Rachel Abrams

Last Friday, Daily producers Olivia Knatt and Anna Foley went to Kermit, West Virginia, a rural town of about 300 people.

There was a mobile food pantry set up outside a Baptist church.

Volunteers loaded items including eggs, potatoes, plums, and cucumbers into people's cars.

Honey, that's good.

Thank you.

West Virginia is one of the top recipients of SNAP benefits in the country.

About 16% of West Virginians get food assistance through SNAP.

And even with the extra help, a lot of people rely on food pantries, especially at the end of the month, and especially this month, when there hasn't been much clarity about whether benefits were coming or not.

Hi there.

My name's Olivia.

I'm with the New York Times.

Walking down the line of cars, Olivia and Anna spoke to people about what they were planning to do next.

And what brings you guys out here today?

Get some meat.

I've seen the list and they have turkey and eggs.

How much money do you receive, if you don't mind me asking?

Snap, $136.

When did you find out that you probably weren't going to be receiving benefits for November?

About two weeks ago.

What are your plans for making ends meet this month?