Food & Nutrition (Food Stamps)

Friday, November 14th, full FNS benefits for the month of November were restored to beneficiaries. Depending on the time of month benefits are usually received, November FNS benefits may have been issued early. Please be advised that December benefits will be issued on their usual schedule. 
Please continue to check the balance on your EBT card, which can be done by calling the number on the back of the card (888-622-7328) or by using the ebtEDGE app. 
The Community Resources link below continues to provide additional resources within Henderson County.

Community Resources for food, meals & essentials
USDA
NCDHHS

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Food and Nutrition Services is a federal food assistance program that provides low-income families the food they need for a nutritionally adequate diet. Benefits are issued via Electronic Benefit Transfer cards (EBT cards). 

  HOW TO APPLY 

1. Online epass.nc.gov 
2. Via email ESinfo@HendersonCountyNC.gov  
3. By Telephone 828-697-5500 
4. By Fax 828-697-4976 
5. In person during business hours  
6. The drop box located in the front of the building anytime 

The application form is located below in the Supporting Documents.

SUPERVISORS:

Gwen Saltz
(828) 694-6212
Gsaltz@hendersoncountync.gov 

Sandra Phelan
(828) 694-6224
sphelan@hendersoncountync.gov

Click here for FNS eligibility info