Second Harvest Food Bank responds to proposed SNAP budget cuts
Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest North Carolina CEO Eric Aft discusses the statewide impacts of proposed federal cuts to SNAP.
Poverty
Piedmont nonprofits working to bring Thanksgiving cheer to people in need
Local churches, nonprofits and volunteers band together to offer Thanksgiving meals and fellowship to those less fortunate.
Samaritan Ministries serves its 5 millionth meal
Since its founding in 1981, Samaritan, with the help of tens of thousands of volunteers, has served lunch to people in need in Forsyth County every day of the year.
Triad area nonprofits uplift women in poverty with family-centered approaches
Climbing out of poverty can be especially difficult for single moms and their children. It's why nonprofits in the Triad area, and programs like Flourish, are taking family-centered approaches to tackle this.
A Bed and A Book to expand services for children in need
A local organization is working to help kids in need in the Piedmont and High Country.
Winston-Salem officials say homelessness has worsened since the pandemic
It’s hunger and homelessness awareness week nationwide and Winston-Salem is taking part. Local officials say the pandemic has exacerbated the situation in the city.
Second Harvest aims to reduce area hunger with shelf-stocking push
Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest North Carolina is launching an effort to bring in food donations and provide 25,000 meals to area residents.
With housing voucher in hand, some families still struggle to find homes
Some of the High Country's most vulnerable residents are facing major hurdles when it comes to finding affordable housing.
