Mecklenburg Residents May See Delays In Getting Food Stamps

Lisa Miller — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 05:32:15 +0000

Mecklenburg County residents who receive food stamps may experience some delays in getting that assistance over the next several months. The county is transitioning to an online system called NC FAST that will make it easier in the long run to apply for all kinds of assistance through the state. But entering those applications will take extra time.

Rodney Adams with the county’s Department of Social Services says people should initially expect longer lines at DSS offices and in some cases delays in receiving food stamps.

DSS Director’s Firing Sticks

Lisa Miller — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 18:38:23 +0000

County Manager Harry Jones has upheld the firing of Mary Wilson, who oversaw Mecklenburg County’s Department of Social Services. That comes after an employee panel heard Wilson’s appeal of her termination.