Food & Nutrition (Food Stamps)

The federal government has issued guidance stating November FNS benefits will be suspended due to the ongoing federal shutdown. Please see the Community Resources link below for additional information and resources within Henderson County. Links for the USDA and NCDHHS for additional information can be found below as well.

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