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FOOD AND NUTRITION SERVICES CERTIFICATION ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FNS 212 HOUSEHOLD COMPOSITION SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTS

9 Section 212 Change #3-2026 September 1, 2026 secure PIN once the new card is issued. Educate on Fraud Inform clients that neither DSS nor NCDHHS will ever ask for their PIN. Authorized Representatives Verify authorized representatives are properly designated in NC FAST for ADTC/DAA residents.

e. Ensure the use of the FNS Monitoring Tool during all site visits. To meet the quarterly data reporting requirement from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). DSS is required to use the FNS Monitoring Tool for all site visits. The FNS Monitoring Tool must be completed by the facility and DSS and submitted by DSS to DCFW.FNS.Policy@dhhs.nc.gov by the last day of each month. Submission must include the following: FNS Monitoring Tool EBT Balances The starting balance of EBT cards at the beginning of the reconciliation period and the current balance at the time of reporting. Resident Documentation An updated list of all current facility residents. Benefit Accountability The total number of benefits expunged, if applicable, and the number of benefits overissued to the facility, if applicable. Fraud Referrals Indication of any fraud referrals initiated as a result of the reconciliation process and the total number of referrals completed.

F. Residents of Public or Private Nonprofit Shelters for Homeless Persons Residents of public or private nonprofit shelters for homeless persons are allowed to use their Food and Nutrition Services benefits to purchase prepared meals from USDA approved homeless meal providers. Individuals who are residents of public or private nonprofit shelters for the homeless are the exception to the requirement that states residents of institutions that provide individuals with the majority of their meals (over 50%) of three meals daily are not eligible for Food and Nutrition Services benefits.