WIC: Supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, children. Benefits pregnant, breastfeeding, postpartum women, infants and children under age 5. In Greensboro, call for an appointment at 336.641.3214. Appointments are available 2 weeks after call. Currently appointments are by phone. You can request a telehealth interpreter. You don't need to wait for SNAP to apply. Must get re-certified when baby turns 1. At this point, the free food volume decreases to support baby only. If mother gets pregnant again, call and recertify to increase amounts.
SNAP-FNS (EBT/food stamps): Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program provides benefits to purchase food. In Greensboro call, 336.641.3000. Case Managers apply for SNAP early on but it may take time for processing. Family must reapply every six months. EBT card covers food items only. Available funds carry over to next month if not used.
HALAL MARKETS:
Indu 4925 W Market St
Al Aqsa Meat Market 5103 W Market St
Bismillah Halal Meats 4925 W Market St
El Barak 2222 Patterson St
Madina Market 4614 W Market St
Al Iman Halal Market 4518 W Market St
G Mart 4927 W Market St
Li Mings 3703 W Gate City Blvd
Stores that honor WIC and SNAP:
Walmart
Food Lion
Aldi
CVS
Harris Teeter
Lowes Food
Target
COMMUNITY FOOD MARKETS:
Out of the Garden: Offering produce, bread, and pastries.
300 NC Hwy 68 South
Out of the Garden Mobile Markets:
Click here for the schedule
Backpack Beginnings: Food, clothing, and diapers for children 0-17.
3711 Alliance Drive
Greensboro Urban Ministries: Emergency Groceries are available Tuesday-Friday from 9:30am until 3:30pm. Guilford County residents do not have to have an appointment and can come once a week with a photo ID and copy of SS card.
305 W. Gate City Blvd
NCA&T Fresh and Local Nutrition Incentive Program: This is a SNAP Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) box program that allows you to double your bucks by using your benefits to purchase fresh, local fruits and vegetables.
CSA Box Options:
• $10 for a box valued at $20
• $15 for a box valued at $30
Each box includes a variety of in-season fruits and vegetables grown by local farmers. All CSA boxes must be purchased with SNAP benefits. To sign up, contact Catherine Cedeno at freshandlocal@ncat.edu.