Henderson County Department of Social Services

Families need to complete the 2024-25 school meal & summer EBT application to receive summer benefits ($120 per eligible child)- name spelling, address, etc. all need to be up to date and accurate! Summer EBT Outreach Toolkit" https://northcarolina.summerebtapp.com/begin Anyone may apply for food assistance: eligibility criteria will be discussed during the interview process. Applications for Food Assistance are taken Monday through Friday from of 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m Identification such as valid driver's license or ID card Social Security Cards for all members of household included in Food Assistance Program Verification of all income for members of household included in the Food Assistance Program Verification of Rent or Mortgage Expenses Verification of Utility Expenses (electric bill, water bill, telephone bill, etc.) Information regarding all resources (bank accounts, 401-K, vehicles, burial plots, etc.) Proof of medical expenses for household members receiving Social Security Disability or age 60 and older