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Did You Know You May Qualify for Food Assistance?
Good health starts with good nutrition. That's why Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (Blue Cross NC) is working with Advocatia to offer a completely free and confidential screening to determine your potential eligibility for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
How it works:
Simple Steps with Friendly Support or Self Service
Why Check Your Eligibility?
​It’s easier than you think
Advocatia’s team will help you easily navigate the process
The benefits are significant
The average monthly benefit is $181.72 per person and $343.00 per household ¹
It's a simple screening
Just answer a few questions to see if you might qualify
Circumstances change
Even if you've applied before and were denied, you may now qualify
5 Fast Facts About Food Assistance Programs:
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42.1 million Americans receive food assistance benefits—about 12%—of the U.S. population.³
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Food assistance beneficiaries report better health than eligible non-participants.²
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More than 66% of North Carolina food assistance beneficiaries are in families with children.³
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More than 34% of North Carolina beneficiaries are in families with members who are older adults or disabled.³
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More than 46% of North Carolina beneficiaries are in working families but still qualify for support.³