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Replacement Of Food Assistance Benefits | Summit County Department Of Job And Family Services

1180 South Main Street, Suite 102, Russell M. Pry Building, Akron, OH 44301

- Serves Ohio Direction Card (SNAP/Food Stamp) recipients residing in Summit County who have lost food due to a power outage, fire, or flood. - Loss of Electricity: Power must have been out for at least four (4) hours or more due to a situation beyond the client's control (a shut-off due to a lack of payment or equipment malfunction does not count). Households should be prepared to provide verification of the extended power outage. - Flooding or Other Disaster: Will only help with replacement due to flooding or other disaster if the incident is a governor declared emergency.
Monday - Friday: 8:00am to 4:00pm.
(844) 640-6446

Voice - voice | Ohio Benefits Phone Line 1-844-640-OHIO

(866) 386-3071

Voice - voice | Ohio Direction Card (EBT CARD) - Lost Card and General Info

(330) 643-8200

Voice - voice | Medicaid Transportation NET Program

(866) 351-8292

Fax - fax | Toll-Free

(800) 573-8080

Voice - voice | Automated Information Line

(800) 324-8680

Voice - voice | Medicaid Hotline

(866) 320-8822

Voice - voice | Ohio EPPI Card Customer Service

https://www.summitdjfs.org
[email protected]

Utilizes language interpretation services.

Call Customer Service or go online for more information and to request an application. Client must return application to the agency (on site, by email, or by mail) within 10 days of the reported loss. Once Complete Application is Submitted: - A prorated credit will be added to the Direction Card, generally within 24 hours after the start of the next business day. This may be longer when there is a high volume of applications.

No fee.

Summit County, Ohio

Description

Provides replacement funds to SNAP (food stamp) recipients who have lost food due to a power outage of four (4) hours or more, fire or governor declared emergency. Replacement funds may replace up to (but not exceed) the client's monthly allotment of food assistance. Funds are sent by electronic transfer to the recipient's Ohio Direction Card.

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Providing organization

Summit County Department Of Job And Family Services

A local government agency providing public assistance, workforce development, and other social service programs to qualified applicants of Summit County, Ohio.