PITT COUNTY, N.C. (WITN) – Multiple food banks that serve Eastern Carolina say they are spreading the word about cuts to federal programs that were helping them.
The Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina says they will lose close to $2 million in federal funding every year, which will add more challenges to what they’re already facing.
Among the challenges are rising food costs.
“The cost of food has already gone up. Us not having the supplement food that has come in from the federal government, we’re gonna see an increase of people coming to the food bank more. The need is gonna be greater than ever,” said Food Bank of CENC Regional Development Director, Whykeshia White.
White also says the food bank was in shock when they learned about the cuts.
“I think everyone was more so just like.. wow. What are our next steps? How can we continue to help our neighbors in need and be ahead of this – knowing this is going to affect us,” said White.
They aren’t the only food bank feeling the pinch, though. The Food Bank of the Albemarle, which serves multiple ENC counties also says they will be affected.
The food bank tells WITN their losses are expected to be $1 million.
ENC residents who’ve used food banks and food pantries in the past say they wish DOGE could feel the impacts themselves, as it might change their minds on the cuts.
“I would love to see some of those that are doing the cuts be in the position to lose everything they’ve got and get into a position where they have to use a food pantry. That would be awesome to see. Then, they’d understand why these programs are so vital, so important,” said Greenville resident, Steve Hill.
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