FORSYTH COUNTY, N.C. — Thousands of people in Forsyth County could soon lose access to essential federal assistance programs if the government shutdown continues into next month.
County leaders say residents who rely on benefits like the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program may be among the first affected once October ends.
During a briefing Tuesday, the county’s Director of Health and Human Services outlined how a prolonged shutdown could disrupt funding for both programs…