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FOOD AND NUTRITION SERVICES CERTIFICATION

GENERAL PROCEDURES & REQUIREMENTS FNS 150 COMMODITIES PROGRAMS

2 Section 150 Change #02-2021 June 1, 2021 3. Quantity selection; and 4. Message – The message must include dates, times, and location of the pickup. Include the physical address of the pickup location. NOTE: All other information printed on the DSS-3449 is system-generated and requires no data entry or action by county DSS. B. The cutoff date for commodity distribution entry is the third working day prior to the end of the month. Automation staff may be contacted whenever commodity cards need to be printed earlier or later than the cutoff date. They can be reached at 919-733-8938. C. Commodity cards are mailed no later than the fifth calendar day of the distribution month. To ensure that commodity cards are received prior to distribution dates, counties must allow ample time between the fifth calendar day and actual distribution dates. D. Advise an individual to self-declare their income when they do not have a commodities card. The commodities distributor will determine their eligibility. E. Direct questions concerning commodities automation issues to the Performance Reporting/Automation Unit at 919-733-8938. For questions concerning the commodities program, contact the Food Distribution Division, North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. The phone number is 919-575-4490 or toll free 1- 888-498-3449.

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FOOD AND NUTRITION SERVICES CERTIFICATION

GENERAL PROCEDURES & REQUIREMENTS FNS 150 COMMODITIES PROGRAMS

2 Section 150 Change #02-2021 June 1, 2021 3. Quantity selection; and 4. Message – The message must include dates, times, and location of the pickup. Include the physical address of the pickup location. NOTE: All other information printed on the DSS-3449 is system-generated and requires no data entry or action by county DSS. B. The cutoff date for commodity distribution entry is the third working day prior to the end of the month. Automation staff may be contacted whenever commodity cards need to be printed earlier or later than the cutoff date. They can be reached at 919-733-8938. C. Commodity cards are mailed no later than the fifth calendar day of the distribution month. To ensure that commodity cards are received prior to distribution dates, counties must allow ample time between the fifth calendar day and actual distribution dates. D. Advise an individual to self-declare their income when they do not have a commodities card. The commodities distributor will determine their eligibility. E. Direct questions concerning commodities automation issues to the Performance Reporting/Automation Unit at 919-733-8938. For questions concerning the commodities program, contact the Food Distribution Division, North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. The phone number is 919-575-4490 or toll free 1- 888-498-3449.