<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=4Q1rVk_0w7fr98t00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=4Q1rVk_0w7fr98t00" width="750" height="396" ></figure>Raleigh -- October 15, 2024: North Carolina Department of Health &amp; Human Services: People living in 25 western NC counties and members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians living in zip code 28719 impacted by Hurricane Helene can apply to receive a one-time benefit to help buy food through the Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP).To be eligible, applicants must:Have suffered losses/damages related to Hurricane Helene, such as damage to property or loss of incomeHave proof of identity and proof of residency (if available)Not currently receiving benefits through Food and Nutrition Services (FNS). People receiving FNS can also get extra help to buy food but do not need to fill out a D-SNAP application.Certain income and resource limits may apply.Apply for BenefitsPre-registration is available beginning Oct. 15.Eligible households can pre-register online for assistance three days before the program starts by using the ePASS pre-registration tool at epass.nc.gov. Once pre-registration is completed, applicants will be issued a confirmation number and will need to call 1-844-453-1117 between Oct. 18 and Oct. 24 to complete the interview part of the application. Beginning Oct. 18 - 24, 2024, eligible households may apply for D-SNAP by phone or in person.To apply by phone, call the D-SNAP Virtual Call Center at 1-844-453-1117 from 8 a.m.- 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, and from 9 a.m. - noon on Saturday and Sunday. To manage call volumes, individuals are asked to call on their assigned day based on their last name:10/18: A-G10/19: H-M10/20: N-S10/21: T-Z10/22: Open to all10/23: Open to all10/24: Open to allPeople may apply in person on weekdays from 8 a.m.- 4 p.m. and on weekends from 9 a.m.- 2 p.m. at the following locations: Alexander County: Alexander County Department of Social Services604 7th St SW, Taylorsville, NC 28681 Alleghany County: Emerson Black Building1375 Hwy 21 N, Sparta, NC 28675Ashe County: Ashe County Department of Social Services (main office)150 Government Circle, Suite 1400, Jefferson, NC 28640Avery County: Avery County Library (Basement) 150 Library Rd, Newland, NC 28657Buncombe County: Buncombe County Health and Human Services (main office)40 Coxe Ave., Asheville, NC, 28801Burke County: Burke County Department of Social Services 700 E Parker Rd, Morganton, NC 28655Caldwell County: Former Walgreens Building625 Harper Ave., Lenoir, NC 28645Catawba County: Catawba County Department of Social Services 3030 11th Ave Dr SE, Hickory, NC 28602Clay County: Clay County Department of Social Services 119 Courthouse Dr, Hayesville, NC 28904Cleveland County: Cleveland County Schools Bus Garage300 Kemper Road, Shelby, NC 28152Gaston County: Gaston County Health and Human Services (DSS)330 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Gastonia, NC 28052Haywood County: Haywood County Health and Human Services 157 Paragon Pkwy #300, Clyde, NC 28721Henderson County: Blue Ridge Commons Shopping Center2111 Asheville Hwy, Hendersonville, NC 28739Jackson County: Jackson County Department of Social Services 15 Griffin St, Sylva, NC 28779Lincoln County: Lincoln County Department of Social Services 1136 East Main St, Lincolnton, NC 28092Macon County: Macon County Department of Social Services 183 Holly Springs Plaza, Franklin, NC 28734Madison County: Madison County Department of Social Services 5707 US Hwy 25-70, Suite 1, Marshall, NC 28753McDowell County: McDowell County YMCA gymnasium (bottom level)348 Grace Corpening Drive, Marion, North Carolina 28752Mitchell County: Mitchell County Department of Social Services 347 Longview Dr, Bakersville, NC 28705Polk County: Polk County Health and Human Services Agency, Human Services Building 231 Wolverine Trail, Mill Spring, NC 28756Rutherford County: Isothermal Community College (ICC)Foundation Performing Arts Center, 286 ICC Loop Road Spindale NC 288160Transylvania County: Transylvania County Library (Rogow Room)212 South Gaston St., Brevard, NC 28712Watauga County: Watauga County Department of Social Services 132 Poplar Grove Connector, Suite C, Boone, NC 28607Wilkes County: Wilkes County Department of Social Services 304 College St, Wilkesboro, NC 28697Yancey County: Burnsville Town Center6 South Main St., Burnsville, NC 28714 Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Residing in 28719:Qualla Boundary, Qualla Boundary, 1526 Acquoni Rd, Cherokee, NC Jackson County DSS, 15 Griffin St., Sylva, NC 28779</div></body>

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

Raleigh -- October 15, 2024: North Carolina Department of Health & Human Services: People living in 25 western NC. counties and members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians living in zip code 28719 impacted by Hurricane Helene can apply to receive a one-time benefit to help buy food through the Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP).