Do you want to apply for food stamps in Ohio? If you qualify as having low income, you may qualify for nutritional food assistance through the SNAP, or food stamps program. Learn how to apply for food stamps in Ohio.

Inadequate nutritional intake can cause health problems for adults and educational and cognitive development problems in children. https://egov.azdes.gov/CMSInternet/common.aspx?menu=108&menuc=162&id=1712 Avoid these side effects by obtaining financial assistance in the form of food stamps through a federal program known as SNAP, or the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Before you can obtain assistance, you must apply for food stamps in Ohio.

Requirements for receiving food stamps in Ohio fall into situational and financial categories.

Situational:

1. United States Citizen or a Legal Resident Alien
2. Actively work, or participate in special programs for continued benefits
3. Must be a resident of Ohio http://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/applicant_recipients/fs_Res_Ben_Elig.htm

Financial:

1. You must have less than $2,000 combined in your checking and savings accounts.
2. If you have someone over 60 or a disabled person in you home, you must have less than $3,000 combined in your savings or checking accounts.
3. Gross Income less than:
   1. Family with 1 member: $1,174 Monthly
   2. Family with 2 members: $1,579 Monthly
   3. Family with 3 members: $1,984 Monthly
   4. Family with 4 members: $2,389 Monthlyhttp://www.fns.usda.gov/FSP/applicant_recipients/eligibility.htm

In Ohio, you must apply for food stamps in personal your local CDJFS (County Department of Job and Family Services) office. You can find a listing of offices on the http://jfs.ohio.gov/county/cntydir.stm SNAP office locator. http://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/outreach/states/ohio.htm

Take the following items with you to the CDJFS office:

1. Citizenship Proof for every member of your family (birth certificate)
2. Photo ID like your Driver’s License
3. Social Security numbers
4. Proof of your residence (Rent or Mortgage receipt)
5. Proof of all income
6. Prior month’s utility bills
7. Savings and Checking Account Statements for the prior month
8. All other routine expenses proof (like child care or medical expenses) http://www.fns.usda.gov/FSP/applicant_recipients/eligibility.htm

Once you submit your application, it will be reviewed for approval. If approved, the amount your receive will be based on your specific situation. The maximum you can receive is $200 for a family of 1, $367 for a family of 2, $526 for a family of 3 and $668 for a family of 4.4http://www.fns.usda.gov/FSP/applicant_recipients/eligibility.htm

You can obtain the following items with your food stamps:

1. Fruits
2. Vegetables
3. Breads
4. Cereals
5. Dairy Products
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Make sure you understand the full benefits of the program including any classes you can take. You should also make sure to avoid any activities that will cause an immediate revocation of your benefits such as selling your food stamps. http://www.fns.usda.gov/FSP/applicant_recipients/eligibility.htm