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Apply for Food and Nutrition Services (SNAP, food stamps)

Provided by: Wake County Health & Human Services (for NC FNS/SNAP) (Wake County)

Food and Nutrition Services (SNAP, formerly food stamps) helps low-income households buy food. Wake County Health & Human Services handles applications and recertifications.

Ways to do it

• Wake County Food and Nutrition Services: https://www.wake.gov/departments-government/social-services/programs-services/food-and-nutrition-services
• Wake County Health & Human Services: call 919-212-7000
• New applications: email Foodandnutrition@wake.gov
• Active cases and recertifications: email FNSrecert@wake.gov

Good to know

• As of November 4, 2026, Wake County reported that USDA told states to hold November SNAP benefit files during the federal government shutdown. People could still apply and recertify. Check the page for updates.
• The County also reported delays in processing applications and recertifications. Watch your mail for recertification paperwork.
• For more food help, see wake.gov/foodsecurity or NC 211.

Related

• Find help with food, housing, utilities and other needs (NC 211)
• Apply for WIC (food and nutrition help for families with young children)
• Apply for Medicaid (health coverage)

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Draft: compiled from official pages but not yet checked by a volunteer. Last checked 2026-11-04. Sources: https://www.wake.gov/departments-government/social-services/programs-services/food-and-nutrition-services

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