these freebies and deals are for Friday, October 31, 2025, but make sure to follow the links for information on times … [Read more...] about Halloween food freebies and deals 2025
Free doughnut at Krispy Kreme if you wear a costume Oct. 31
Krispy Kreme is introducing a Trick or Treat Collection of doughnuts for the Halloween season! The limited-time collection will be available from October 6 to 31, 2025. In addition, this year Krispy Kreme is offering a free doughnut for two days if you stop by in costume. Read on! Krispy Kreme Halloween Collection The Candy Bag Doughnut – a Halloween-inspired treat bursting with … [Read more...] about Free doughnut at Krispy Kreme if you wear a costume Oct. 31
Chipotle: Rewards members in costume get a $6 entrée on Halloween
Chipotle is once again offering a special deal on burritos ("Booritos") on Halloween. Or any entrée! On Friday, October 31, 2025, from 3 p.m. to closing, Chipotle Reward members dressed up in costume will enjoy an entrée for just $6. (Closing times vary by location, but many are open until 10 p.m.) $6 Boorito Deal On October 31, 2025, customers dressed in costume enjoy an entrée for … [Read more...] about Chipotle: Rewards members in costume get a $6 entrée on Halloween
A Mystic Halloween Costume Party & Haunted Trail at Durham’s Mystic Farm and Distillery Oct. 31
Mystic Farm & Distillery is set on a 22-acre farm at 1413 Stallings Road, Durham, NC, just minutes from Downtown Durham and North Raleigh. It's a home-grown operation: they grow their own wheat and corn to distill and barrel in their 3000 square foot distillery. They've got bee hives on the farm producing honey. You can find Mystic's upcoming events by following their Facebook page … [Read more...] about A Mystic Halloween Costume Party & Haunted Trail at Durham’s Mystic Farm and Distillery Oct. 31
Ment Beverage Co. in Durham: Halloween Pet Costume Party Oct. 31
Ment Beverage Co., at American Tobacco Campus, 312 Blackwell Street, Suite 103, Durham, North Carolina, is a diverse tasting room and home of Honeygirl Meadery. The tasting room has both indoor and outdoor seating, 24 unique taps, award-winning mead, cider, seltzers, local draft beer, non-alcoholic beverages and more. Free parking is available. Ment Beverage hosts frequent events, which … [Read more...] about Ment Beverage Co. in Durham: Halloween Pet Costume Party Oct. 31
Baskin Robbins: 31% off scoops on the 31st of the month
On the 31st of every month (that has 31 days), Baskin Robbins is offering 31% off scoops all day at participating locations. Waffle cones, toppings and sundaes are excluded from the discount. The discount is only available for Baskin-Robbins Rewards members. Join Baskin-Robbins Rewards here. The ice cream shop will serve up the deal on the 31st of each month that has 31 days. So mark … [Read more...] about Baskin Robbins: 31% off scoops on the 31st of the month
Funds being distributed to disabled people who have lost SNAP benefits
UPDATE: New Disabled South has reached their limit of how much money they can distribute and has taken down the application. UPDATE: New Disabled South has reached their limit of how much money they can distribute and has taken down the application. New Disabled South is an organization that helps disabled people in 14 southern states, including North Carolina and South Carolina. They … [Read more...] about Funds being distributed to disabled people who have lost SNAP benefits
