RALEIGH, N.C. – Governor Pat McCrory announced today that the U.S. Department of Agriculture approved his request for citizens in six more counties inundated in October by flooding from Hurricane Matthew to be eligible to receive Disaster Food and Nutrition Service benefits.
“Even though the storm has passed, there are still many people hurting in North Carolina,” Governor McCrory said. “As we begin to recover from the devastation of Hurricane Matthew, disaster food assistance is an additional step to help people get back on their feet again.”
This benefit is for individuals who are not current recipients of Food and Nutrition Services (FNS), or food stamp benefits. It is approved for residents of Brunswick, Camden, Chowan, Currituck, Halifax and Pasquotank counties, which were declared earlier as major disasters areas eligible for federal assistance just a few days after the hurricane struck.
A total of 37 counties across eastern North Carolina have been approved for Disaster Food and Nutrition Services benefits.
Residents in the impacted counties who are not currently receiving Food and Nutrition Services benefits may qualify for disaster assistance for a one-month period if they have suffered losses from Hurricane Matthew, including:
• Destroyed or damaged homes
• Disaster-related expenses
• Loss of income or food as a result of power outage or household flooding
The federal government determines eligibility based on available income and resources.
Those applying for Disaster Food and Nutrition Services benefits must provide proof of identity along with proof of residency (if available). Applicants must apply in the county where they reside.
Disaster Food and Nutrition Services: Locations, Service Dates and Hours of Operation
Application sites will operate for five days beginning Thursday, Nov. 3, 2016 and continuing through Monday, Nov. 7, 2016, for the six additional counties at the following locations. Dates and hours of operation may vary per county.
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