A nationwide survey expects 7 million more people will experience food insecurity this year than in 2019. Author: Eugene Daniel (WVEC) Updated: 8:35 PM EDT July 15, 2021
Here in Hampton Roads, there’s a concern about what a dip in those benefits could mean for families who’ve banked on it during the COVID-19 pandemic.
“You know, a lot of people who faced significant impacts of COVID-19, particularly financially, are still dealing with the effects of those,” said Kelsey Mohring, vice president of Corporate Social Responsibility & Marketing at United Way of South Hampton Roads.
Mohring said the impact of COVID-19 is still very much being felt in the area.