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 Olde Salem Brewing Company launches food service at downtown Roanoke location Clark Palmer June 5, 2026 Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport launches daily nonstop service to Dallas-Fort Worth Web Staff June 5, 2026 Sen. Warner sponsors bipartisan bill to make hot rotisserie chicken SNAP-eligible Clark Palmer June 5, 2026