Western NC food banks, pantries in Helene-ravaged communities see federal funding cuts
North Carolina was poised to receive more than $11.4 million in funding through the LFPA program, according to MANNA’s ...
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Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest N.C. stands to lose $2M following USDA cuts
Second Harvest Food Bank CEO Eric Aft says the cuts come at a time when the need is growing. In February the agency provided ...
Federal funding cuts threaten North Carolina food banks' ability to serve communities
The need for fresh produce and food in North Carolina continues to grow, but recent budget cuts could slow the efforts of ...
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USDA cancels $11 million in federal funding for North Carolina food banks
The USDA has notified the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services that it would terminate the agreement for the Local Food Purchase Assistance Program, which is one of the ...
ENC food banks dealing with federal funding cuts
The Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina says they will lose close to $2 million in federal funding every year.
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Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina's new CEO faces rising hunger, federal funding cuts
CEO Amy Beros spent years working for the Food Bank before leaving to help run another hunger-relief program. She returned ...
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USDA cuts could hit NC food banks, schools the hardest
A representative with the food bank said the federal funding makes up a significant portion of the organization's budget.
USDA cuts local produce funding, impacting NC food banks
The USDA announced the end of two pandemic-era programs that earmarked millions of dollars for schools and food banks across ...