Non-profits Hit Hard by Gas Prices - North Carolina NPR News

Non-profits Hit Hard by Gas Prices

June 25, 2008 | LeShea Agnew

According to AAA Carolinas, since Easter, gas prices have jumped 51 cents a gallon in the state and continue to set record high prices daily. In the Triad, as the price of a gallon of regular unleaded gas inches closer to four dollar, consumers are feeling it in the pocket. And now non-profit organizations are feeling the strain as they attempt to maintain and recruit volunteers. Meals on Wheels of Forsyth County is one non-profit struggling to service a full roster of clients with fewer volunteers. WFDD's LeShea Agnew says the group is relying on the commitment of it's remaining volunteers to feed the triad's hungry. More Meals on Wheels information: http://www.seniorservicesinc.org/mealsonwheels.aspx