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Ohio Direction Card (FOOD ASSISTANCE) (FORMERLY FOOD STAMPS) (SNAP) | Darke County Job And Family Services

631 Wagner Ave., Greenville, OH 45331

Darke County households with gross income at 130% or less of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL) or less than 165% FPL for households with a member over 60 or disabled. Those age 18-49 yrs of age (or not disabled) must have a dependent. Generally, homes and cars will not affect eligibility. Anyone who thinks they may be eligible is encouraged to apply. Serves U.S. citizens and most documented refugees and foreign nationals. Generally, does not serve undocumented aliens, but many exceptions based on the client's situation may be made (such as domestic violence or human trafficking). Clients are encouraged to apply regardless of their immigration status; information on immigration status will not be shared with enforcement agencies.
Agency can look up most supporting documents through an electronic records search - the client will be notified if they need to supply any extra supporting documents. If needed, client may be asked to submit one or more of the following: proof of earned income (usually income tax form from previous year and last 4 pay stubs, but sudden change in income will be taken into account) and proof of any unearned income (child support, alimony) Proof of work hours and/or hours of participation in county work program Proof of outgoing household expenses (Rental/Lease agreement most recent utility bills medical bills day care receipts current bank statements) proof of immigration status (if applicable).
Phone M-F: 8:00am-4:00pm or walk in M-Th: 8:00am-4:00pm or Friday: 8:00am-3:00pm.
(844) 640-6446

Voice - voice | Statewide Contact Center: Apply, renew, Casework by phone

(937) 548-4132

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(937) 548-4132

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https://benefits.ohio.gov

Clients may begin the application process, renew, and/or update their case information by calling the Statewide Contact Center: M-F: 8:00am-4:00pm. May also apply, renew, and/or update case information through website anytime (client must have an email address to do this). In most cases, any interviews can be done through the Contact Center. If applying by phone, the interview may be done during the phone call; if applying via website or paper, the agency will schedule an over the phone interview (client will be given a day and time frame to call in). Agency can look up most supporting documents through an electronic records search - the client will be notified if they need to supply any extra supporting documents. If preferred, may also pick up and drop off paper applications and submit documents on site - M-Th: 8:00am-4:00pm or Friday: 8:00am-3:00pm. Workers who have been laid off MUST apply for unemployment before applying for food benefits. Current clients may also phone the Ohio Direction Card Customer Service Line 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

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Darke County, Ohio

Description

Provides funds for the purchase of food. Benefits that are not used in a month may be carried over to the next month, up to one year.

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Darke County Job And Family Services

Government agency that promotes self-sufficiency and family stability by providing emergency financial assistance, employment services, child and adult protective services, child support services, Medicaid, food assistance (SNAP), child development programming, and a wide variety of social services.