RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — As millions of North Carolinians prepare to potentially lose food assistance in November due to the federal government shutdown, the state government has made a large monetary donation to food banks across the state.

According to a news release from the governor's office, the State of North Carolina is donating $10 million to food banks across the state. In addition to the state, several other organizations have made donations to food banks and other means forms of preventing food insecurity.

These organizations, according to the governor's office, include: • AmeriHealth Caritas: $5 million • David & Nicole Tepper Foundation: Accelerating more than $2.5 million to food banks across North and South Carolina to provide immediate access to funds for food purchases

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