Ohio Snap EBT
Welcome to SNAP EBT information page for the state of Ohio.
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), also known as the Food Assistance Program (FAP) in Ohio, provides financial assistance to low-income families in Ohio who qualify to stretch their food budgets and purchase nutritious foods.
Food assistance benefits are disbursed electronically using an “Ohio Direction Card” that may be used as cash in most grocery shops and certain farmers’ markets wherever EBT is accepted.
Another nutrition aid program that sends low-income, elderly people a monthly food package is the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP). Every one of Ohio’s 88 counties offers CSFP.
List of Online Retailers
Below is a list of SNAP EBT retailers for the state of Ohio:
- ALDI
- Amazon
- BJs Wholesale Club
- Costco
- Dashmart
- Dave’s Supermarket
- Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA)
- Dollar General
- Earth Fare
- Family Dollar
- Giant Eagle
- Go-Puff
- Gordon Food Services
- Kroger
- Meijer
- Rite Aid
- Ruler Foods
- Sam’s Club Scan and Go
- Sheetz, Inc.
- Target
- The Fresh Market
- Thrive Market
- Walgreens
- Walmart
- Whole Foods
- Brookfield Sparkle Market
- Buehler’s Fresh Foods
- Fairfax Market
- Groceryland
- House of Meats – Alexis
- House of Meats – Glendale
- House of Meats – Holland
- House of Meats – Maumee
- House of Meats – Point Palace
- HP Nemenz IGA
- Jerky Pro
- Lucky’s
- Seaway Marketplace
- Stark Fresh
- Today’s Harvest
Issuance Schedule for Ohio EBT Snap
Benefits are made available for the above individuals from the 2nd to the 20th of every month, based on the last digit of the client’s SNAP case number:
- Case number ending in 0 = benefits available on the 2nd of the month
- Case number ending in 1 = benefits available on the 4th of the month
- Case number ending in 2 = benefits available on the 6th of the month
- Case number ending in 3 = benefits available on the 8th of the month
- Case number ending in 4 = benefits available on the 10th of the month
- Case number ending in 5 = benefits available on the 12th of the month
- Case number ending in 6 = benefits available on the 14th of the month
- Case number ending in 7 = benefits available on the 16th of the month
- Case number ending in 8 = benefits available on the 18th of the month
- Case number ending in 9 = benefits available on the 20th of the month
New Ohio Direction Card holders will be notified of their issuance dates when their eligibility and benefits are approved. In addition, all cardholders can call the Ohio Direction Card customer service number 6 days prior to the first of each month to find out when their benefits will become available.
Picture of Snap EBT Card
Wondering what snap card looks like. Below is a sample picture.
This state EBT program is also known by these names:
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
Ohio Direction Card
Contact Information
Ohio Snap Website
The website is http://jfs.ohio.gov/ocomm_root/1000OurServices.stm#FA-2
Ohio Snap Phone Number
The phone number is +866-244-0071
Ohio Local Office Location
Click Here to view office locations.
EBT Website
The website is https://www.connectebt.com/
Ohio EBT Phone Number
The phone number is +866-386-3071
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for EBT in Ohio?
You can apply for the Ohio Food Assistance Program (FAP) in person at your local county agency or online at Ohio Benefits. Your payments are automatically sent to your EBT account on the same day of each month. You are eligible if you are approved into the program.
What can I purchase using EBT?
Food stamps permit purchasing food, snacks, and food-producing seeds or plants. Alcohol, tobacco, vitamins, live animals, prepared foods, and any non-food household items are not eligible for purchase with food stamps.
Where can I use my Ohio EBT card?
All grocery stores that show the Ohio DIRECTION Card sticker will accept your Ohio DIRECTION Card. Once you’ve finished shopping, tell the salesperson you’ll pay for your food with your Ohio DIRECTION Card. Ohio DIRECTION Card acceptance is common in grocery stores in Ohio.