Local food pantries are experiencing heightened demand across the state, with some returning to levels similar to those at the height of the pandemic, according to Second Harvest Foodbank CEO Michelle Orge.
Traditionally, fall is low season for food banks across the country. They usually see a surge in demand during the summer months, which depletes their stocks.
Teachers in West Virginia are striking for higher wages and better benefits, but not at the expense of hungry students.
