Healthy Start Connection

11/18/2025

11/18/2025

11/18/2025

ATTENTION MAXTON: This month's distribution fell on Thanksgiving so it has been rescheduled to tomorrow! Please share!

11/12/2025

NCDHHS Pauses Full SNAP Payments After Court Decision; Remains Ready to Process Benefits When Authorized by Federal Government

STATEMENT — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) acknowledges the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision issued late Friday night granting the Trump Administration’s appeal to temporarily halt the distribution of full Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. After issuing partial November SNAP benefits to North Carolinians on Friday morning, NCDHHS was on track to issue the remaining full benefits over the weekend. However, due to the White House decision to appeal a court order that would have provided full benefits, NCDHHS paused this effort.

NCDHHS is communicating directly with beneficiaries and people who are impacted and posting regular updates on the NCDHHS website dedicated to the federal government shutdown (https://www.ncdhhs.gov/about/federal-government-shutdown?mc_cid=a86d0f6e4f). DHHS is also updating the SNAP website (https://www.ncdhhs.gov/divisions/child-and-family-well-being/food-and-nutrition-services-food-stamps?mc_cid=a86d0f6e4f) to include more details and an FAQ.

11/07/2025

On November 5th, 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.

• 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. We know how important these benefits are. NCDHHS will continue to share updates on this situation on our website.

Continue to Apply and Renew: All residents should continue to apply for SNAP benefits and submit renewal paperwork on time. County DSS offices remain open and are processing all applications and recertifications to prevent a backlog when funding is restored.

11/07/2025

PHP Baby Shower
IE Johnson Community Center
Please come out between 11-2
Free Goodies
Free Food
Community Partners

11/06/2025

Baby Basics starts on Monday! If you are thinking of having a baby soon, already pregnant, or just had a baby, come and get some great information and connect with other parents. Here is the link to register - https://uncp.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_em1lqbExFpYGlSe

11/06/2025

11/06/2025

See you tomorrow, Red Springs!!

11/05/2025

This event is almost here, Friday is the day! Call to register, open to all Medicaid recipients.

If you have Medicaid, come and join us in Laurinburg next Friday for this great event! Call the number on the flyer to register or with questions.

11/05/2025

Here is the link to register - https://uncp.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cSDIOUk2qhjka5o