The NC Budget and Tax Center estimates that 34% of households receiving SNAP benefits in NC have at least one family member with a disability.
Recent changes in SNAP work requirements eliminated several exemptions from the Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents (ABAWD) Work Rules. As a result, some individuals who were previously exempt, including veterans and young adults who were in foster care on their 18th birthday, are now subject to the work requirement unless they qualify for another exemption. In addition, H.R. 1 increased the age range for the ABAWD Work Rules time-limit to 18 through 64, and eliminated exemptions for persons that live in households with older children (ages 14-17).
Starting December 1, 2025, an individual will generally be subject to the ABAWD the Work Rules and the three-month time limit if all the following are true:
- They are between age 18 and age 64.
- They do not live in a household with someone under age 14.
- They are considered physically and mentally able to work.
Some people are still exempt from these requirements under federal law. You can find out more information and learn how these changes might impact you.
Please refer to the resources below to locate places to find food should you need assistance.
*If you are in a position to help, please consider donating to the groups listed below.
Where to find food
- NC 211– Dial 2-1-1 or visit org to connect with local food pantries, meal programs, and other essential services. Available 24/7 and in multiple languages.
- Where to find free food in Asheville
- Need food in NC? Use this map to find it – NCLocal
- Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina
- Food Bank of the Albemarle (Northeast NC)
- Second Harvest Food Bank of Southeast NC (Fayetteville and Southeast NC)
- Inter-Faith Food Shuttle (Greater Triangle Region)
- Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina (Greater Charlotte area)
- Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NC (Greater Triad area and Northwest)
- MANNA Food Bank (Western NC)
- Food Access Maps | NCDHHS
- Homepage – Feeding the Carolinas
- https://www.corafoodpantry.org
- Find Food In Wake County | Wake County Government
- Find Food in North Carolina | Ways to help food banks, your neighbors and children get hot meals, stock their pantry – ABC11 Raleigh-Durham
- Dónde obtener ayuda alimentaria gratuita en Carolina del Norte en 2025
National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities (NACDD) has made a guide to help you find other resources and understand how getting help could affect your SSI benefits.