Millions of families rely on SNAP, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program , to put food on the table each month. SNAP helps participants buy groceries at grocery stores, farmers' markets, and other authorized retailers. It also supports employment and training programs to help participants gain skills and stability. But right now, SNAP benefits for November are at risk , and it’s important to understand why and what it could mean for our community. How SNAP Works Ther

During “The War on Drugs” in the 1990s, the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act (PRWORA) of 1996 was passed nationwide. This act banned individuals with a felony drug conviction from receiving federal food assistance. Since then, many states have opted out of this ruling, citing concerns for equity and seeing the increase in food insecurity because of this law. North Carolina, however, has not opted out of this ruling and still bars anyone with a