Ohio SNAP benefits released early
The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services says it releasing benefits today for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
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The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services says it releasing benefits today for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
Because of the partial federal government shutdown, the U.S. Department of Agriculture has instructed states to make February SNAP benefits available early.
State of Ohio benefits will be released today, Wednesday, January 16.
According to ODJFS, this is not a bonus. Households that receive an early issuance will not receive benefits in February.
Those receiving benefits are being advised to plan accordingly and make any food assistance they receive in January stretch as long as possible.
If you have questions about your case, please call your county JFS agency.
Columbiana County Department of Job and Family Services
Eileen Dray-Bardon, Director
7989 Dickey Dr., Ste. 2, Lisbon, OH 44432
Phone/Ext: (330) 424-1471
Fax: (330) 424-0925
Hours: Mon-Fri 8a-4:30p, first Thu 8a-6:30p
Website: www.columbianacountyjfs.org
Mahoning County Department of Job and Family Services
Robert E. Bush Jr., Director
345 Oak Hill Ave., mail to P.O. Box 600, Youngstown, OH 44501-0600
Phone/Ext: (330) 740-2600 ext. 8615
Fax: (330) 740-2523 TTY/TTD: (330) 884-6180
Hours: 7:15a-4:30p, other hours by appt.
Trumbull County Department of Job and Family Services
John R. Gargano, Director
280 N. Park Ave., Warren, OH 44481-1109
Phone/Ext: (330) 675-2000
Fax: (330) 675-2102
Hours: Mon-Fri 7:30a-4:30p
Website: http://hs.co.trumbull.oh.us
Contact information can be found here: http://jfs.ohio.gov/County/County_Directory.stm