Welfare Info

Ohio Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program

Ohio

What is Ohio Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program?

The Ohio Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formally known as the Food Assistance Program, is designed to raise nutritional levels, to expand buying power, and to safeguard the health and well being of individuals in low-income households in Ohio. A household may consist of an individual or a group of individuals who live together and usually purchase, prepare, and eat their food together.

Administration

Ohio Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program is administered by Ohio.

Program Requirements

Qualification Requirements Last Updated on 2025-03-01

To be eligible for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the state of Ohio and meet one of the following requirements:

  • You have current resources valued at $2,250 or less (examples include savings and checking combined)or
  • You have current resources valued at $3,500 or less (examples include savings and checking combined) and share your household with one of the following:
    • a person or persons age 60 and over or
    • a person with a disability (a child, your spouse, a parent, or yourself).

In order to qualify, you must have an annual household income (before taxes) that is below the following amounts:

Annual Household Income Limits (before taxes)
Household Size* Maximum Income Level (Per Year)
1 $19,578
2 $26,572
3 $33,566
4 $40,560
5 $47,554
6 $54,548
7 $61,542
8 $68,536

*For households with more than eight people, add $6,994 per additional person. Always check with the appropriate managing agency to ensure the most accurate guidelines.

Application Details

What is the application process for Ohio Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program?

Contact your local SNAP Administering Agency to apply for this program.

Contact Info

1-866-244-0071

How to Apply

SNAP Administering Agency

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