For general information on food stamps, we recommend first viewing this factsheet on Food Stamps from the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services.

Document related to Food Stamps are grouped below:

Legal Education

  Food Stamps Screening Tool - This Pre-Screening Tool can be used to determine if you may be eligible to receive Food Stamp benefits.  

  How Can I Resolve Benefits Disputes? - If you have a problem with receiving benefits, you have a right to ask for a state hearing.  

  Ohio Direction Card - Food Stamps Frequently Asked Questions - Food stamp benefits are dispersed through the Electronic Benefits Transfer system and the card is called the Ohio Direction Card.  

  Ohio Application for Public Assistance - This is a link to Ohio's application to request Ohio Works First, Disability Assistance, Refugee Cash, Medical and Food Stamp benefits.  

  After Foster Care, What Next? - A guide to resources available for young adults who have aged out of the foster care system. 

  America's Second Harvest - Search for a food bank by zip code or state. 

  Are You Income Eligible For The Food Stamp Program? - In order to be eligible for the Food Stamp Program, your household's income and resources must be below certain guidelines.  

  Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2005 - Provides advice for people two years and older about how good dietary habits can promote health and reduce risk for major chronic diseases.  

  Food Bank Locator - Find a food bank in Ohio. 

  Food Stamp Toolkit - This brochure is designed to help individuals navigate their way through the Ohio food stamp program.  

  Ohio County Job and Family Services Agencies - The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services manages childrens services in the state of Ohio. Use this site to find your county job and family service agency.  

  There is Financial Help Available to You - A public benefits guide for independent youth experiencing homelessness in Ohio. 

Find additional information in these related topics within the Ohio Law Library:

 Earned Income Tax Credit
 Ohio Works First
 WIC
 Child Care
 Prevention, Retention and Contingency (PRC)
 Social Security
 Unemployment Compensation
 Veterans Benefits
 Disability Assistance

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