We are only as strong as our community. Silver Birch was founded to fill the gaps of those community members who have nowhere else to go in times of need and crisis by providing funding opportunities, to not only help them fix or purchase what they need, but to also to create a sense of safety in our community and healing. There are those individuals who have been victimized that don’t qualify for other sources and may have to move out of our community to receive the help they need.The Silver Birch Foundation loves to collaborate with other agencies to make sure that our communities are strong and healthy. With the generosity of our community we have not only been able to help those that have been victimized but those that have come into other forms of hardships. The smallest amount can make a difference in the life of someone. We are impacting a number of people through foundation. The foundation was founded with the intent to grow and help older adults and people with disabilities that not have only been victims but have a need that cannot be met through other means.

Program certifies low income families and adults for food stamp ebt cards which increase their purchasing power for grocery food items. To replace benefits they must apply at Job and Family Services within 10 days of the loss.SNAP recipients in Ohio can now use their EBT card to order groceries online for home delivery. This is a huge step forward, especially for those living in areas with limited access to full-service grocery stores. This new feature follows last month's decision by the US Department of Agriculture to expand the number of states participating in a pilot project testing online ordering. The expansion of the pilot is largely due to precautions around COVID 19. Ohio Job and Family Services applied to add Ohio to the participating states. Only Amazon and Walmart are offering this service at this point although we hope other retailers will join.

Offers disaster assistance for victims of disasters, such as fire or flood, who have no other resources. Assists with immediate basic needs, generally during the first two weeks following a disaster. Assists in temporary financial assistance for food, clothing and other needs, clean-up supplies and crisis counseling. Does not provide help for secondary related problems such as flooding from sewer backup and does not provide food replacement or other assistance due to power outages not connected with a disaster. The type and amount of assistance provided are determined on a case-by-case basis.

Perry County SNAP recipients that lost power for more than four hours, or if their home had significant storm damage including fire and flooding and lost food, may be eligible for SNAP Replacement Benefits. Families must complete an application

Provides temporary emergency financial aid in the event of a house fire when no other resources are available and the client meets income eligibility.

Provides SNAP benefits to households who have lost food, income or liquid resources due to a Presidentially declared disaster in situations where the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has approved activation of the program in Harrison County.

Provides replacement funds to Food Assistance (food stamp) recipients who have lost food due to a power outage, fire, or governor declared emergency. Replacement funds may replace up to the client's monthly allotment of food assistance. Funds are sent by electronic transfer to the recipient's Ohio Direction Card.

Provides SNAP benefits to households who have lost food, income or liquid resources due to a Presidentially declared disaster in situations where the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has approved activation of the program in Medina County.

Red Cross may be able to provide a voucher or debit card for food to household that has experienced a fire or other natural disaster.

Offers immediate assistance for victims of disaster (such as fire, flood, weather) who have no other resources. Mainly helps with immediate needs and generally only during the first few days or weeks following a disaster. Provides assistance such as temporary shelter (usually up to three days), food, clothing, crisis counseling, and possibly one month's rent or security deposit. Flooding must affect the main living areas and not just the basement. Does not provide help for secondary related problems such as flooding from sewer backup, does not offer replacement/repair of items such as furniture, appliances or a furnace and does not provide food replacement or other assistance needed due to power outages. Does not assist those forced out of their home due to a Carbon Monoxide issue, unless forced out in the middle of the night and in immediate danger, then will try to assist. Provides cleaning kits (mop and bleach) to victims of flooding.

Provides SNAP benefits to households who have lost food, income or liquid resources due to a Presidentially declared disaster in situations where the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has approved activation of the program in Lorain County.

Provides replacement funds to Food Assistance (food stamp) recipients who have lost food due to a power outage, 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.

Provides food, clothing, and shelter to disaster victims including disasters when homes have been destroyed or made unlivable due to physical calamity such as fire, flood, and windstorm. Offers general emergency assistance to disaster victims.

Provides replacement funds to Food Assistance/Food Stamp recipients who have lost food due to a power outage, 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.

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.

Provide bottled water or other sources of drinking water for people whose access has been interrupted by a ruptured water main, water purification plant problems, contaminated wells or other disruptions in the water supply.

Provides support services to existing nonprofits/community organizations for emergency food pantries. Warehouse acquires and distributes wholesale and donated food to food pantries. Not a food pantry. THIS IS FOR MOBILE FARMERS MARKET REFERRALS

Provides SNAP benefits to households who have lost food, income or liquid resources due to a Presidentially declared disaster in situations where the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has approved activation of the program in Jefferson County.

Provides SNAP benefits to households who have lost food, income, or liquid resources due to a Presidentially declared disaster in situations where the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has approved activation of the program in Summit County.

Provides financial assistance for rent payment, utilities,transportation, and disaster services, when funding is available.

Emergency disaster mobile canteens respond to local emergencies and calls from fire, police, disaster, civil defense and other groups.

Provides SNAP benefits to households who have lost food, income or liquid resources due to a Presidentially declared disaster in situations where the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has approved activation of the program in Carroll County.

Provides replacement funds to Food Assistance (food stamp) recipients who have lost food due to a power outage, 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.

Provides replacement funds to Food Assistance (food stamp) recipients who have lost food due to a power outage, 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.

Provides SNAP benefits to households who have lost food, income or liquid resources due to a Presidentially declared disaster in situations where the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has approved activation of the program in Portage County.