safeguard the health and well-being of individuals in low-income households in Ohio
What can be bought with Food Assistance benefits?
Food or food products intended for human consumption
Some items which cannot be bought with Food Assistance benefits include:
Alcoholic beverages
Tobacco
Hot food and hot food products prepared to be eaten immediately
What is the Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT)? EBT stands for Electronic Benefits Transfer. Your Ohio Direction Card is a debit card. This means you cannot use more benefits than you are eligible to receive. Your benefits are automatically deposited once a month into an account just for you. You can access your benefits at almost all grocery stores using your Ohio Direction Card and your secret 4- digit PIN.
If you would like to receive additional information regarding the Food Assistance program, please click on one of the links to the Ohio Department of Job & Family Services, or contact us at (330) 339-7791.