Lake County Job And Family Services: Food Assistance Benefits | Lake County Job And Family Services Department
177 Main Street, Painesville, OH 44077
Eligibility
Household income within 130% of federal poverty guidelines. Beginning 9/9/13 able bodied adults age 18 - 50, without children, deemed physically and mentally able to participate, will be required to work at least 20 hours a week training for a job, volunteering or performing a similar type of activity.
Required documents
Will be requested as needed.
Hours
Monday - Friday: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.
(844) 640-6446
Voice·
voice | Public Assistance Division
Languages
International Service Center acts as a clearinghouse for interpreters; two Spanish speaking individuals on staff in office.
Application process
Call the office or apply in person.
Online: https://jfs.ohio.gov/ocomm/applyforbenefits.stm
Fees
None.
Service area
Lake County, Ohio
Administers the program that enables low-income and indigent households to obtain a debit card (the Ohio Direction Card) to purchase food in local retail stores.
Last assured
12/03/2025
What's Here
Providing organization
Lake County Job And Family Services Department
Improves the well-being of Ohio's workforce and families by promoting economic self-sufficiency and ensuring the safety of Ohio's most vulnerable citizens