Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) - Ohio Direction Card (EBT CARD) | Medina County Job And Family Services
Provides food assistance designed to raise nutritional levels, expand buying power, and safeguard the health and well-being of low-income families. The Ohio Direction Card (EBT Card) is an electronic debit card that replaced food assistance coupons. The card can be used to purchase food products for human consumption at participating stores. - Those who are homeless or have zero (0) income may be eligible for one (1) month expedited benefit within 24 hours. - Benefits that are not used in a month may be carried over to the next month, up to one (1) year.
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Physical Address
232 Northland Drive, Medina, OH 44256
Hours
Ohio Benefits Phone Line Hours: - To apply for initial benefits or for renewal wthout a scheduled appointment: Monday - Friday: 8:00am to Noon. - For changes or questions: Monday - Friday: 8:00am to 4:00pm. Available online 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Fax
(330) 722-3383
Voice
Application process
- Call the Ohio Benefits line or visit the website at https://Benefits.ohio.gov for more information, to apply for benefits, or update information. - Must verify annually.
Fee
No fee.
Eligibility
- Individuals and families may qualify if the household income is under 130% of the Federal Poverty Guideline level. - Households are categorically eligible/automatically qualify if they are receiving SSI, OWF, or PRC services. - Changes in household composition and income could result in changes to benefit amount. Recipients are responsible for reporting these or any other changes within 10 days of occurrence. Receiving more than a household is entitled to could result in overpayment penalties or charges of fraud. - Once approved, individuals and families can remain eligible for benefits until their income exceeds 200% of the Federal Poverty level, at which point their benefits would decrease but not immediately terminate. - Serves United States citizens.
Languages
None.
Service area
Medina County, Ohio
Agency info
Medina County Job And Family Services
A local government agency providing public assistance, workforce development, and other social service programs to qualified applicants of Medina County, Ohio.