Free grocery store sees growing need in western North Carolina

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BLACK MOUNTAIN, N.C. (WLOS) — For many people in western North Carolina, recovery from Helene continues to affect some of the most basic needs – including putting food on the table.

One local nonprofit says the number of people using its free grocery store has grown significantly over the past year as residents continue to deal with the storm’s lingering effects, as well as rising everyday costs…

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