With enhanced benefits ending food insecurity could soar says one expert Emma Thomas March 8, 2023 1 min 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 About the Author Emma Thomas Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Governor continues warnings about China, techNext: VCT’s new season, Salem Museum exhibit; St. Paddy’s Day events Related Stories 1 min read Blue Ridge Land Conservancy to host 2025 Conservation Celebration on September 21 Web Staff September 12, 2025 1 min read The need for more housing … and the preservation of structures that have historical value. Can those two viewpoints co-exist? Gene Marrano September 11, 2025 1 min read Food Lion, Feeding Southwest Virginia team up to support Manna Ministries pantry Gene Marrano September 11, 2025