Governor Stein Volunteers at MANNA FoodBank, Presents $585,000 Donation from the State of North Carolina
By Marge | Published 2025-11-14T16:14:41.422+00:00
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Raleigh -- Press Release Governor Josh Stein's Office November 13, 2025: Today, in advance of the North Carolina Awards, Governor Josh Stein volunteered at MANNA FoodBank in Asheville. During his visit, Governor Stein presented a $585,000 check from the State of North Carolina, part of his ongoing initiative to surge public and private donations to food banks.
While the government shutdown had prevented NCDHHS from distributing full benefits, new guidance received today from the USDA has enabled NCDHHS to load full benefits onto recipients’ cards tomorrow morning.“MANNA FoodBank has remained committed to its mission of feeding North Carolinians, both after the Hurricane Helene destroyed their facility and while the federal administration paused SNAP payments,” said Governor Josh Stein. “We have to make sure our neighbors can put food on the table. Nor