Disaster Food Assistance Approved for Eight Additional Counties Impacted by Hurricane Matthew | Eastern NC Now

Governor Pat McCrory's request for Disaster Food and Nutrition Services benefits for North Carolina households impacted by Hurricane Matthew was approved today for eight additional counties.

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Press Release:

    Raleigh, N.C.     Governor Pat McCrory's request for Disaster Food and Nutrition Services benefits for North Carolina households impacted by Hurricane Matthew was approved today for eight additional counties.

    "North Carolinians are resilient and we will recover, but we must remember that some of our neighbors lost everything as a result of Hurricane Matthew," said Governor McCrory. "Disaster food assistance will help provide immediate help to those in need as they begin to rebuild their lives."

    This assistance will help individuals who are not current recipients of Food and Nutrition Services, or food stamp benefits. Disaster assistance has now been approved for residents of: Anson, Carteret, Chatham, Hertford, Northampton, Perquimans, Richmond and Scotland counties, which have been declared as major disasters areas eligible for federal assistance.

    A total of 45 counties across eastern North Carolina have been approved for Disaster Food and Nutrition Services benefits.

    Residents in the impacted counties who are not currently receiving Food and Nutrition Services benefits may qualify for disaster assistance for a one-month period if they have suffered losses from Hurricane Matthew, including:

  • Destroyed or damaged homes
  • Disaster-related expenses
  • Loss of income or food as a result of power outage or household flooding

    For more information on Disaster Food and Nutrition Services benefits, click here.

    The governor has encouraged individuals and groups to help in the relief efforts by making a financial or other contribution. Monetary contributions to the North Carolina Disaster Relief Fund for Hurricane Matthew can be made by texting NCRECOVERS to 30306 or by visiting NCDisasterRelief.org. This is one of the best ways to help fund long-term recovery efforts.

  • Contact: McCrory Communications
  •     govpress@nc.gov

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