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Food Bank Bounces Back From Helene to Tackle Hunger Crisis in Western NC

Source
NC Health News
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Date
Oct 15, 2024
Summary
Highlights high rates of food insecurity in rural western North Carolina and how these challenges were exacerbated by Hurricane Helene. Features an Asheville-based food bank that offers food distribution throughout the region, but which incurred significant damages in the storm. Describes ongoing efforts to distribute food to storm-affected rural areas, including pop-up distribution sites, mobile kitchens, and state and federal assistance programs.
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Access · Emergency preparedness and response · Food security and nutrition · North Carolina