Food

  • Hurricane Helene Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP)

    People living in 25 western NC counties and members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians impacted by Hurricane Helene…

  • Division of Child and Family Well-Being

    The Division of Child and Family Well-Being works to promote healthy and thriving children in safe, stable and nurturing families,…

  • Sun Bucks / Summer EBT

    Key Updates Educators, community partners, and county offices: view the SUN Bucks resources toolkit. Use the SUN Bucks Search Tool to see if…

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    Farmers Markets

    Farmers markets offer fresh produce and other items sold by local farmers, including baked goods, pet food, cheese, meat, and…

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    Food & Nutrition Services/SNAP

    Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) is a federal program that provides low-income families with assistance to pay for food. Benefits…

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    Food Pantries & Soup Kitchens

    Many families struggle to afford the cost of groceries. Food pantries and soup kitchens are two resources that help make…

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    WIC Program

    WIC is the Special Supplemental Program for Women, Infants, and Children provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.   How does…

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    School Lunch Program

    The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free school lunches to children in public and nonprofit…

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    Summer Food Program

    The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) also called summer meal programs or summer lunch programs are free meal sites that help…

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    Congregate Nutrition & Home Delivered Meals

    Congregate Nutrition provides free meals, typically lunch, in a group setting. This program is usually for older adults who may…