Food & Nutrition Services

The Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) program provides nutrition benefits to supplement the monthly food budget of eligible households to purchase healthy food and move towards self-sufficiency. Monthly benefits are issued to recipients via an Electronic Benefits Transfer card (EBT card) to buy food. The monthly benefit amount each household receives is determined by multiple eligibility factors, including the number of people in the household, total income, and allowable deductions.   

If you want to provide any information for your pending application or case, please email it to customercare-user@forsyth.cc or call 336-703-3800.

To determine your eligibility or apply online, please visit the NCDHHS Food and Nutrition Services webpage.

More Than A Job NC

If you are receiving FNS benefits and are over the age of 16, the More Than A Job NC program can assist with:

Job Search
Transportation Support
On-the-Job Training
Interviewing Techniques
Case Management
Tuition
Continued Benefit Eligibility
And More

More Than A Job NC (MTAJ-NC) FAQ

What is MTAJ-NC?

More Than A Job – NC is a program that provides job-driven, skills-based training, education, and support services to FNS recipients.

More Than A Job – NC (MTAJ - NC) was formerly known as the Food and Nutrition Employment and Training (FNS E&T) program. The program is the same, however, the name of the program changed effective February 1, 2025.

Does Forsyth County DSS offer MTAJ-NC?

Yes, Forsyth County DSS does offer the MTAJ-NC Program to citizens of Forsyth County that are 16 years old and older and are currently receiving FNS benefits in Forsyth County.

Will I get a check or something like the Work First program? What can I get?

No, the MTAJ-NC Program does not offer any money to program participants, but it allows our participants to attend short-term/vocational training free of charge. The program can assist with tuition, books, transportation and more.

I am not interested in a training program right now, I just need a job. Are you able to assist me with finding a job?

If you are only interested in employment, please contact Goodwill Industries and/or NC Works. Goodwill has two locations that can assist you with resumes, cover letters and a computer lab to aid you in your job search efforts. NC Works offers the same services and has a data bank of jobs across the state.

Goodwill
2701 University Parkway
Winston-Salem, NC 27105
(336) 724-3621
Goodwill
2760 Peters Creek Parkway
Winston-Salem, NC 27127
(336) 201-0800
NC Works Career Center
2701 University Parkway
Winston-Salem, NC 27105
(336) 464-0520

Who do you partner with and what kind of training classes can I take?

We partner with and provide support to Forsyth Technical Community College and Providence culinary Training. However, there are several types of training available to our customers; please see what each community agency has to offer in the way of education and training.

Your FNS caseworker can refer you
A DSS employee can submit a request for you
You can complete an online referral form
You can call the MTAJ-NC Social Worker, Micki Pope, at (336) 703-3645

Is there anywhere else I can complete an application for this program, or do I have to come to the DSS office?

Applications can be completed and signed in person or by phone and signed electronically via DocuSign.
You may call Forsyth Technical Community College at (336) 734-7763 or Providence Culinary Training at (336) 784-5770.
You may also contact the MTAJ-NC Social Worker, Micki Pope, at (336) 703-3645.

Public Health

799 North Highland Avenue
Winston Salem, NC 27101
Phone: 336-703-3100
Fax: 336-748-3292

Social Services

741 North Highland Avenue
Winston Salem, NC 27101
Phone: 336-703-3800
Fax: 336-727-2842

Bridges to Hope

725 North Highland Avenue
Winston Salem, NC 27101
Phone: 336-776-3255

Behavioral Health Services

650 Highland Avenue
Winston Salem, NC 27101
Phone: 336-703-2600

Communicable Disease

24/7 Phone Line
336-409-0357