Updated December 23, 2020 8:16 p.m. EST
By Leslie Moreno, WRAL multimedia journalist, & Jessica Patrick, WRAL multiplatform producer
Raleigh, N.C. The economic problems caused by the coronavirus pandemic have increased the number of people seeking assistance this holiday season, according to local nonprofits.
Nationwide, more than half of charitable organizations are expecting to raise less money in 2020 than they did last year, and a majority said they expect the trend to continue into 2021, according to a survey by the Association of Fundraising Professionals.
Fewer resources doesn t stop the demand, however – or the desire to meet it.
At the Catholic Parish Outreach food pantry in Raleigh, cars began lining up at 8 a.m. Wednesday, an hour before the pantry opened, to receive holiday meals and other food.