HIGH POINT, N.C. — The Piedmont Triad is facing its first real blast of winter, with temperatures dipping into the 20s tonight. A few flurries are possible before midnight — though unlikely to stick — and the Arctic cold is creating new challenges for families already stretched thin.
With SNAP benefits delayed or reduced, many households are struggling to cover both groceries and heating. Local food pantries are feeling the pressure.
“We are servicing at least 40 to 45 families per day,” said Stephanie White, food pantry manager for Open Door Ministries. “Occupants in those households in one given month have totaled over 700 people, so we’re feeding a lot of people.”…