With enhanced benefits ending food insecurity could soar says one expert Emma Thomas March 8, 2023 1 minute read A local expert on family nutrition says the end of enhanced SNAP benefits could spell trouble for thousands of Roanoke families — but she says help is still out there to fill in the gaps. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has that story: Click here for nutrition resources Share: Post navigation Previous: Governor continues warnings about China, techNext: VCT’s new season, Salem Museum exhibit; St. Paddy’s Day events Related Stories Virginia is now the first state in the south and the 15th nationwide to create a paid family and medical leave program Gene Marrano May 13, 2026 Roanoque Baroque season finale, History Museum photography exhibition open to all, Local Colors is this Saturday Gene Marrano May 13, 2026 Virginia Democrats appeal to U.S. Supreme Court to save redistricting map Ian Price May 12, 2026