The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) released the following information for citizens who receive Food and Nutrition Services benefits:
On November 5, the federal government directed NCDHHS and other states to issue November 2025 benefits at a 35% reduction of maximum allotments. There are a few important things to know about how this will impact November FNS benefits at this time.
The amount you receive will be less than what you normally get for your monthly benefit. Some households, that normally have smaller benefits, may not receive anything under the reduction directive. A 35% reduction in the “maximum allotment” does NOT mean everyone just gets 35% less. Most households will see a bigger impact because of how SNAP formulas work.
North Carolina DHHS is required by federal law to implement benefit reductions exactly as directed by the federal government. States do not have the option to provide different amounts or calculate the benefits in a different way.
How much you receive in November will depend on your household size and the amount of benefits you normally get.
- Households that normally receive the maximum benefit will see about a 35% reduction. That means if you usually get the full amount for your household size, you will get about two-thirds of that this month.
- Households that normally receive less than the maximum will likely see a larger reduction. In some cases, especially for households with three or more people who usually receive smaller amounts, there may be no benefit issued this month. 5
- Households with one or two people will receive at least $16, even if their calculated benefit would otherwise be lower.
NCDHHS’ website has information on how to calculate your expected benefit for November at ncdhhs.gov/shutdown. You can check your balance in the ebtEDGE app or by calling the number on the back of your EBT card.
Citizens in Currituck County with questions may contact the Department of Social Services at 252-232-3083.
To find food resources in Currituck County, click on this list of local food pantries.
