The Department of Social Services now offers a program in Food and Nutrition Services called SNAP. SNAP stands for Simplified Nutritional Assistance Program.
Individuals must meet the following criteria to be eligible for SNAP:
- Receive SSI, (individuals may have other income as well)
- Age 65 or older
- Not living in an institution
- Residing in North Carolina
- Purchasing and preparing food separately from other people living in the home
*NOTE: Married individuals living in the same home cannot be considered a separate household
If you are eligible, you will receive monthly food stamps and an EBT Card. Your case will be automatically certified for a three-year period.
How to apply:
| In-Person |
| Granville County Social Services 410 West Spring Street Oxford, NC 27565 |
| On-Line |
| ePASS |
| Paper Application |
Mail, FAX or Drop-Off: |