Gov. Josh Stein was on hand Monday as Meals on Wheels delivered its eight millionth meal in Forsyth County. The recipient was Ben Briggs, a 105-year-old retired science teacher who relies on the nonprofit to deliver meals to his home.
In North Carolina 13.9% of seniors, more than 341,000 older adults, face food insecurity.
Stein said rising grocery prices leave too many North Carolinians like Briggs wondering where their next meal may come from…