North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) and the Pender County Department of Social Services (DSS) have received a letter from the Federal Government indicating potential disruptions to November Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) benefits if the federal shutdown persists. We are currently working to understand the full implications of this disruption for North Carolina. This may result in November FNS benefits not being issued on your usual schedule or for your regular benefit amount. We recognize the importance of these benefits and will provide updates as soon as federal guidance is available.
For further information on FNS benefits and the impact of the federal shutdown, please visit the NCDHHS website at www.ncdhhs.gov/fns. You can also check your balance using the ebtEDGE app or by calling the number on the back of your EBT card.
If individuals inquire, refer them to local food resources or the list of resources below:
Sincerely,
Rich Blankenship, Director
Pender County Dept. of Social Services
