RALEIGH and CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) -- The state government and the Tepper Foundation are leading North Carolina organizations in giving nearly $18 million to food banks amid the government shutdown and looming suspension of SNAP benefits.

The state will grant $10 million to food banks across North Carolina, Gov. Josh Stein announced Tuesday. They’re joined by AmeriHealth Caritas, which will give $5 million, the David & Nicole Tepper Foundation, which will accelerate $2.5 million from a previously announced $10 million gift, and other donors.

The announcements come as food banks prepare for an influx of need following the U.S. Department of Agriculture decision to suspend the SNAP program Nov. 1.

“With the help of generous partners, North Carolina is taking action to keep fami

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