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BusinessECONOMY SERIES: AUDIO Applying For Food Stamps
3/18/2009 7:58:31 AM | Lindsay McCoy
There are three avenues to choose from when applying for the Food Stamp program; in-person at the county department of Job and Family Services, online or at an Ohio Benefit Bank site.
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Volunteers help people fill out an application and then send it electronically to the applicant's county departmet of job and family services.
"There's no waiting period, it's truly based on your income," she said.
Eligiblity is based on income and the income expected for several months thereafter. Expenses for the applicant's household and family size is also factored in. If a household has little or no income, they may be eligable to receive benefits immediately. Usually applications are approved or denied within 30 days of applying.
LISTEN To Kawolczyk Explain Details On Applying"I wouldn't wait to see if you're eligible, I would go down to or call the county department of Job and Family Services to get an application to submit it right away to find out if you're eligible," she said.
Benefits are reviewed every six to 12 months as there are often changes in income.
How To Find A Ohio Benefit Bank Near You
On The Web: Ohio Office of Family Stability
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