How do I apply for Food and Nutrition Services?

Applications for Food and Nutrition Services are taken at local county Departments of Social Services in the county in which the household resides. Some counties have Food and Nutrition Services outreach offices as well. Persons who live in households consisting only of SSI (Supplemental Security Income) applicants or recipients may apply for Food and Nutrition Services at the Social Security Administration Office.

Online Screening Tool
Available online is a pre-screening tool. This screening tool was created and is maintained by the United States Department of Agriculture. It is a good tool to use to see if you might qualify for Food and Nutrition Services.

The online screening tool can be found at www.usda.gov.

An application for the Food and Nutrition Services can be downloaded via online at
http://info.dhhs.state.nc.us/olm/forms/dss/dss-8207.pdf

Please visit the local county Department of Social Services directory to locate the office nearest you.

Please visit the Social Security Administration Office locater website to find the closest office to you.

Page Modified 07/10/2009