SLICE 325

Warren County Memorial ( Book Event with Slice 325)
2025-11-12 12:00 - 14:30 (America/New_York)
Warren County Memorial library
119 S. Front Street Warrenton, NC 27589

Shemecka McNeil is a health and nutrition leader who blends her deep understanding of food’s role in wellness with a passion for community empowerment. Growing up in rural South Carolina, witnessing preventable health issues in her family inspired her mission to promote nutrition as a cornerstone of health. With over a decade of experience in the health sector, Shemecka founded SLICE 325, a non-profit helping low-income communities create nutritious, affordable meals.
A trained chef, healthcare professional, and hands-on farmer, Shemecka’s unique skill set allows her to address health from multiple angles. As SLICE 325’s Executive Director, her dedication to health equity and sustainable practices makes her a catalyst for change. Recognized as a PSA Grower and Paul Harris Fellow, Shemecka exemplifies leadership rooted in her heritage and commitment to a sustainable, healthier future.

Books will be available for purchase

Chatham Community Library (Uncle Tony’s Squash Showdown)
2025-09-27 10:00 - 13:00
Author Visit: Shemecka McNeil
All ages

Date:09/27/2025 10:00 AM
Location: Chatham Community Library
197 NC Hwy 87 N
Pittsboro, North Carolina 27312

Come hang out with farmer and Chef Shemecka McNeil! She’ll read from her fun kids’ book, Uncle Tony’s Squash Showdown, show easy ways to whip up tasty and affordable meals, and lead a creative craft just for kids.
A lively, hands-on event for the whole family. Everyone’s invited!
This event is sponsored by Friends of the Chatham Community Library and will take place in the Holmes Family Meeting Room. No registration required. Free and open to the public.
For more information, contact youth.services@chathamlibraries.org or call 919-545-8085.
Members of the media interested in attending/covering this event are asked to please notify Public Information Officer Kara Lusk in advance at 919-542-8258 or kara.lusk@chathamcountync.gov.

Farmers Market Cooking Demo with Slice 325
2025-09-20 08:00 - 12:00
Autumn Soup with Sweet Potatoes
Location: Warren County Farmers Market
Time: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM

The Carying Place (Food Justice Class)
2025-09-18 19:15 - 20:45
Exploring food justice and why it’s a social justice matter . Learn about equitable food systems and tasting a dish honoring African American culinary traditions.

Spice Making: Chef Shemecka
2025-09-05 13:00 - 14:00
Date:
September 5, 2025

Time:
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Location:

View Facility
Richard H. Thornton Library

Address:
210 Main Street
Oxford, NC 27565

Contact:
919-693-1121

Email:
Melanie Baldwin

Spice Making: Chef Shemecka
Want to make your own spices at home? Come join us for a session on how to identify and create a variety of spice blends. Spaces are limited.

Charlotte Book Lovers Expo
2025-08-23 11:00 - 15:00
Ivory/Baker Recreation Center
1920 Stroud Park Court, Charlotte, NC

Creative Sustainability Class Series
2025-08-20 17:30 - 18:30 | 1020 E. Stadium Drive Eden, NC 27288, 1020 E. Stadium Drive, Eden, NC, 27288
Healthy Eating Habits for Active Aging

Farmers Market Cooking Demo with Slice 325
2025-08-16 08:00 - 12:00
Peach, Corn & Herb Summer Salad
Location: Warren County Farmers Market
Time: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Creative Sustainability Class Series
2025-08-13 17:30 - 18:30 | 1020 E. Stadium Drive Eden, NC 27288, 1020 E. Stadium Drive, Eden, NC, 27288
Food Safety & Handling for Your Home

Creative Sustainability Class Series
2025-07-30 17:30 - 18:30 | 1020 E. Stadium Drive Eden, NC 27288, 1020 E. Stadium Drive, Eden, NC, 27288
Spice Making – Crafting Flavors, Less or No Salt

Farmers Market Cooking Demo with Slice
2025-07-19 08:00 - 12:00
Tomato, Cucumber Herb Gazpacho
Location: Warren County Farmers Market
Time: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Creative Sustainability Class Series
2025-07-16 16:00 - 18:00 | 1020 E. Stadium Drive Eden, NC 27288, 1020 E. Stadium Drive, Eden, NC, 27288
Managing Hypertension, Diabetes & Falls

Durham Bee Day Celebration 2025!
2025-06-21 09:00 - 12:00
Come out to Durham Central Park on Saturday, June 21 from 9AM-12PM to celebrate Pollinator Week with us. Learn all about bees and other pollinators and why they are important. This will “bee” a free, family friendly event!

See a demonstration hive
Taste different types of honey
Meet beekeepers
Make a bee costume (or bring your own) and join a Bee Parade
Take home a free pollinator plant
Visit a pollinator garden

Food Justice for Juneteenth
2025-06-19 19:00 - 20:30
Food Justice for Juneteenth

Celebrate Juneteenth by exploring food justice and why it’s a social justice matter. Learn about equitable food systems and tasting a dish honoring African American culinary traditions.

Location:
Greenwood Forest Baptist Church,
110 SE Maynard Rd,
Cary, NC 27511, USA

XR Women's Speaker (Slice 325)
2025-06-18 11:30 - 12:30

Farmers Market Cooking Demo with Slice
2025-06-14 08:00 - 12:00
Summer Vegetable Stir-Fry with Local Veggies & Rice
Location: Warren County Farmers Market
Time: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Sustainability Summit
2025-06-06 09:00 - 13:30 | Seeds Durham, 706 Gilbert Street, Durham, NC, 27701, United States
Circular Triangle is excited to host their second annual Sustainability Summit on Friday, June 6, from 9AM-1PM at SEEDS Durham. The event will bring together up to 100 local experts, activists, and community members to discuss critical topics such as food waste, textile waste, and innovative strategies for building a more sustainable future.

Slice 325 is the Nonprofit of the Week
2025-06-02 08:00 - 17:00
Slice 325: Cooking Up Change, One Community at a Time!
This vibrant nonprofit tackles food insecurity head-on across North Carolina and beyond, empowering communities through innovative culinary education and hands-on programs.
Its mission is simple: to make sustainable, affordable, and culturally relevant nutrition accessible to all.  Slice 325 teaches individuals and families how to stretch their food dollars without sacrificing flavor, dignity, or health. In a world where “eating healthy” can sound like a luxury, it aims to make that a reality, one pot, one pantry, one community at a time.

Read More here:
https://thevolunteercenter.org/nonprofits/npow

Summer Salute
2025-05-31 18:00 - 21:00
Only 3 days left until Summer Salute! Join us this Saturday at 6 PM at North Ridge Country Club for an unforgettable evening. Dance to The Embers, enjoy delicious food and drinks, and test your luck at the Pink Flamingo Casino.
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Benefiting Transitions LifeCare – NC | Presented by North State Bank

Food Demonstration for the Path to Prevention event
2025-05-24 11:00 - 13:00
Food Demonstration for the Path to Prevention event.
Salvation Army-Henderson – Food Pantry
2292 Ross Mill Rd,
Henderson, NC 27537, USA

Farmers Market Cooking Demo with Slice 325
2025-05-17 08:00 - 12:00
Fresh Herb Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette
Location: Warren County Farmers Market
Time: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM

The Carying Place (Spice Making)
2025-05-15 19:00 - 20:30
Spice Making Class
Craft custom spice blends to enhance meals with healthy, bold flavors. Learn about spice origins, how to create salt and sugar Free seasonings to take home.

Greenwood Forest Baptist Church,
110 SE Maynard Rd,
Cary, NC 27511, USA

2025 Food Farmacy Event
2025-05-02 16:00 - 20:00
Vance County Regional Farmers Market

Join us on May 2nd from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Vance County Regional Farmers Market for the 2025 Food Farmacy Market!
Building on the success of our last event, we’re taking things to the next level to promote nutritious diets and physical fitness and address health-related challenges facing our community.
This event will provide access to nutritious, affordable food options while also hosting educational opportunities on making healthier food choices and lifestyle choices. Come learn about our local food system and how we can come together to combat chronic illnesses and many other health disparities within our community!

Urban Ministries Gala
2025-04-11 18:00 - 21:00
Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club, 3001 Cameron Blvd, Durham, NC 27705, USA

Community Garden Day w/United Way/Publix/Duke CTSI
2025-04-10 09:00 - 15:00
Beacon Site Community Garden

Sustainability Build DR
2025-03-21 08:00 - 2025-03-31 17:00
Out of office for a mission sustainability Build in DR see you soon!

Bid For Better
2025-03-05 18:30 - 20:30

North Raleigh Rotary Speaking Presenter SLICE 325
2025-02-26 12:00 - 14:30

Garden Volunteer Day
2025-02-23 07:30 - 15:00

VR EDUCATOR micro credential
2025-02-18 17:00 - 19:00
