![]() ![]() “The COVID pandemic was the first time they accessed these benefits. Food banks and soup kitchens expect an increase in people needing help, especially those who have only received food stamps since the extra benefits were available. This may come as a surprise to people who were not aware that the extra SNAP, also referred to as “food stamps,” benefits were ending. To access the Brunswick County resource guide, click here. To access the New Hanover County food resource guide, click here. ![]() “We’re just doing the best that we can to make sure to be proactive, and get them plugged into the different community partners that can help them,” said Fawn Rhodes, New Hanover County Health and Human Services equity coordinator. ‘Or do I buy groceries for my family?’ Then I would want them to look into the resource guide and contact us because there might be some assistance available to alleviate that factor that would free up money for food,” said Amber Garner, New Hanover County Social Services program manager. “If someone does need assistance with their utility bill, and they have to choose: ‘Do I keep my home, my home warm or cold?’ Depending what season we’re in. That’s why using what is available is so critical. Those involved with these services say losing those benefits will have a domino effect on families, especially as prices on everything from groceries to gas remain high. The guides consist of locations and phone numbers of programs, soup kitchens, food banks, churches and other organizations or charities that can assist those needing help with food. Some counties have resource guides for people who need assistance, such as New Hanover County and Brunswick County. ![]() Monthly, a family of four can go from receiving around $974 to roughly $650. For example, the average FNS benefit per person per day will decrease from $8.12 to $5.45. ![]()
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