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 The Tiny Cargo Company has big plans for its scale up at new facility Gene Marrano February 23, 2026 0 Roanoke College Poll: Virginians support tougher gun laws but doubt the impact Clark Palmer February 23, 2026 0 Virginia Tech to host Afghan female soldiers and student author for storytelling event Web Staff February 23, 2026 0