Getting the Food You Need During A Natural Disaster
You can’t prevent natural disasters from occurring, but being prepared and knowing about resources can help you recover faster if a disaster strikes. One resource that can help you get[…] Read More
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If you knew these five things you’d probably apply for SNAP benefits after all!
Filling out an application for FNS/SNAP benefits (previously Food Stamps) may seem a bit daunting, but before you throw your hands up in the air and mutter “no way!” I’d[…] Read More
Eat Better Tomorrow with an Electronic Benefit Card (EBT)
FNS/SNAP benefits (previously food stamps) are now distributed on an EBT card – long gone are the books of food stamps! This card is used at the checkout counter[…] Read More
Using your FNS/SNAP Benefits at your Local Farmers Market
Not all farmers markets accept FNS/SNAP benefits, but quite a few do, and the list is growing every day. To find out if your local farmers’ market accepts these benefits,[…] Read More
For most households, there is no resource limit for FNS/SNAP benefits
In North Carolina (NC), to qualify for FNS/SNAP benefits, there are no resource limits for most households. In the past, NC and many other states have had limits on cars[…] Read More
