News item: North Carolina is listed as one of the states where the food stamp program is underused. Social workers say they can’t seem to interest eligible families to come in and sign up.
“I don’t think they understand that we’re here to help them,” one explains.
On the tight little benches and awkward chairs sat a double handful of people, staring down at their shoes.
“Yes, Mr. Perkins is still here,” the receptionist’s voice broke over the silence as she cradled the phone. “That’s right, he’s waiting for Mrs. Neal.”
