Potential Delay or Interruption of November SNAP Benefits Due to Federal Government Shutdown |
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The Orange County Department of Social Services (DSS) is alerting residents that the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits — also known as Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) — may not be issued in November 2025 if the ongoing federal government shutdown continues past the end of October and no contingency funds are made available by the federal government.
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Federal officials with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) have informed states that, due to the shutdown, funding for SNAP beyond Oct. 31 cannot be guaranteed. While October benefits have already been disbursed, there is no current funding to ensure November benefits will be issued on schedule.
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Early Voting Ends Nov. 1 and Election Day is Nov. 4 |
Early voting is open until Saturday, Nov.1. Here is where you can cast your ballot:
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Orange Works at Hillsborough Commons: 113 Mayo Street, Hillsborough
- Drakeford Library Complex: 203 S. Greensboro Street, Carrboro
- Chapel of the Cross: 304 E. Franklin Street, Chapel Hill
- The Seymour Center: 2551 Homestead Road, Chapel Hill
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Chapel Hill Library: 100 Library Dr., Chapel Hill
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Remember to bring your photo ID when you go to vote. Early voting ends Saturday, Nov. 1, and Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 4.
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Upcoming Board of County Commissioners Meetings |
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| Board of County Comissioners (BOCC) Business Meeting: Thursday, Nov. 6 at 7 p.m. at the Whitted Human Services Center at 300 W. Tryon St., Hillsborough.
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Take the Survey to Help Shape a More
Connected Orange County by Oct. 31 |
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THANK YOU to the community members who attended the listening sessions! Your valuable input will change the way we share information and support civic engagement in Orange County. If you were not able to attend a listening session, please take the survey.
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Supplies Needed for Cold Weather Shelters |
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The Orange County Housing Dept. is collecting supplies to support Cold Weather Shelters and Street Outreach programs to help community members stay safe and warm this winter. Drop off donations are welcome Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., at these two Orange County Housing Dept. locations:
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- 2510 Homestead Road, Chapel Hill
- 300 W. Tryon St., Hillsborough
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Deadline for SBA Disaster Loans for Nonprofits Affected by Tropical Storm Chantal is Nov. 10 |
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The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) reminds eligible private nonprofit organizations in North Carolina that the deadline to apply for disaster loans related to Tropical Depression Chantal is Nov. 10, 2025. These loans help offset losses from physical damage caused by the storm on July 6–7, 2025.
To apply online, visit sba.gov/disaster. For more information, contact SBA’s Customer Service Center at (800) 659-2955or email disastercustomerservice@sba.gov. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability can dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services.
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Longterm Homeowner Assistance Applications Due by Nov. 3 |
Be Kind Presentation on Nov. 6 |
Housing Search 101 on Nov. 6 |
Register by Nov. 6 for Genealogy Workshop |
Cultural Practices of Death and Dying Discussion on Nov. 11 |
Animal Services Vaccine Clinic on Nov. 22 |
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300 W. Tryon St. | Hillsborough, NC 27278 US
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