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SNAP Food Assistance
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 Wyandot County Department of Job & Family Services.
Print an application (PDF) here or call 844-640-6446
Issues
If you having problems regarding your Ohio Direction Card (SNAP card) please call (866) 386-3071 or EBT online.