With pandemic-related food insecurity on the rise, food pantries fear new spike following end of expanded federal benefits | Local News

BOSTON — Between cooking meals and making deliveries to combat changing needs, food pantries have had their hands full during the pandemic. And following the expiration of expanded unemployment benefits through the federal government, groups that provide emergency meals are expecting another surge in need. Food insecurity reached new highs […]

Rowan County’s Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program off to great start – Salisbury Post

Rowan County’s Expanded Food Nutrition and Education Program (EFNEP) Educator Kysha Rooks has recruited two organizations for their summer camp program. EFNEP is currently partnered with Haley’s Future Leaders Childcare Center and Happy’s Farm Inc. Camp Cook Play. It includes six engaging one-hour lessons per week for youth ages 5-12. […]