Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program | Erie County Department Of Job And Family Services
221 West Parish Street, Sandusky, OH 44870
Eligibility
Household's gross monthly income must be at or under 130% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines. Guidelines change yearly. If income is over limit, some households may still qualify if someone in household is elderly or disabled.
To check eligibility online, use the Eligibilty Virtual Assistant (EVA) at https://ssp.benefits.ohio.gov/apspssp/ssp.portal.
Required documents
Applicants must provide:
- Photo identifications
- Birth documents
- Identity documents
- Proof of age
- Proof of United States citizenship or legal non-citizen status
- Proof of disability (if applicable)
- Proof of Social Security Number
- Proof of employment termination (if applicable)
- Proof of income or hours worked
- Proof of residency
- Utilities, property taxes, home insurance, rent/mortgage
- Proof of other expense
- Proof of ineligibility for benefits
- Proof of assets
Hours
Mon-Fri 8 am-4 pm
(888) 399-6065
Voice
(419) 626-6781
Voice·
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Application process
Call for information or apply online at https://benefits.ohio.gov/. Food assistance benefits are distributed electronically through Ohio Direction Card.
Fees
No fees.
Service area
Erie County, Ohio
Provides determination of eligibility for SNAP/Food Assistance Program to help individuals and families with grocery item purchases.
Last assured
04/21/2026
Providing organization
Erie County Department Of Job And Family Services
Provides public assistance, health insurance, social service, and employment related activities for low and moderate income families.