Food insecurity relief efforts continue to be a priority in Vance County for organizations like Area Christians Together in Service (ACTS), and the disruption to November Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) funds will apply even more pressure here and across the state.
The Vance County Department of Social Services director, and other directors across the state, received written notice October 27 indicating: “The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has directed North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) to suspend the issuance of November 2025 … (SNAP) to the approximately 1.4 million North Carolinians who need assistance…”
Any assistance you may be able to provide to ACTS now may become especially important in the days to come as the federal government shutdown continues.
ACTS most recent needs list includes:
GENERAL PANTRY
- Pinto beans, navy beans, great northern beans, pork and beans, baked beans, blackeye peas
- Sliced/diced potatoes, mixed veggies, carrots
- Collard greens, turnip greens, mixed greens
- Diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, spaghetti sauce
- Tomato soup, chicken noodle soup
- Canned chicken, canned beef, luncheon meat
- Dry pasta, dry rice, dry beans, instant potatoes
- Cereal, jelly, canned peaches
BACKPACK BUDDIES
- Single serve (microwave) Chef Boyardee
- Vienna sausages, Beanee Weenees
MISCELLANEOUS
- Laundry detergent, dish detergent, bleach, ammonia-free glass cleaner, Awesome all-purpose cleaner, bathroom cleaner, steel wool/scouring pads, toilet paper, paper towels
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