High costs, inflation, and the aftermath of the pandemic have nonprofits asking for help.
GREENSBORO, N.C. — This time of year is known as the time for giving.
Non-profits across Greensboro have been stepping up to the plate, continuing to serve hot meals, deliver packaged food, and provide other necessities to those in need.
Those needs have only increased due to high costs, inflation, and the aftermath of the pandemic. It has nonprofits asking for help.
Senior Director, Carie Jones-Barrow said 22 percent of the people who live in Greensboro live at or below the federal poverty line.
“It is an upsetting statistic and we work year-round to help people meet their needs today, as well as get on a path to leaving poverty.,” said Jones-Barrow. “We do this through strategic partnerships with 34 different agencies and at this time of year, it’s really important to continue to think about …