According to Food Bank officials, hunger has reached its highest level in at least a generation in North Carolina.
Just as SNAP benefits were reinstated for millions of Americans following the reopening of the federal government, many are now set to permanently lose them.
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"I think it's a great time to start this assessment."
The Supreme Court on Tuesday extended an order blocking full SNAP payments, amid signals that the government shutdown could soon end.
With SNAP benefits going out late, nonprofits are begging for pet food donations to prevent desperate owners from surrendering their dogs and cats to animal shelters.