The Cabarrus Compass

The Cabarrus Compass

Wortman pushes $1 million in emergency aid as SNAP benefits expire in Cabarrus County

Commissioners weigh local response as federal shutdown disrupts food assistance programs and leaves thousands of residents at risk.

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Nov 04, 2025
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Commissioner Kenny Wortman, left, made the motion to distribute $1 million in emergency aid to local nonprofits. Screenshot via Cabarrus County’s YouTube page.

As federal safety-net programs falter — leaving thousands of local families uncertain about how they’ll afford groceries or formula — Cabarrus County Commissioner Kenny Wortman is calling for swift county action.

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