Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program Education Nutrition Education Nutrition education provides educational information and classes to improve the likelihood that families on a limited budget make healthy food choices and choose physically active lifestyles by acquiring knowledge, skills and behavior changes consistent with MyPlate Dietary Guidelines for Americans. North Carolina Nutrition Education Program The primary focus is to provide low-income families and children comprehensive nutrition education, a healthy diet, obesity prevention, physical activity and better access to food through FNS. Families and children are provided education opportunities through a collaborative partnership between the Division of Social Services, community agencies, organizations and universities. Learn more about our partners North Carolina Food and Nutrition Resource Programs SNAP-Ed Health Channel: Videos on a healthy lifestyle. North Carolina's diabetes prevention programs - To learn more about prediabetes visit: - https://diabetesfreenc.com/learn-about-prediabetes/ To find out if you or someone you care for are at risk for prediabetes take the test: https://doihaveprediabetes.org/take-the-risk-test/#/ Your Rights “In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English. To file a program complaint of discrimination complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found at: http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: Mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20250-9410Fax: (202) 690-7442Email: program.intake@usda.gov. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.Spanish version For SNAP Outreach/Education questions, please contact: Konnie Tran, Program Coordinator, 919-527-6319 SNAP-Ed Reach & Impact by Implementing Agency Program Statistics and Reviews Simplified Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP) North Carolina’s Simplified Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP) is a demonstration project designed to deliver food assistance to elderly individuals receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI). SNAP is a simplified version of Regular Food and Nutrition Services (FNS). Individuals must meet the following criteria to be eligible for SNAP: Receive SSI, (individuals may have other income as well) and Age 65 or older, and Not living in an institution (being in an Alcohol/Drug Treatment Center (ADTC) is considered being institutionalized for SNAP purposes), and Residing in North Carolina, and Purchasing and preparing food separately from other people living in the home, and Not be receiving Food and Nutrition Services, Food Stamps, or SNAP in another state. All SNAP Cases are one person households. SNAP households must meet regular Food and Nutrition Services household concept eligibility requirements. NOTE: Married individuals living in the same home cannot be considered a separate household. Income and deductions are not considered when determining SNAP allotment amounts. Only shelter costs are used to determine the allotment amount. Allotment amounts for SNAP are as follows: The FNS allotment amount is $105.00 if the rent, mortgage, and/or lot rent expense is $200 per month or higher. The FNS allotment amount is $60.00 if the rent, mortgage and/or lot rent expense is less than $200 per month. SNAP Application Procedures Individuals applying for Regular Food and Nutrition Services will be evaluated for and authorized for SNAP if the criteria for SNAP is met and the SNAP allotment amount is equal to or greater than current allotment amount. Potential SNAP recipients are identified monthly via the North Carolina State Data Exchange (SDX) match process and are automatically mailed a SNAP Application. Applications are processed within 30 days from the date the application is received in the local Department of Social Services (DSS). Eligible households automatically receive an EBT card with PIN instructions once the SNAP application is approved. SNAP cases are certified for 36 months. SNAP Conversion Process Current Food and Nutrition Services cases meeting the SNAP eligibility criteria will automatically convert to a SNAP case if the SNAP allotment amount is equal to or greater than current allotment amount. We strive to keep this information as accurate as possible. If information on this page needs to be updated, please Email us. Public Notice Below is a link to the Federal Register Notice for N-PEARS 60-day comment period. This notice invites the general public and other public agencies to comment on the proposed information collection. Written comments must be received on or before August 9, 2022.https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2022/06/10/2022-12504/agency-information-collection-activities-proposed-collection-comment-request-supplemental-nutrition
Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program Education Nutrition Education Nutrition education provides educational information and classes to improve the likelihood that families on a limited budget make healthy food choices and choose physically active lifestyles by acquiring knowledge, skills and behavior changes consistent with MyPlate Dietary Guidelines for Americans. North Carolina Nutrition Education Program The primary focus is to provide low-income families and children comprehensive nutrition education, a healthy diet, obesity prevention, physical activity and better access to food through FNS. Families and children are provided education opportunities through a collaborative partnership between the Division of Social Services, community agencies, organizations and universities. Learn more about our partners North Carolina Food and Nutrition Resource Programs SNAP-Ed Health Channel: Videos on a healthy lifestyle. North Carolina's diabetes prevention programs - To learn more about prediabetes visit: - https://diabetesfreenc.com/learn-about-prediabetes/ To find out if you or someone you care for are at risk for prediabetes take the test: https://doihaveprediabetes.org/take-the-risk-test/#/ Your Rights “In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English. To file a program complaint of discrimination complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found at: http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: Mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20250-9410Fax: (202) 690-7442Email: program.intake@usda.gov. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.Spanish version For SNAP Outreach/Education questions, please contact: Konnie Tran, Program Coordinator, 919-527-6319 SNAP-Ed Reach & Impact by Implementing Agency Program Statistics and Reviews Simplified Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP) North Carolina’s Simplified Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP) is a demonstration project designed to deliver food assistance to elderly individuals receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI). SNAP is a simplified version of Regular Food and Nutrition Services (FNS). Individuals must meet the following criteria to be eligible for SNAP: Receive SSI, (individuals may have other income as well) and Age 65 or older, and Not living in an institution (being in an Alcohol/Drug Treatment Center (ADTC) is considered being institutionalized for SNAP purposes), and Residing in North Carolina, and Purchasing and preparing food separately from other people living in the home, and Not be receiving Food and Nutrition Services, Food Stamps, or SNAP in another state. All SNAP Cases are one person households. SNAP households must meet regular Food and Nutrition Services household concept eligibility requirements. NOTE: Married individuals living in the same home cannot be considered a separate household. Income and deductions are not considered when determining SNAP allotment amounts. Only shelter costs are used to determine the allotment amount. Allotment amounts for SNAP are as follows: The FNS allotment amount is $105.00 if the rent, mortgage, and/or lot rent expense is $200 per month or higher. The FNS allotment amount is $60.00 if the rent, mortgage and/or lot rent expense is less than $200 per month. SNAP Application Procedures Individuals applying for Regular Food and Nutrition Services will be evaluated for and authorized for SNAP if the criteria for SNAP is met and the SNAP allotment amount is equal to or greater than current allotment amount. Potential SNAP recipients are identified monthly via the North Carolina State Data Exchange (SDX) match process and are automatically mailed a SNAP Application. Applications are processed within 30 days from the date the application is received in the local Department of Social Services (DSS). Eligible households automatically receive an EBT card with PIN instructions once the SNAP application is approved. SNAP cases are certified for 36 months. SNAP Conversion Process Current Food and Nutrition Services cases meeting the SNAP eligibility criteria will automatically convert to a SNAP case if the SNAP allotment amount is equal to or greater than current allotment amount. We strive to keep this information as accurate as possible. If information on this page needs to be updated, please Email us. Public Notice Below is a link to the Federal Register Notice for N-PEARS 60-day comment period. This notice invites the general public and other public agencies to comment on the proposed information collection. Written comments must be received on or before August 9, 2022.https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2022/06/10/2022-12504/agency-information-collection-activities-proposed-collection-comment-request-supplemental-nutrition
