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Food assistance in North Carolina

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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

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