TARBORO, N.C. (WITN) - As reductions in food-assistance benefits take effect across the country, community organizations are seeing a surge in need — including food pantries.

Kelly Spivey, WITN’s former Hometown Hero, who runs a curbside community pantry from her home off East Church Street in Tarboro, says demand has climbed sharply in recent weeks.

“The pantry stays busy but the past few weeks especially just given the current situation with SNAP. People are really feeling the uncertainty about where their next meal is coming from,” Spivey said.

The pantry, which she opened with her family in 2018, began as a simple act of kindness after her young son offered to help a man experiencing homelessness.

Since then, it has grown into a neighborhood hub for food and household supplies. Spi

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