Ohio Direction Card (food Assistance) | Tuscarawas County Job And Family Services
Provides food assistance designed to raise nutritional levels, expand buying power, and safeguard the health and well-being of low-income families. The Ohio Direction Card (EBT Card) is an electronic debit card that replaced food assistance coupons. The card can be used to purchase food products for human consumption at participating stores. - Those who are homeless or have zero (0) income may be eligible for one (1) month expedited benefit within 24 hours. - Benefits that are not used in a month may be carried over to the next month, up to one (1) year.
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Physical Address
389 16th Street Southwest, New Philadelphia, OH 44663
Hours
Same as site hours.
Voice
Website
Application process
- Clients may begin the application process, renew, and/or update their case information by calling the Shared Services number Monday to Friday from 8:00am to 4:00pm. - May also apply, renew, and/or update case information through website anytime (client must have an email address to do this).
Fee
No fee.
Eligibility
- Individuals and families may qualify if the household income is under 130% of the Federal Poverty Guideline level after allowable expenses. NOTE: Effective October 1st, 2024: The gross income limit will increase to 200% of the Federal Poverty Level. Applicants that were denied previous to October 1st, 2024 that would now be eligible based on the new income guidelines must re-apply. - Households are categorically eligible/automatically qualify if they are receiving SSI, OWF, or PRC services. - Changes in household composition and unreported income could all result in changes to benefit amount. Recipients are responsible for reporting these or any other changes within 10 days of occurrence. Receiving more than a household is entitled to could result in overpayment penalties or charges of fraud. - Serves United States citizens and most documented refugees and foreign nationals. - Generally, does not serve undocumented aliens, but many exceptions based on the client's situation may be made (such as domestic violence or human trafficking). - Clients are encouraged to apply regardless of their immigration status; information on immigration status will not be shared with enforcement agencies. NOTE: Anyone who thinks they may be eligible is encouraged to apply.
Languages
Interpretive services, sign language, and translation available.
Service area
Tuscarawas County, Ohio
Agency info
Tuscarawas County Job And Family Services
A local government agency providing public assistance, workforce development, and other social service programs to qualified applicants of Tuscarawas County, Ohio.