Replacement Of Food Assistance Benefits | Medina County Job And Family Services

Provides replacement funds to Food Assistance (food stamp) recipients who have lost food due to a power outage, fire, or governor declared emergency. Replacement funds may replace up to the client's monthly allotment of food assistance. Funds are sent by electronic transfer to the recipient's Ohio Direction Card.

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211 Summit

Physical Address

232 Northland Drive, Medina, OH 44256

Hours

Same as site hours.

Voice

(330) 725-6631

voice | After Hours - Sheriff for Abuse and Neglect

Voice

(330) 661-0800

voice | Abuse and Neglect Hotline/ Foster and Adoption Services

Voice

(800) 324-8680

voice | Medicaid Hotline

Voice

(330) 722-9398

voice | Child Support

Voice

(800) 783-5070

voice | Administration

Fax

(330) 722-3383

Application process

Call the office to request an application. Client must return application to the agency (on site or by mail) within 10 days of the reported loss. The lobby is closed but a drop box is available outside 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Fee

No fee.

Eligibility

- Serves Ohio Direction Card (food stamp) recipients residing in Medina County who have lost food due to a power outage, fire, or flood. - Loss of Electricity: Power must have been out for at least four (4) hours or more due to a situation beyond the client's control (a shut-off due to a lack of payment does not count). Households should be prepared to provide verification of the extended power outage. - Flooding or Other Disaster: Will only help with replacement due to flooding or other disaster if the incident is a governor declared emergency.

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.