Hurricane Helene devastated North Carolina farmers seven months ago, leaving a significant food insecurity gap. While the White House pledges support, aid organizations like Bounty & Soul report insufficient government funding. They've seen a 340% increase in food purchasing needs, supplementing local farmers with wholesalers due to high demand. State aid is arriving slowly, and nonprofits are filling the funding gap with private donations, though these are unsustainable. Experts warn that the slow response risks driving struggling farmers out of business.

Prepared by Christopher Adams and reviewed by editorial team.