Food pantry

As the coronavirus threat continues, more and more people are staying at home venturing, out only for necessities or medical care.

Area nonprofits are raising alarms about how the partial federal government shutdown may affect those in the Triad. This comes amid uncertainty as to how federal food assistance will impact people in the community.

Hunger is an ongoing problem in the U.S. for people of all ages. And that includes college students.

A Winston-Salem church has opened a food pantry in their front yard to help feed hungry people. It's called the "blessing box," and it's filled with more than just food.