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Public Assistance - Food Stamps/snap | Muskingum County Job And Family Services

445 Woodlawn Avenue, Zanesville, OH 43701

Eligibility

Muskingum County residents.

Required documents

Hours

Mon-Fri 7am-4:30pm.

(800) 242-0029
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(844) 640-6446
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(740) 454-0161
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Application process

Current clients may call 740-454-0161 or 800-242-0029 with questions or for paperwork assistance. To Apply for NEW Medicaid, OWF, and SNAP Benefits: GOOD - Contact the receptionist for an application. Your interview for assistance will be scheduled within 7 days from the date you turn in your application. BETTER - Apply ONLINE at benefits.ohio.gov. You will be scheduled for an interview within 7 days. BEST - Call 1-844-640-OHIO (6446) to apply by phone and complete your interview the SAME DAY. Medicaid lines are open Mon-Fri 8am-4pm; SNAP/Cash lines are open Mon-Fri 8am-3pm.

Fees

None.

Service area

Perry County, Ohio Champaign County, Ohio Muskingum County, Ohio Clinton County, Ohio Morgan County, Ohio Preble County, Ohio Butler County, Ohio Clark County, Ohio Greene County, Ohio Montgomery County, Ohio Madison County, Ohio Warren County, Ohio

Programs to help families achieve self-sufficiency, provides eligible applicants with food stamps and Medicaid services. Ohio utilizes the Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) Program to administer food stamp distribution. Eligible families receive an electronic card with a dollar credit equal to the maximum monthly benefits based on family income, family size, and other eligibility criteria. Families/individuals use the EBT card at participating stores. The family/individual is able to add credit to the card each month for basic food items to support the household.

Data provided by

HelpLink 211 Dayton

Providing organization

Muskingum County Job And Family Services

A combined Agency administering Federal, State, and County Programs involving employment & training services, Self-sufficiency service (cash assistance, medical coverage, food stamps, etc.) and social services for children and adults.