Snap | Franklin County Department Of Job And Family Services

SNAP program, issued through the Ohio Direction EBT card, formerly food stamps, provides food assistance for low-income households to improve diets and expand food-buying dollars.

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LSS 211 Central Ohio

Physical Address

1055 Mount Vernon Avenue, Columbus, OH 43203

Hours

Telephone hours are Monday-Friday from 7:30am - 5:00pm. Website is available 24 hours. www.benefits.ohio.gov

Fax

(614) 233-2398

Fax

(614) 212-1998

Application process

One can call to inquiry on how to apply; or check on the status of their benefits by calling 844-640-6446. Current Clients- Appointment required with Case Worker. New Clients- Ohio has three ways to apply for Food Assistance: 1) You can apply online at Benefits.Ohio.gov. 2) You can fill out a "Request for SNAP TANF Food Assistance" (JFS 7200) form and submit it to your county agency; get the form at http://www.odjfs.state.oh.us/forms/num/JFS07200 or by visiting your county agency; Find the address and phone number of your county agency at jfs.ohio.gov/County or by looking in the county government section of your phone book. Some county agencies have multiple locations so make sure to call first to find the location nearest you. You can also register to vote at your county agency; and... 3) You may also turn to your local Ohio Benefit Bank site for assistance with applying. The Ohio Benefit Bank helps low- and moderate-income Ohioans apply for work supports such as tax credits and public benefits, including Ohio Works First. To find the Ohio Benefit Bank site nearest you and to get more information, go to ohiobenefits.org. To learn more, or for more information, see the publication "Program Enrollment & Benefit Information" (JFS 07501), which can be found at your county agency or online at http://www.odjfs.state.oh.us/forms/interfind.asp?formnum=07501.

Fee

None.

Eligibility

Households must meet 130% of the Federal Poverty Guidlines.

Service area

Ohio Franklin County, Ohio

Agency info

Franklin County Department Of Job And Family Services

The Franklin County Department of Job and Family Services provides career development opportunities and support services so our community can thrive and prosper.