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Durham County warns of possible SNAP and nutrition benefit disruptions amid federal shutdown
Summary
County officials told residents that state and federal notices warned of disruptions to food and nutrition benefits during the federal government shutdown and pointed to county resources, including NC DHHS updates, a Durham food resource map, and local food pantries.
County staff alerted residents that state and federal agencies had issued notices warning of disruptions to food and nutrition benefits if a federal government shutdown continued. Clerk Qualis (S5) read the announcement and directed residents to NC DHHS online information for updates; staff also pointed to a county web page with links to food pantries and a Durham food resource map.
Presenters and commissioners noted that Durham has invested more than $3 million in ARPA food‑security efforts and runs a network of more than 60 food pantries, but they also expressed concern about rising demand at community pantries. Commissioners encouraged coordination across county departments and community partners as staff proceed with the new food system assessment.
