SNAP (Food Stamps)
What is SNAP?
SNAP stands for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. SNAP offers nutrition assistance to millions of eligible, low-income individuals and families and provides economic benefits to communities. SNAP is the largest program in the domestic hunger safety net and was previously known as food stamps. SNAP is absolutely critical to making sure no one in America goes hungry.
Eligibility
You may be eligible for SNAP Benefits if your monthly income is below these amounts for your family:
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Family of 1: $1,354
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Family of 2: $1,832
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Family of 3: $2,311
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Family of 4: $2,790
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Family of 5: $3,269
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Family of 6: $3,748
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Family of 7: $4,227
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Family of 8: $4,705
People qualify for SNAP benefits that have gross incomes less than 130% of the federal poverty line.
If you have recently lost significant income, been laid off, or became unemployed because of workplace closures due to COVID-19, you may be eligible for Food Assistance in Ohio through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
How To Apply For SNAP
Our SNAP Outreach team helps individuals and families apply for SNAP benefits through benefits.ohio.gov in the counties we serve. Please call 800-352-3663 or 513-874-0114 Monday through Friday 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM to apply for SNAP benefits over the phone. You can also directly contact a SNAP Outreach worker by phone or email with questions or for assistance applying for benefits:
