Food assistance in North Carolina - Alchetron, the free social encyclopedia

In North Carolina, several state laws have influenced the eligibility and distribution of food assistance benefits. These include the exercise of state-specific allowances, such as felony restrictions, and additional rules that have been created by the legislature (see both “Current Legislation” and “Pending Legislation” below). Because of these legislative impacts, food assistance in North Carolina operates under a unique set of rules.

Overview of Food Assistance in North Carolina

Uniqueness of program (“FNS” vs. “SNAP)

Numbers on how many people participate and how much federal funding is distributed

Types of food assistance

Current Legislation Affecting Food Assistance in North Carolina

Felony laws

Age of "minor" participants

Pregnant women

Pending Legislation Affecting Food Assistance in North Carolina

Prohibition of lottery tickets

Elimination of unemployment/Medicaid programs

Elimination of food bank programs

References

Food assistance in North Carolina Wikipedia

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