The SNAP Plus/Produce Perks program at Findlay Market helps families afford more fresh fruits and vegetables and other healthy food typically found in the Findlay Farmers Market. Since 2007, low-income shoppers have been able to exchange their EBT dollars for one-dollar brass tokens that they can spend like cash in
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Shared by United Resource Connection February 19, 2021
Federal law allows States to implement a temporary program called Pandemic- Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT), which provides eligible children with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly known as food stamps) benefits. Preschool (Pre-K) through 12th grade students within eligible school buildings who are eligible for free or reduced-price meals through
Read More Shared by United Resource Connection February 16, 2021
Amazon now accepts SNAP EBT which enables people with this benefit to shop from home and have groceries delivered, in many qualifying cases without any delivery charges. Needless to say, this is a great help across many situations: for folks with disabilities or large families or using public transportation or
Read More Shared by United Resource Connection September 12, 2020
Many Seniors in Hamilton County live independently but are having trouble obtaining meals during the COVID-19 State of Emergency. A great resource for these individuals (Seniors 60 years and older) is available through the Cincinnati Recreation Commission in partnership with The Council on Aging of Southwest Ohio. Meals are
Read More Shared by United Resource Connection April 10, 2020
The Cincinnati Freestore compiles a list of local food pantries with addresses and contact information. This is a great resource if you know someone or a family in need of food assistance. It is also a great resource if you are financially able to support your local food pantry. We
Read More Shared by United Resource Connection April 9, 2020
NOTE: The information in this post has been updated reflecting changes in the administration of the program effective April 6th. Meal pickup is now from 11 a.m. to noon (not 1pm). Another change is that children will no longer be required to be present for meal pickup. Additionally, meals will
Read More Shared by United Resource Connection March 18, 2020
The Cincinnati Community Action Agency, in partnership with Freestore Foodbank, will distribute free food to families in need through its Mobile Food Pantry, on a first-come, first-served basis. The agency will distribute fruit, vegetables, and baked goods at Tryed Stone New Beginnings Church, located at 5550 Reading Road from 9:00 – 11:00
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Shared by Moira Weir, Director of HCJFS April 23, 2019
Call 513-381-SNAP (7627) for more information between 8:30 am – 3:00 pm EST. Food stamps or SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits help put groceries and food on the table for people experiencing hunger. These temporary benefits are based on income and are issued monthly through an electronic debit (EBT)
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Shared by Freestore Food Bank, Trisha Rayner for Media Inquiries April 8, 2019
CPS and the YMCA are offering assistance to area federal workers affected by the partial government shutdown. Families affected by the shutdown may qualify for free or reduced meal plans for their children. Applications can be completed online at School Cafe. Click on “Register Now.” Select your state and school district. Follow
Read More Shared by United Resource Connection January 15, 2019
The Community Outreach Division of the Cincinnati VA Center (513.977.6800), Sally R. Hammitt, LISW-S, Director, has released a resource directory to benefit the Greater Cincinnati homeless population. The directory can be downloaded here. The directory was compiled by Sharon Graavett, LISW-S, and edited by Emily Hunt, MSW, LSW, with
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