Disaster Food Stamps Approved for Hurricane Matthew Victims in Some NC Counties
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Many counties affected by Hurricane Matthew are now eligible for emergency food benefits through the U.S. Department of Agriculture Disaster Food and Nutrition Services Program. D-SNAP, or known as disaster food stamps, is available for those who have experienced food loss because power outages of more than 8 hours and those who have ha significant losses of property.
To be determine eligibility, applicants for the disaster benefits will need to provide:
- Photo ID or any other document that verifies your identity
- Residency (if possible)
- Utility bills, tax bills, insurance policies, or a collateral
- Social Security Number and date of birth for each household member
- Income for each household member
This is for people not receiving benefits Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP/EBT/Food Stamps)
APPLICATIONS TAKEN AT YOUR LOCAL DSS OFFICE:
ONLY FROM OCTOBER 22 – 26th (DAILY — EVEN SUNDAY!)
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ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:
Your liquid resources (cash readily available and all funds in checking and saving accounts) must be less than $2,250 ($3,250 or less if someone in your household is age 60 or older).
Your total income received (or expected to be received) between October 8, 2016 through November 6, 2016, minus a deduction for disaster-related expenses and shelter expenses, shall not exceed federal income limits.
| Cumberland | Cumberland Co. DSS 1225 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, NC 28301 |
10/22/16 – 10/26/16 | 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
| Cumberland | St. Luke’s AME Church 522 Hillsboro St. Fayetteville, NC 28301 *NOTE: For Individuals over 60 and those with mobility issues ONLY |
10/22/16 – 10/24/16 & 10/26/16 |
Sat., Mon., Tues., Wed. 8:00 a.m. to 5;00 p.mSun. 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
| Harnett | Harnett County Cooperative Extension 126 Alexander Drive Lillington, NC 27546 |
10/22/16 – 10/26/16 | 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
| Hoke | Hoke County DSS 314 S. Magnolia Street Raeford, NC 28376 |
10/22/16 – 10/26/16 | 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. |
| Hoke | Senior Services 423 E. Central Ave. Raeford, NC 28379 *Note for citizens 65 and over, and citizens with medical devices ONLY |
10/22/16and 10/24/16 – 10/26/16 (Sat., Mon.- Wed.) |
7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. |
| Johnston | Johnston County DSS 714 North Street Smithfield, NC 27577 |
10/22/16 – 10/26/16 | 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
| Robeson | Robeson County DSS 120 Glen Cowan Road Lumberton, NC 28360 |
10/22/16 – 10/26/16 | 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
| Sampson | Sampson Co. Agri-Exposition Center Heritage Hall 414 Warsaw Road Clinton, NC 28328 |
10/22/16 – 10/26/16 | 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. |
| Bladen | Bladen County DSS 208 East McKay St. Elizabethtown, NC 28337 |
10/22/16 – 10/26/16 | 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
| Bladen | Tar Heel Fire Dept. 269 Tar Heel Ferry Road Tar Heel, NC 28392 |
10/22/16 – 10/26/16 | 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
| Bladen | Bladenboro Fire Dept. 519 West Seaboard St. Bladenboro, NC 28320 |
10/22/16 – 10/26/16 | 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
| Bladen | Lower Bladen Co. (Communities Citizen Building) 153 Lightwood Knot road Kelly, NC 28448 |
10/22/16 – 10/26/16 | 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
| Bladen | Powell-Melvin Center 450 Smith Circle Dr. Elizabethtown, NC 28337 |
10/26/16 | 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
