More than 82,000 Wake County residents who use the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will not receive new benefits in November 2025. This follows instructions from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services to stop all new SNAP benefits for November, starting November 1. Residents can still use any existing funds already on their cards.
Wake County has created an interactive map at wake.gov/findfood. The map shows locations of food pantries, mini-pantries, and free meal sites in the county. The county is working with community partners to keep food shelves stocked. It is also asking for donations from residents, businesses, and organizations. Susan Evans, chair of the Wake County Board of Commissioners, said community support is important during this time…