NC DHHS said return envelopes will likely not be included in the monthly mailings for March as well.
Health officials said food stamp recipients still received the recertification form and can still submit those forms to continue receiving benefits, if still eligible.
The recertifications can be returned to the local Department of Social Services in the following ways:
If food stamp recipients have any questions about their options for submitting the recertification, they should contact their local DSS.
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