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Tag: SNAP

Posted inState Health Policy

A historic increase in food stamp benefits began this month. Will it be enough?

by Nadia Bokhari October 27, 2021October 29, 2021

By Nadia Batool Bokhari Nadiya Ahmady lives in Raleigh with her husband, Waheed, and three children, Yasir, 13, Narjis, 11, and Nasir, just 11 months old. As has happened with many families over the past 19 months, the coronavirus pandemic has dealt a blow to their family finances. Nadiya lost her job as a preschool […]

shows three politicians who are usually at odds on the same dias, they're there in order to sign bills to provide COVID relief
Posted inInfectious Disease

Coronavirus Today – Feb. 4 – Governor’s pandemic spending plan; Recommends teacher bonuses; Lawmakers pass COVID relief proposal

by Anne Blythe February 4, 2021April 14, 2021
Posted inInfectious Disease

Coronavirus Today – March 31 – Utility shut-off bans, prison update, Fayetteville curfew

by Editor March 31, 2020April 14, 2021
A coronavirus sign at the entrance to a closed salon says the establishment will be closed until farther notice.
Posted inInfectious Disease

Coronavirus today – March 23 – Cooper extends school closings, orders gyms, salons, barber shops, theaters to close

by Editor March 23, 2020April 14, 2021
A little girl drinking water among other people. This photo was taken at the Giving Spoon to illustrate food insecurity.
Posted inNutrition

Food insecurity in Chatham represents larger economic trend

by Carolina Public Press October 28, 2019October 27, 2019
A crowd stands behind a podium with a "Health care emergency tour" sign. A woman holding a medically fragile child speaks at the podium
Posted inChildren's Health

Raising and speaking out for medically fragile kids

by Yen Duong September 26, 2019September 26, 2019

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