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SNAP Info & Contacts

Program Name/EBT Card Name: SNAP/EBT Card

Current Contractor: Fidelity Information Services (FIS)

Qualified North Carolina Farmers Markets can obtain free wireless equipment from FIS. The equipment is covered by the state, but all ongoing fees are the responsibility of the market.

Contact:
David F. Steele
Business Officer, Program Compliance Section
919-527-6429 office
919-334-1018 fax
Email: David.Steele@dhhs.nc.gov

Connie W. Dixon
Social Services Program Coordinator
Division of Social Services, Economic Services
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
Office: (919) 527-6319
Fax: (919) 334-1265
Email: connie.dixon@dhhs.nc.gov

North Carolina Ag Department

North Carolina Department of Agriculture Farmers Markets

FMNP & SFMNP

Senior and WIC Farmers Market Nutrition Program

Mary Anne Burghardt, WIC Director
Phone: (919) 707-5800
FAX: (919) 870-4898
Email: Maryanne.burghardt@dhhs.nc.gov

Audrey Edmisten, MPH, RDN, LDN
SFMNP
Aging Program Specialist
NC Division of Aging and Adult Services
NC Department of Health and Human Services
Office:919-855-3418
Fax: 919-715-0868
Email: audrey.edmisten@dhhs.nc.gov

North Carolina Resources

One Size Doesn’t Fit All: SNAP/EBT Programs at 4 NC Farmers Markets

Alex Canepa October 19, 2018

These case studies from four North Carolina farmers markets with existing SNAP/EBT program provide market managers with realistic examples of how SNAP/EBT programs look at different types of farmers markets. Read More

RAFI’s “Guide to SNAP/EBT for NC Farmers Markets: Steps, Best Practices, and Resources”

Emma Hansen March 30, 2018

This guide is for farmers market organizers, public health professionals, and food justice advocates who want to learn how farmers markets can accept SNAP/EBT benefits. The guide includes an overview of SNAP/EBT in North Carolina and how to implement a successful SNAP/EBT program at farmers markets. The guide also describes farmers market nutrition incentive programs… Read More

Growing Local Food Systems: A case study series on the role of local governments

May 15, 2017

Local governments play a key role in promoting and support local food systems. In 2012, Michigan State University’s (MSU) Center for Regional Food Systems and the International City/ County Management Association’s (ICMA) Center for Sustainable Communities collaborated to understand more about the ways that local governments across America are supporting local food systems. Building off that… Read More