The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) received a letter from the federal government stating that the November Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) benefits may be disrupted if the federal shutdown continues. NCDHHS is working to get a better understanding of exactly what that disruption will mean for North Carolina residents.

NCDHHS is speculating the possibility that November FNS benefits may not be issued on the normal schedule for your usual benefit amount. NCDHHS understands how important these benefits are and will share updates as soon as federal guidance is issued.

For more information on FNS benefits and impacts from the federal shutdown you may also visit NCDHHS’s website at www.ncdhhs.gov/fns.

You can check your balance in the ebtEDGE app or by calling the number on the back of your EBT card.

Polk County Food Resources are:

Thermal Belt Outreach
www.tboutreach.org
828-894-2988
134 White Dr Columbus NC 28722

Share Thy Bread
www.sharethybread.org
828-440-1174
2820 Lynn Rd Tryon, NC 28782

The Hope Chest (Child & Baby Items)
www.columbus-bc.org/the-hope-chest
828-894-8588
45 Houston Rd
Columbus NC 28722

Dial 2-1-1 or visit nc211.org to connect with local food pantries, meal programs, and other essential services. Available 24/7 and in multiple languages. To contact Polk County Department of Health and Human Services call 828-894-2100.