SNAP
What is SNAP?
- SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) helps low-income adults and families stretch their monthly food budgets and buy healthy food
- SNAP is not designed to feed an adult or family for an entire month. It is designed to supplement the money adults and families already spend on food
- Benefits are issued electronically each month through an Ohio Direction Card, which is used like a debit card
What can I buy with the Ohio Direction Card?
- Most food products
What can I not buy with the Ohio Direction Card?
- Prepared food from restaurants and grocery stores
- Non-food items such as soap, paper products, and cleaning supplies
- Alcohol
- Tobacco
- VItamins and medicines
- Pet food
Who is eligible for SNAP?
- Adults, families, and children are potentially eligible for SNAP if the income, residence, and citizenship requirements are met
- To check your potential eligibility for SNAP, visit the ODJFS Benefits website at https://benefits.ohio.gov/
What are the income and eligibility guldelines?
- Eligibility is based on gross monthly income
- Generally, adults and families with gross monthly incomes under 130% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL) are eligible to receive some sort of SNAP
- Monthly benefits are determined by comparing an adult or family's gross monthly income to their child care expenses, child support payments, and housing/utility costs
- In certain instances, a medical expense deduction from gross monthly income can be applied to assistance groups with elderly and/or disabled individuals
|
Assistance Group Size |
130% FPL Gross Monthly Income Standard |
|
1 |
$1696 |
|
2 |
$2292 |
|
3 |
$2888 |
|
4 |
$3483 |
|
5 |
$4079 |
|
6 |
$4675 |
|
7 |
$5271 |
|
8 |
$5867 |
|
9 |
$6463 |
|
10 |
$7059 |
|
11 |
$7655 |
|
12 |
$8251 |
Do I have to participate in SNAP Employment and Training Program to receive SNAP?
- Able-Bodied Adults (ABA) who do not meet a program exemption must either be employed 20 hours per week or can voluntarily participate in the SNAP Employment and Training Program through LCDJFS in order to receive SNAP.
How do I apply for SNAP?
- Click here for more information
For more information on the SNAP program, please visit the following sites:
Skimming Replacement Expired:
The Federal Government did not reauthorize the program that provided replacement benefits to SNAP recipients victimized by fraud such as skimming. If your SNAP EBT card was skimmed on or after 12/21/2024 you do not qualify for a replacement.
You can protect your benefits by clicking https://www.connectebt.com. You can change your PIN, unlock, lock, and order a new card from this secure app.
Clients may see the following alerts: Your EBT card was placed in a BLOCK HIGH-RISK TRANSACTION status to help protect your benefits from fraud. This does NOT affect shopping in Ohio stores. To shop online/out of state, temporarily remove the block using ConnectEBT or call 866-386-3071. Create an account at www.connectebt.com. Once an account is created. manage your EBT card through the online portal or official ConnectEBT app downloaded to your mobile device. Keep your card locked when you are not actively shopping.