$11 Million in Food Bank Funding Cut: North Carolina Faces Hunger Crisis
The USDA’s termination of funding for the Local Food Purchase Assistance Cooperative Agreement will eliminate $11 million in funding for North Carolina food banks. This includes a $2 million loss for the Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina, jeopardizing the purchase of fresh produce directly from local farmers. The resulting economic impact on farmers and the increasing food insecurity in the 34 served counties are significant concerns. The food bank is now seeking state funding to offset this substantial loss.
John Q. Hosedrinker