Moore County has been declared a disaster county by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services. These declarations authorize the Moore County Department of Social Services to administer the Disaster Food and Nutrition benefits program.
This program is designed to
authorize food stamp benefits for eligible households that are not currently
receiving food and nutrition benefits and have experienced a loss as a result
of Hurricane Florence. Residents may qualify for assistance for a one-month
period if their home was damaged or destroyed or they have disaster related
expenses, or they lost income or had food loss because of a power outage or
household flooding resulting from Hurricane Florence. Eligibility is
based on available income and resources.
Residents currently receiving
food stamp benefits, including those requesting replacement benefits, are not
eligible for this disaster program.
Applications for Disaster Food and Nutrition benefits will be taken at the DSS building at 1036 Carriage Oaks Drive in Carthage beginning Friday, Sept. 28, through Saturday, Sept. 29, and Monday, Oct. 1, through Saturday, Oct. 6. Hours will be from 8:00 a.m. until 5 p.m. each weekday and from 9:00a.m. until 5:00p.m. on Saturday. No applications will be taken on Sunday.
Individuals applying for Disaster Food and Nutrition benefits will be asked to provide verification of identity. This will not have to be picture identification; any document that shows their name, such as a utility or other bill, will be accepted.
Because long lines and wait times are possible, individuals are encouraged to bring medications and other necessary items. Due to limited space, individuals are encouraged to limit the number of people accompanying them and to consider arranging child care if possible. Residents should come prepared for inclement weather while waiting outdoors as no outdoor shelter is available for those waiting in line.
No food vendors will be
allowed in the parking lots at application locations. In addition, no
donations will be accepted or distributed at application locations.
Due to the possibility of large numbers of
applicants, neighboring residents and businesses should expect heavy traffic
and parking in the
area.