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Food Pantries See Rising Demand as SNAP Benefits Halted During Federal Shutdown

Food Pantries See Rising Demand as SNAP Benefits Halted During Federal Shutdown

Antionette Kerr
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Food pantries across Davidson County expect a surge in visitors following the temporary suspension of SNAP benefits caused by the ongoing federal government shutdown.

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services confirmed that Community Services Block Grant (CSBG)–funded activities and SNAP operations are paused until Congress passes a federal appropriations act or continuing resolution.

The shutdown has left thousands of North Carolinians uncertain about when their next round of benefits will resume. In Davidson County, organizations supported by Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest North Carolina are stepping up to meet the growing need.

Local Resources

Residents in need of food assistance can visit one of the following pantries in Davidson County:

  • First Assembly of God (Lexington) – 3rd Saturday of each month, 9:30–11:30 a.m. | 336-249-0443

  • The Salvation Army Social Service (Lexington) – Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–4 p.m. | 336-248-3722

  • The Salvation Army DVS Soup Kitchen (Lexington) – Breakfast Tues & Thurs 8:30–9:30 a.m.; Lunch Tues & Thurs 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

  • North Lexington Baptist Church – Friday: “Freebie Friday” (perishable distribution only) | 336-249-9158

  • Thomasville Community Ministry – Mon–Fri 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | 336-476-1842

  • Davidson Community Action (Lexington) – Mon, Wed, Fri 8:30 a.m.–12 p.m. & 2–4 p.m. | 336-249-0234

  • South Davidson Family Resource (Denton) – Mon, Wed, Fri 8:30 a.m.–12 p.m. | 336-859-5399

  • Abbotts Creek “Labor of Love” (High Point) – 1st and 3rd Mondays only | 336-869-2624

  • House of Provision (Thomasville) – Tues 5–7 p.m. | 336-689-6143

  • Pastors Pantry (Lexington, Seniors) – Mon–Fri 8:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. | 336-249-8824

  • First Pentecostal Holiness (Thomasville) – 1st Saturday each month 9–11 a.m. | 336-472-7524

  • Services for the Deaf (Lexington) – 3rd Wednesday each month | 336-481-0662

  • JCF Ministries Full Gospel (Lexington) – 2nd and 3rd Saturdays | 336-248-8977

  • His Grace, His Souper Kitchen (Thomasville) – Mon–Fri 9:30–11:30 a.m. | 336-475-3152

  • Open Hands Ministry (Lexington) – Mon, Wed, Fri 8:30–11:45 a.m. | 336-242-6142

  • Greater Things Outreach (Thomasville) – Tues & Thurs 3:30–5:30 p.m. | 336-475-4357

  • Canaan UMC Food Pantry (Winston-Salem) – Last Thursday of each month 5:30–7:30 p.m. | 336-769-2732

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