Because of the ongoing federal government funding lapse, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits—formerly known as food stamps—may be unavailable starting November 1st.
Residents can check their current benefit balances using the ebtEDGE app or by calling the customer service number on the back of their EBT card.
The Craven County Department of Social Services did not play a role in the decisions that could affect benefit distribution. SNAP benefits are not issued directly by the County. For questions or updates regarding benefits, please contact the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services at (800) 662-7030.
Craven County does not have an alternative benefit program. However, several local food pantries are available to assist residents. A list of some pantries is provided below. Please note this list is not comprehensive, and operating days and hours may vary. Phone numbers are included where available to confirm details.
• The Food Bank of Central and Eastern NC – (252) 577-1912 | 1702 Red Robin Ln., New Bern | Hours: Monday -Friday 8:30 AM-5:00 PM
• Feed Craven – (252) 348-0787 | 3317 Highway 70 E, New Bern | Hours: vary – check the website for dates and times feedcraven.org
• Living Bread Holiness Church – (252) 671-6515 | 1116 S Glenburnie Rd., New Bern | Hours: Tuesday-Thursday 11:30 AM -5:30 PM
• Religious Community Services (RCS) – (252) 633-2767 ext. 4015 | 919 George St., New Bern | Hours: Monday – Friday 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM by appointment only
• Salvation Army – (252) 637-2277 option 2 | 1402 Rhem St., New Bern | Hours: Tuesday-Wednesday 1:00 PM -3:00 PM
• Word of God Christian Center – (252) 638-3474 | 3650 Neuse Blvd., New Bern | Hours: 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month 9:00 AM -12:00 PM
• Antioch Community Outreach – (252) 617-9064 | 762 Antioch Rd., New Bern | Hours: Wednesday 11/12, 12/10, 1/14 4:00 PM -7:00 PM
• The Gathering Place – (252) 515-1080 | 114 Trader St., Havelock | Hours: Tuesday and Thursday 11:00 AM -1:00 PM
• Havelock Cherry Point Ministerial Outreach – (252) 447-5190 | 925 E Main St. STE, 20, Havelock | Hours: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Monday – Friday | Havelock residents/Havelock school district only
• PEACE Counseling Center – (252) 631-5337 | 1917 Trent Blvd, New Bern, NC 28560 | Hours: 9AM – 5PM Monday – Friday | New Bern
Check our our Insight this week: Insights Crystal Legends talks about the upcoming November changes in NC’s WIC, SNAP, & Food Stamp Programs, plus ways to help food insufficiency – link to NC help here https://www.findhelp.org/
