SNAP Program

     

SNAP Goal and Purpose

The SNAP Food Assistance Program − formerly the Food Stamp Program helps eligible low-income Ohioans stretch their food budgets and buy healthy food. A household may consist of an individual or a group of individuals who live together and usually purchase and prepare their food together.

Qualifications

You may qualify for benefits if your household’s gross monthly income is at or under 130% of the federal poverty guidelines. Some households may qualify if they have incomes over the limit if someone in the household is elderly or disabled. If your household’s income is under the limit, or if the limit does not apply, your benefit amount will be determined based on your household expenses.

This includes your:

  • Rent or mortgage costs
  • Gas
  • Electric
  • Water
  • Sewer
  • Phone
  • Medical expenses
  • Payments for child support and child care

Other factors in determining eligibility include the number of people in your household who purchase and prepare food together and, in some situations, resources such as cash, savings and stocks.

Applying for SNAP

You may apply for SNAP food assistance at benefits.ohio.gov or in person at the Greene County Department of Job & Family Services. 


Issues

If you having problems regarding your Ohio Direction Card (SNAP card) please call (866) 386-3071 or online.


Food Assistance Non-Discrimination Statement

How do I file a discrimination complaint?
 If you believe that you have been denied or delayed services for which you are eligible because of your race, color, national origin, religion, gender, political affiliation or belief (food assistance only), disability, age, or citizenship (WIOA), you must file your complaint within six months of the date on which the incident or treatment happened. To file a discrimination complaint, or if you need assistance filing your complaint(s), please contact the Bureau of Civil Rights at:

The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services  

Office of Employee and Business Services

Bureau of Civil Rights

30 East Broad Street, 30th floor

Columbus, OH 43215

Telephone: (614) 644-2703 or toll-free 1-866-227-6353

TTY hearing impaired: 1-866-221-6700

Fax: (614) 752-6381