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FOOD AND NUTRITION SERVICES CERTIFICATION APPLICATIONS FNS 405 APPLICANT RESPONSIBILITIES

1 FNS 405 Change #09-2021 August 9, 2021 FNS 405 APPLICANT RESPONSIBILITIES Change #09-2021 August 9, 2021

405.01

APPLICANT RESPONSIBILITIES Households wishing to participate in the Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) Program must make this desire known and provide the county with enough information regarding household income, resources, and circumstances to make a determination of eligibility. 405.02

APPLICANT RIGHT TO APPLY Each household has the right to file an application by mail, fax, email, or ePASS, and on the same day it visits the FNS office during office hours. The household wishing to file an application must provide the minimum information listed below to be considered a filed application: A. The applicant’s name; and B. Address; and C. Signature of an adult member of the household or the household’s authorized representative. 1. The signing of the application form protects the date of application. 2. Register the application in NC FAST, within three business days from the time the application form is received or signed in the agency. 405.03 APPLICANT COOPERATION AND REQUIREMENT TO PROVIDE INFORMATION A. Households must cooperate and provide the following information: 1. The application form must be completed and signed; and 2. The household or its authorized representative must be interviewed; and 3. Certain information on the application must be verified. B. If the household refuses to cooperate with the county department in completing the above process, deny the application at the time of refusal. 1. A determination of refusal to cooperate can be made if the household is able to cooperate, but clearly demonstrates that it will not take the required actions to complete the certification process.