Operation Fan Heat Relief Distributing Fans to Eligible Recipients May 1–Oct. 31 to Help Adults Stay Safe During Summer

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As temperatures begin rising, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services’ Division of Aging and Adult Services is partnering with the N.C. Area Agencies on Aging and local service providers to distribute fans to eligible recipients through Operation Fan Heat Relief May 1–Oct. 31to help older adults at risk stay safe this summer.

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New State Action Plan Aims to Meet Food and Nutrition Needs of North Carolina Children and Families

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About 1.2 million North Carolinians, or nearly 11% of the state’s population, don’t know where their next meal is coming from. To ensure North Carolina children, families and older adults have enough food and good nutrition, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today released the NCDHHS State Action Plan for Nutrition Security. This plan is part of the department’s larger strategic goal to support child and family well-being.

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State Hosts Closing the Digital Divide Listening Session; Registration Open for Six Additional Stops

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The NCDIT Division of Broadband and Digital Equity yesterday hosted the first of eight regional sessions to collect feedback from residents and businesses to inform state plans to address each community’s needs for affordable high-speed internet access, devices and digital training. Registration is available for the remaining sessions at www.ncbroadband.gov/register.

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