Supporting Our Community During the SNAP Pause
When SNAP benefits paused, families across the Valley faced impossible choices, like paying rent, keeping the lights on, or putting food on the table. Food insecurity is not just a statistic here; it is our neighbors, our friends, and our families. Many are feeling the strain right now, and the holidays and colder months make it even harder.
At the Black Mountain–Swannanoa Chamber Foundation, our work focuses on connecting people with resources and bringing local nonprofits together to respond to urgent needs. By sharing information, coordinating efforts, and supporting one another, we strengthen the systems that keep families fed, housed, and cared for.
Resources available to the community include:
WNC & Appalachian Supply Site – a comprehensive listing of organizations providing food, supplies, and other support
Buncombe Resource Guide – this guide highlights local food resources and connects neighbors to immediate support.
In times like this, every act of support matters. Together, our community can rise to meet the moment and ensure that everyone has access to the resources they need.