In North Carolina and nationally, extra Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) benefits for COVID-19 (“emergency allotments”) will end with the final month for emergency allotments coming in February 2023. What that means for clients is that their benefits will go back to pre-pandemic, regular monthly benefit amounts starting March 2023. Neither the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services nor Social Services have control over this change as this is being mandated by a federal bill passed. During the pandemic, all FNS beneficiaries received emergency allotments, bringing their monthly benefit to the maximum amount allowed for their household size. Households that were already receiving the maximum amount received a $95 monthly supplement. These emergency allotments have been critical in helping families compensate for financial and economic hardships due to COVID-19. Due to the length of time these supplements have been issued, we anticipate this will be a major change for these households.
Alamance County Department of Social Services appreciates your cooperation in assisting us with sharing this information and ensuring that our clients are not only aware but are preparing for the change. Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have additional questions.
Contact Danae Pickard/ Danae.Pickard@alamance-nc.com