10/29/2025
Due to the ongoing federal government funding lapse, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, formerly known as food stamps, may not be available in November.
Residents may check their balances on the ebtEDGE app or by calling the number on the back of their EBT card.
The Craven County Department of Social Services was not involved in the decisions leading to the potential disruption in benefits. Benefits are not dispersed directly from the County. Questions about benefits should be directed to the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services – (800) 662-7030.
Craven County does not have an alternative benefit program. However, there are numerous food pantries in Craven County, some of which are listed below. This list is not exhaustive, and operating days and hours may change from time to time, so we have included phone numbers where available.
• The Food Bank of Central and Eastern NC - (252) 577-1912 | 1702 Red Robin Ln., New Bern | Hours: Monday -Friday 8:30 AM-5:00 PM
• Feed Craven - (252) 348-0787 | 3317 Highway 70 E, New Bern | Hours: vary - check the website for dates and times feedcraven.org
• Living Bread Holiness Church - (252) 671-6515 | 1116 S Glenburnie Rd., New Bern | Hours: Tuesday-Thursday 11:30 AM -5:30 PM
• Religious Community Services (RCS) - (252) 633-2767 ext. 4015 | 919 George St., New Bern | Hours: Monday – Friday 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM by appointment only
• Salvation Army - (252) 637-2277 option 2 | 1402 Rhem St., New Bern | Hours: Tuesday-Wednesday 1:00 PM -3:00 PM
• Word of God Christian Center - (252) 638-3474 | 3650 Neuse Blvd., New Bern | Hours: 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month 9:00 AM -12:00 PM
• Antioch Community Outreach - (252) 617-9064 | 762 Antioch Rd., New Bern | Hours: Wednesday 11/12, 12/10, 1/14 4:00 PM -7:00 PM
• The Gathering Place - (252) 515-1080 | 114 Trader St., Havelock | Hours: Tuesday and Thursday 11:00 AM -1:00 PM
• Havelock Cherry Point Ministerial Outreach - (252) 447-5190 | 925 E Main St. STE, 20, Havelock | Hours: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Monday – Friday | Havelock residents/Havelock school district only
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