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10/29/2025

**Community Resource Alert: Food Support for NC, SC & VA Residents**
If your SNAP benefits are delayed or stopping Nov 1, you’re not alone. Families across our region may need extra support — and there are local resources ready to help.

North Carolina
*Find local pantries: Call 2‑1‑1 or visit NCDHHS Food & Nutrition Services

*Charlotte area: Nourish Up Food Bank – 📞 704‑523‑4333 https://nourishup.org/pantries/
Other areas: Food Bank of the Albemarle (Northeast NC): https://afoodbank.org/get-help/food-locator/
Second Harvest Food Bank of Southeast NC (Fayetteville and Southeast NC) https://hungercantwait.org/find-help/find-food/
Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina (Greater Triangle Region through Coastal NC) https://foodbankcenc.org/find-food-resources
Inter-Faith Food Shuttle (Greater Triangle Region) https://foodshuttle.org/findfood/
Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina (Greater Charlotte area) https://www.secondharvestmetrolina.org/need-food/get-food-assistance
Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NC (Greater Triad area and Northwest) https://www.secondharvestnwnc.org/find-help
MANNA Food Bank (Western NC) https://mannafoodbank.org/where-to-get-help/

*Updates & emergency info: NCDHHS Shutdown Resources: https://www.ncdhhs.gov/about/federal-government-shutdown

South Carolina
*Interactive map of pantries: Free Food Map: https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/111800efc88d4da4887aa8776dc91a3b/ =id%3AdataSource_2-af0b07fa38bc470b88060bba00ee84c8%3A138

*Harvest Hope Food Bank: get help here: https://www.harvesthope.org/get-help?utm_source=chatgpt.com

*State SNAP support & outreach: SC DSS SNAP Outreach: https://dss.sc.gov/assistance-programs/food-and-nutrition-programs/snap-outreach/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

Emergency fund info: One SC Fund activated (Please consider donating, if you can.)

Virginia
*Find pantries near you: 2‑1‑1 Virginia

Regional food banks:
Feeding Southwest Virginia
– 📞 540‑342‑3011

Blue Ridge Area Food Bank
– 📞 540‑248‑3663

SNAP info & applications: VA DSS SNAP Page

News: VA declares emergency to expedite food aid

**Tips to Stay Prepared**
-Use any remaining SNAP/EBT balance now
-Stock non-perishable foods (beans, canned goods, rice)
-Call pantries ahead to check hours and requirements
Families with children, seniors, or disabilities may get priority support

When in doubt, dial 2‑1‑1 for emergency food resources

Please share this post to help neighbors and friends in need. Together, we can ensure no one goes hungry.

I will continue to add to this list as I get more resources.

10/02/2025

✨ ISO: Black women who are craving a little more softness in their week ✨

Are you…
🌱 In search of a space where you don’t have to carry it all?
🌱 Tired of being “the strong one” and longing for rest + authenticity?
🌱 Wanting community with other Black women who get it without explanation?

That’s exactly why I created The Soft Place — a virtual support group designed for Black women to connect, rest, and return to themselves.

We meet Thursdays at 6 PM EST via Zoom. It’s part grounding, part honest conversation, and all about creating space to just be.

A few spots are still open. DM me if you (or someone you know) has been looking for this. 💜

Send a message to learn more

09/04/2025

✨ Today’s the day ✨

The Soft Place launches tonight.
A space for Black women to breathe, rest, and reconnect—without the pressure to perform or hold it all together.

I created this group because I know how rare it is to have somewhere you can simply be. Tonight, we begin.

Here’s to softness, healing, and community.

— Latise

Send a message to learn more

08/27/2025

A Few Spots Left!

The Soft Place is a virtual process group for Black women who are ready to pause, breathe, and reconnect with themselves and others.

We meet Thursdays, 6–7:15 PM EST, and the group starts September 4th.

This hybrid group (part structured, part open process) offers space for:

*Grounding and nervous system regulation

*Real conversation

*Connection with other Black women who truly get it

💻 Virtual | $40/session | Ongoing

Spots are limited to keep the group intimate. If you’ve been craving a space where you can just be, don’t wait — reserve your spot today:

Thank you for your interest in The Soft Place. This space is for Black women who are longing for rest, regulation, and connection—with no pressure to explain, perform, or be “strong.” Please share a bit about yourself below.

07/29/2025

Therapist friends—this one’s for your clients (and maybe for you too)…

I created The Soft Place because even in healing spaces, Black women are often holding it together when they really need to fall apart safely.

This is a virtual process space for Black women to breathe, regulate their nervous systems, and be in community—with no pressure to perform or explain.

Not therapy. Not coaching. Just real conversation, guided grounding, and space to be.
It opens September 4th.

If you know a client, colleague—or you—who’s been needing something like this, here’s the invitation.
www.moorelifecounseling.com/contact
Feel free to share or reach out if you want to learn more.

05/01/2025

Feeling emotionally drained, mentally foggy, or like burnout could steal your summer?
You’re not alone—and you don’t have to push through it on your own.

Reclaiming Summer: A 4-Week Burnout Recovery Group for Women is your space to pause, reset, and reconnect with yourself and with others who understand the weight you're carrying.

Each week, we’ll explore meaningful themes like:
Validating your burnout experience
Redefining self-care for real life
Identifying support + managing overwhelm
Building your burnout recovery toolkit and community

Whether you're running on fumes or just need a reset, this group is for you.

Email Latise or Jaymie to reserve your spot—space is limited!

05/01/2025

Feeling drained? Snapping at people you love? Wondering where you went?
You’re not alone—and you’re not broken. You’re burned out.

Reclaiming Summer is a 4-week virtual group for women (especially moms and professionals) who need space to breathe, reset, and reconnect—with themselves and a supportive community.

Virtual and convenient
Led by 2 licensed therapists
Starts Friday, June 3 | 10–11 AM
$340 for the full 4-week experience
Only 10 spots—intimate and transformative

This summer, choose you.
DM or email us with questions.


11/21/2024

When the Sun clocks out and your mood does too…😩😩😩 IS anyone else exhausted?

10/30/2024

10/16/2024

IT'S WELLNESS WEDNESDAY! This week, we're talking about managing anxiety by focusing on what we can control.