Raleigh mother says SNAP benefits delay forced family to use savings as food insecurity rises
Raleigh mother says a delay in SNAP benefits created financial hardship for her family Raleigh mother, Sky Hayden, says a delay in receiving her Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits from Wake County forced her family to use savings to cover basic needs. This comes as demand for food assistance in central and eastern North Carolina continues to rise. Hayden, who submitted the necessary paperwork for her SNAP benefits review, said the delay created financial hardship for her family. The Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina has reported record levels of food insecurity, with many struggling to keep up with rising grocery costs despite being employed or living on fixed incomes. To meet the growing demand, the organization is working with farmers, retailers and community partners to distribute more food.
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RALEIGH, N.C (WTVD) -- A Raleigh mother says a delay in receiving her Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits from Wake County forced her family to drain savings to cover basic needs... [3427 symbols]
