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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Relief Center

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Relief Center

North Carolina

These resources – like the public health crisis itself – are constantly evolving and are only current as to the date of publication. This page was last updated on July 16, 2020.

For more up-to-date information on the relief programs available in North Carolina, we recommend that you visit the state's COVID-19 Information Hub, the North Carolina Department of Commerce or the North Carolina Center for Nonprofit Organizations' Nonprofit Pandemic Resources. 

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Description of Program and Relief

Food and Nutrition Services (Food Stamps)

Food and Nutrition Services is a food assistance program that provides low-income families the food they need for a nutritionally adequate diet. While no specific guidance has been provided for those affected by COVID-19, individuals and families adversely impacted by COVID-19 should be eligible if they meet general eligibility requirements.

Government or Lead Agency

North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services

Dates Available

Available now

Eligibility Requirements/Restrictions

Information on Food and Nutrition Services eligibility is available at https://www.ncdhhs.gov/assistance/low-income-services/food-nutrition-services-food-stamps.  People may be eligible for Food and Nutrition Services if their total income falls below the appropriate gross income limits for your household size. Some individuals must participate in Food and Nutrition Services as one household even though they purchase and prepare their meals separately. All individuals receiving Food and Nutrition benefits must be United States citizens or immigrants admitted to the United States under a specific immigration status. Some households may be subject to a resource test.

Application Deadlines (If Applicable)

Available now

Contact for More Information

https://www.ncdhhs.gov/divisions/dss/social-services-contact-form

Customer Service Center: (800) 662-7030

List of Additional Information

https://www.ncdhhs.gov/assistance/low-income-services/food-nutrition-services-food-stamps

https://epass.nc.gov/CitizenPortal/application.do


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