Western NC Food Bank Celebrates Record Year Amid Rising Hunger
By Maria Santos | Published 2026-02-20T10:00:58.352Z
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MANNA FoodBank, which serves Western North Carolina, announced a record-breaking year in food distribution, providing more than 25 million meals to families and individuals facing food insecurity....
MANNA FoodBank, which serves Western North Carolina, announced a record-breaking year in food distribution, providing more than 25 million meals to families and individuals facing food insecurity. The milestone marks a significant increase from previous years and highlights the growing need for food assistance in the region.
The Asheville Citizen-Times reports that MANNA FoodBank attributes the surge in demand to rising inflation, the ongoing economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, and increas
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