Amy Beros: Chairwoman of the Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina on Food Insecurity

Amy Beros joined Jeff Hamlin to raise concern about looming federal funding cuts that could drastically impact hunger relief efforts across the state. These cuts are part of the "One Big, Beautiful Bill," recently passed by the House and now under consideration in the Senate. Beros explained that approximately 1.6 million North Carolinians currently face food insecurity, and 1.4 million depend on SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits. The proposed legislation could lead to reductions in SNAP funding and slashes to food bank support, putting even more strain on already overwhelmed services. Beros emphasized that if the cuts go through, many families, children, and seniors may be left without access to consistent, nutritious meals.