SNAP
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Food insecurity is hitting thousands of NC children—and it’s following them into the classroom
More than 580,000 NC children rely on SNAP to help keep food on the table. On school mornings in North Carolina, some children arrive already exhausted. School teachers and nurses across the state report seeing the signs: difficulty concentrating, irritability, and complaints of headaches and stomach aches before lunch. In many cases, the cause is…
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North Carolina’s most heartwarming stories of 2025
Read this year’s top tales of do-gooders, good feelings, and other heartwarming stories from NC.
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6 ‘good Samaritan’ acts in NC done by regular people
Read six heartwarming stories of “good Samaritans” doing kind deeds in NC.
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Greensboro Farmers Curb Market nears its 152nd year in operation
For more than 150 years, the Greensboro Farmers Curb Market has brought local farmers and families together, making it the oldest and most enduring market in the city.
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Discover these 9 farmers’ markets in Greensboro
Farmers’ markets in Greensboro carry a distinct personality shaped by North Carolina’s agricultural heritage and diverse geography, making them a better spot to get fresh goods than a traditional supermarket.
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5 of the best international markets in Greensboro
These five can’t-miss international markets in Greensboro stand out not only because of what they sell, but because of what they make possible.
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Greensboro’s 2 best independent grocery stores
In Greensboro, these independent grocery stores play a critical role in local food accessibility and offer an alternative to big-box chains.
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Activists boycott Rep. Chuck Edwards’ McDonald’s over his support of SNAP cuts
A NC civil rights group says it is asking people to boycott US Rep. Chuck Edwards’ fast food restaurants, including McDonald’s, because of his vote to cut food benefits for poor people.
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The 4 best grocery stores for holiday meal shopping in Greensboro
If you’re hosting this year’s festive gatherings, you have several strong options for holiday meal shopping in Greensboro.
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Where to find free food resources in Greensboro
Here are some free food resources available across Greensboro, from long-standing food pantries to newer mutual-aid initiatives that meet people exactly where they are.
