In the News - New CBS 17 Local Coverage: SNAP Cuts Threaten Community Gardens in Sampson County
- HPDP FFORC
- Aug 1, 2025
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FFORC | August 4, 2025
New CBS 17 Local Coverage: SNAP Cuts Threaten Community Gardens in Sampson County
A recent feature highlights how federal budget cuts—specifically the elimination of SNAP-Ed funding—are jeopardizing three vital community gardens in Sampson County that feed hundreds of families. Community leaders, including the Coharie Tribe, warn these cuts could dismantle projects that have generated over 30,000 pounds of produce and supported underserved rural communities.
‘My worst fear is people will go hungry’: SNAP cuts impact Sampson County community gardens
UNC FFORC and local partners stress that losing SNAP-Ed funding would create major health and economic fallout for families relying on access to fresh, affordable food.
Read the full story below to learn more.
Link to news video: https://www.cbs17.com/video/snap-cuts-impacting-community-gardens-in-sampson-county/10930726
Link to the Coharie Tribe website: https://coharietribe.org/
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