Hunger and Homelessness Week

Education

Number of homeless students in WS/FCS increased 11% over last year

Amy Diaz

Nearly 1,200 Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools students were identified as experiencing homelessness last year. That’s an 11% increase from the year before, and more than double from 2020.
Education

WS/FCS students experiencing homelessness more than doubled since 2020

Amy Diaz

The number of students experiencing homelessness in Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools has more than doubled since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Housing

Winston-Salem officials say homelessness has worsened since the pandemic

Eileen Rodriguez

It’s hunger and homelessness awareness week nationwide and Winston-Salem is taking part. Local officials say the pandemic has exacerbated the situation in the city.