Will North Carolina food stamps recipients receive extra SNAP benefits for September 2022? The state of North Carolina was approved by the USDA for extra SNAP EBT maximum benefits in September. In this post, we will provide the release dates for Extra SNAP Benefits for North Carolina for September 2022.
In addition, if you have not received your benefits for August 2022, we have also provided the release dates below.
The extra food stamps are part of the Emergency Allotment (EA) Program.
SNAP EBT cardholders will receive the maximum benefit amount for their household size.
If you want to know how much in extra SNAP benefits you can expect in September 2022 and when you’ll receive them, continue reading below.
Table of Contents
- What are Emergency Allotment benefits?
- What is P-SNAP?
- Who qualifies for extra SNAP benefits?
- How much extra food stamps will I receive?
- When you’ll receive your Extra Food Stamps in North Carolina
- Extra Food Stamps for North Carolina – September 2022
- Extra Food Stamps for North Carolina – August 2022
- North Carolina Food Stamps to increase by 25%
- Food Stamps Income Limits higher for 2022
- Which Grocery Stores Accept North Carolina SNAP EBT Online?
What are Emergency Allotment benefits?
Emergency Allotment benefits are emergency food assistance benefits that are disbursed to SNAP recipients to help address temporary food needs. Emergency Allotment benefits were implemented to help provide immediate relief to households struggling to meet their nutritional needs during the COVID-19 pandemic.
EA benefits are part of the Pandemic Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, also known as P-SNAP.
What is P-SNAP?
P-SNAP provides emergency allotment benefits to households based on their size. Pandemic SNAP has helped households with children missing school meals, people who have lost their job, and individuals facing food insecurity by delivering emergency assistance EA benefits during the pandemic.
The USDA has granted each state permission to use these temporary flexibilities in the food stamps program to provide additional assistance to low-income households.
To find out what households qualify to receive Emergency Allotment EA benefits during the Coronavirus pandemic, continue reading below.
Who qualifies for extra North Carolina SNAP benefits?
Any household that is currently receiving SNAP benefits qualifies for extra food stamp Emergency Allotment (EA) benefits.
There is no extra paperwork to turn in to get the extra SNAP benefits.
It will simply be added to your EBT card, and you’ll be able to use it just like regular North Carolina SNAP benefits.
In addition, any household that is approved for SNAP EBT in a month when EA benefits are issued, will also qualify to receive extra food stamp benefits.
To find out how much you can expect to receive in extra SNAP benefits, continue reading below.
How Much will you get in Extra Food Stamps Benefits?
According to the USDA, The extra food stamps you will receive are the difference between the SNAP household’s maximum benefit for the household size.
However, all households receive extra food stamps of at least $95.
Also, those households currently receiving $95 or more will continue to receive that
same amount. There will be no change in extra benefits for these households.
Additionally, those households receiving the maximum base SNAP benefit for their household size at the current temporary level of 115 percent will receive extra benefits of $95 per month.
Lastly, those households with a calculated extra food stamps benefit amount less than $95 will receive extra benefits totaling $95 per month.
Here’s the extra SNAP allotment amount per household size:
The 2021 maximum SNAP allotments for the District of Columbia and all states other than Alaska and Hawaii are as follows:
| Household Size | SNAP Maximum Monthly Allotment |
| 1 | $250 |
| 2 | $459 |
| 3 | $658 |
| 4 | $835 |
| 5 | $992 |
| 6 | $1,190 |
| 7 | $1,316 |
| 8 | $1,504 |
| Each Additional Member: | +$188 |
Extra Food Stamps for North Carolina – September 2022
To find out when you can expect to receive your Emergency Allotment EA benefits on your North Carolina SNAP EBT Card for September 2022, see below.
When will I receive my extra food stamp benefits for September 2022?
North Carolina has been approved for emergency allotments for the month of September 2022.
The payments will be issued by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS).
September Extra Allotment (EA) benefits will be issued according to the following schedule below.
For September 2022, North Carolina Extra Food Stamps Benefits will be paid over the following 10-day period:
- Thursday, September 22nd
- Friday, September 23rd
- Saturday, September 24th
- Sunday, September 25th
- Monday, September 26th
- Tuesday, September 27th
- Wednesday, September 28th
- Thursday, September 29th
- Friday, September 30th
- Saturday, October 1st
The number of North Carolina households that are eligible for benefits for September 2022 is 738,331.
The state will receive $143,548,074 in Extra food stamps emergency allotments for the month.
Extra Food Stamps for North Carolina – August 2022
To find out when the August 2022 Emergency Allotment EA benefits should have been deposited on your North Carolina SNAP EBT Card, see below.
When will I receive my extra food stamp benefits for August 2022?
North Carolina was approved for emergency allotments for the month of August 2022.
The payments were issued by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS).
August Extra Allotment (EA) benefits were issued according to the following schedule below.
For August 2022, North Carolina Extra Food Stamps Benefits were paid over the following 10-day period:
- Monday, August 22nd
- Tuesday, August 23rd
- Wednesday, August 24th
- Thursday, August 25th
- Friday, August 26th
- Saturday, August 27th
- Sunday, August 28th
- Monday, August 29th
- Tuesday, August 30th
- Wednesday, August 31st
The number of North Carolina households that were eligible for benefits in August 2022 was 752,342.
The state received $141,963,390 in extra food stamp emergency allotments for the month.
North Carolina Food Stamps to increase by 25%
Here’s great news for North Carolina food stamps recipients.
The Biden administration is increasing food stamps benefits by 25%. Yes, you read that right.
Starting in October 2021, average food stamps benefits will rise more than 25% above pre-pandemic levels.
This marks the biggest-ever increase for the program. The boost comes as a temporary increase of 15% was set to expire in September.
The increased assistance will be available indefinitely to all North Carolina SNAP beneficiaries.
This increase is part of efforts by the Biden Administration to strengthen the country’s social safety net, including SNAP benefits.
Food Stamps Income Limits higher for 2022
If you are applying or renewing your food stamp benefits, you are required to first meet certain eligibility requirements.
Each year, the USDA is responsible for setting the Income Eligibility Standards for SNAP.
The income test is required for all households, unless your household is already receiving cash assistance benefits from the federal government or your state.
The Food Stamps Income Limit for 2022 is based on your household’s total income and size. To see the new food stamps income limit for fiscal year 2022, use the chart below:
| SNAP Income Eligibility Standards for Fiscal Year 2022 | ||
| Effective October 1, 2021 – September 30, 2022 | ||
| Household Size | Monthly Net Income (100% of FPL) | Monthly Gross Income (130% of FPL) |
| 1 | $1,074 | $1,396 |
| 2 | $1,452 | $1,888 |
| 3 | $1,830 | $2,379 |
| 4 | $2,209 | $2,871 |
| 5 | $2,587 | $3,363 |
| 6 | $2,965 | $3,855 |
| 7 | $3,344 | $4,347 |
| 8 | $3,722 | $4,838 |
| Each Additional Household Member: | +$379 | +$492 |
NOTE: Food stamps gross and net income limits are higher for Alaska and Hawaii residents.
Which Grocery Stores Accept North Carolina SNAP EBT Online?
North Carolina is one of the first states first implement SNAP online purchasing. Here’s the list of Grocery stores that accept North Carolina SNAP EBT online:
Walmart
As of January 2022, Walmart has expanded online grocery purchases to all North Carolina locations. See store details for Pickup and delivery options.
Amazon
Beginning April 30, 2020, Amazon will offer online grocery purchases across North Carolina through:
- Amazon Grocery
- Amazon Fresh (where available)
Although Whole Foods accepts SNAP in stores, online grocery delivery is not available from Whole Foods at this time.
Aldi
As of December 2020, Aldi is partnering with Instacart to offer online grocery purchases through its North Carolina locations. Find additional details on the Instacart website.
Other Grocery stores that take North Carolina SNAP EBT online include:
- BJs Wholesale Club
- Carlie C’s
- Compare Foods Clayton
- Deep Roots Market
- Earth Fare
- Food Lion
- Piggly Wiggly of Kinston, NC (Hwy 258 N)
- Publix
SNAP benefits cannot be used to pay for delivery fees
You cannot use your SNAP EBT benefits to pay for shipping.
Therefore, if the grocery store charges a shipping fee for an online purchase, you will have to pay for that with a personal debit or credit card.
Additionally, you can avoid a delivery fee by opting for curbside pickup.
In fact, most grocery stores that accept EBT online offer curbside pickup, including Walmart.
Amazon is currently offering free delivery for orders over $35.
Extra Food Stamps for North Carolina – September 2022 Summary
We hope this post on Extra Food Stamps for North Carolina Release Date for September 2022 is helpful.
Want to know if you can expect to receive the extra $95 in food stamp benefits for October? Check out our article on the Extra Food Stamps for October 2022.
If you have further questions about North Carolina SNAP or EBT in general, please let us know in the comments section below.
Be sure to check out our other articles about North Carolina SNAP and EBT, including:
North Carolina Income Limits for 2022
North Carolina Eligibility Guide
