CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Text STUFFTHETRUCK to 50155 to donate to Nourish Up to help our neighbors in need right now or bring non-perishable donations on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. to Holy Comforter Episcopal Church (2701 Park Road, Charlotte, NC 28209).

The longest government shutdown in U.S. history is affecting thousands of families in Mecklenburg County who rely on SNAP benefits . WCNC Charlotte is taking action to help those impacted by that loss.

Destiny Richards spoke to community leaders on Wednesday about what area leaders are doing to combat the loss.

“The need for food and nutrition assistance in Mecklenburg County is still immense,” County Manager Mike Bryant told Destiny Richards. “Despite having the largest number of SNAP recipients in North Carolina, we’re not permitted — n

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