RALEIGH, N.C. — After recent federal funding cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), food pantries across the state are facing a critical shortage. The Catholic Parish Outreach Food Pantry staff said they’re working to keep shelves stocked but have seen an increase in families needing help.
It’s a constant sound at Catholic Parish Outreach Food Pantry as volunteers tear open boxes and work to pack the carts to deliver food to guests.
“We’ve seen a real drop in the amount of food that’s been donated,” said Tommy Boggs, a 13-year volunteer. He said it’s happened in just the last two years…