Fayetteville shelter sees increase in demand amid record low temperatures

Record-breaking cold temperatures in Fayetteville are driving more people to seek warmth, food, and shelter.

That has pushed local facilities to expand services and accommodate a growing population in need.

The city reached a record low of 12 degrees Monday morning, and shelters across Cumberland County reported a sharp rise in demand as freezing temperatures persist. In recent days, The Salvation Army of the Sandhills saw a 12% increase in people seeking refuge from the cold…

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