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The exterior of an Ingles grocery store.

Ingles Details Storm Impact: Power Outages, Cash-Only Transactions

Ingles lost power in 80 of its 198 stores from Tropical Storm Helene, and all stores were unable to process credit or debit cards, requiring cash-only transactions “for various periods of time,” according to the company’s newly released annual report.

Sweet potatoes.

Fresh at Farmers Markets This Week

Markets are back! Though winter markets are smaller, you can still find a good mix of seasonal produce including storage crops, like sweet potatoes, potatoes, and winter squash, plus cold-weather veggies.

A warehouse full of food and supplies.

Food Access Woes Growing in Western NC Months After Helene

In the immediate aftermath of Tropical Storm Helene, broken roads kept hungry people from accessing the grocery stores that remained open. But two-and-a-half months out, mountain communities are experiencing persistent challenges to food access.