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Hunger a growing problem in NC, as Stein and food bank leaders call for help
In central North Carolina alone, more than 630,000 people don’t know where their next meal is coming from — a number that has ballooned recently due to inflation, plus federal cuts to food stamps and similar aid programs.
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Inflation increase leads to higher demand for Wake County food pantries
Rising inflation is driving up food and operational expenses, putting pressure on local food pantries. Despite the demand, Community of Hope Ministries in Garner remains committed to its goal of making sure nobody in Wake County goes hungry.
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New federal food stamp rules take effect, leaving some NC immigrants without services
County social services offices are applying updated federal rules that went into effect Sunday.
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Food Banks an important resource for families during holiday season and beyond
Food banks in the Triangle are asking for extra help beyond the holiday season as fears grow concerning a potential government shutdown in January.
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Hurricanes players team up with Triangle food banks to distribute Thanksgiving meals
Carolina Hurricanes players Jaccob Slavin, Jordan Martinook and Sebastian Aho volunteered on Tuesday to help distribute pre-packed Thanksgiving meal kits to central North Carolina families in need.
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Empty shelves: Local food banks in need of Thanksgiving donations
The Catholic Parish Outreach Food Pantry warehouse in Raleigh had empty shelves early Monday as the pantry said food is going out more quickly than it is coming in.
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Governor Josh Stein and Lieutenant Governor Rachel Hunt volunteer at local food bank
More than one million people in North Carolina felt the shutdown's impact personally when SNAP benefits were not paid, and food banks nationwide have seen an increase in demand. Stein and Hunt volunteered on Tuesday at the food bank, and his office, alongside private partners, provided nearly $22 million to North Carolina Food Banks to support families struggling to put food on the table during the shutdown.
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NC leaders volunteer at food bank, announce $22M aid amid SNAP shutdown crisis affecting millions
More than 1 million North Carolinians felt the pinch as SNAP benefits were halted during the government shutdown. Gov. Josh Stein and Lt. Gov. Rachel Hunt spotlighted this crisis by volunteering at a local food bank, announcing $22 million in aid.
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North Carolinians saw partial SNAP payments come in but it's not enough, AG Jackson says
Attorney General Jeff Jackson said that after "winning" the lawsuit against the USDA, his department is seeking to bring the case to court again to have the agency issue the full payment after the it agreed to issue 50% of the payments.
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NC Attorney General warns about food drive scams
The effort to combat food insecurity is hitting a troubling snag as North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson warns of food bank scams. WRAL's 5 On Your Side explains the red flags you should look out for.
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NCCU campus pantry faces uncertain future amid government shutdown
As the federal government shutdown continues, the effects are reaching into unexpected corners of campus life -- including North Carolina Central University's Campus Pantry, which provides food and essential items to students in need.
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North Carolinians express lingering concerns over SNAP benefit uncertainty
Two federal judges ruled nearly simultaneously on Friday that President Donald Trump's administration must continue to pay for SNAP, the nation's biggest food aid program, using emergency reserve funds during the government shutdown.
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Judges order Trump administration to use emergency reserves for SNAP payments during the shutdown
BOSTON (AP) -- Two federal judges ruled nearly simultaneously on Friday that President Donald Trump's administration must continue to pay for SNAP, the nation's biggest food aid program, using emergency reserve funds during the government shutdown.
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Local food banks struggle to meet increased needs
Local food banks are reporting an uptick in need since the government shutdown. The Inter-Faith Food Shuttle says anywhere between 100 and 300 more people have received services between August and September. Their staff is expecting those numbers will go up as more federal workers are impacted by the shutdown.
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Cuts to federal food aid program coming soon to North Carolina
Fighting Hunger. Cuts made by Congress could impact local food banks. WRAL News looks at how local advocates are hoping to keep families fed.
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Food banks seeing spike in demand as prices rise
Food banks in Kansas are experiencing a significant increase in demand while donations decrease as food prices continue to climb across the country.
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'It makes me feel really happy': 6-year-old volunteer helps bring fresh food to neighbors in Chadbourn
The Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina and nonprofits held a Pop-Up Market in Chadbourn over the weekend
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Wake County Commissioners approve updated Food Security Plan
With over 37,000 children in Wake County struggling with food insecurity, Wake County Commissioners voted unanimously to add millions to various strategies to help
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More Americans are going hungry, and it costs more to feed them
The first time Kelly Wilcox drove her 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan to the food pantry near her home in Payson, Utah, she noticed one thing right away that surprised her: newer models of Toyota and Honda sedans and minivans. "I saw a bunch of other people with cars like mine, who had kids in cars," she said.
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Inflation makes it harder for food banks to help as need increases
Food banks and pantries in North Carolina are dealing with rising costs for gas and filling up grocery carts.
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'Food scarcity is definitely an issue': Food banks pantries struggling to keep shelves stocked
Food banks and pantries in North Carolina are dealing with rising costs for gas and filling up grocery carts.
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Local food banks see higher demand with soaring inflation
As inflation soars across the U.S., demand is also increasing for help from food banks throughout North Carolina.
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How local food pantries provide an avenue for all to lend a hand
Through Catholic Charities programs like the Fayetteville Food Bank, volunteers from all backgrounds are able to provide crucial aid to their communities.
