If you have SNAP EBT benefits you can use the Findlay Market shopping app to obtain free delivery and no service fees on your orders. The Findlay Market shopping app is available on the Apple App Store and Google Play. During checkout, the delivery and service fees will be visible in
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Shared by United Resource Connection July 19, 2023
Hamilton County has some of the best public parks in the State of Ohio, with wooded walking and biking trails, camp grounds, playgrounds, splash pads, and other recreational facilities, many of which can be enjoyed free of cost. Parking permits are typically required, but if you have a valid food
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All children under the age of 18 are eligible to receive free meals during the summer months through a program offered by the Ohio Department of Education. Individuals ages 19 through 21 are also eligible for this program, if they have been identified as having mental or physical disabilities, and
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“Dress for Success Cincinnati” is an organization that provides professional clothing to women returning to, or entering, the workforce. Many women entering the workforce encounter a “catch-22”, in which they need appropriate attire to have a successful job interview, but can’t afford proper attire for the interview without a job…
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Where do you go to buy food for your family when it takes an hour by bus to get to the nearest grocery store? What do you eat when processed food and corner-store snacks are the only things within reach, or the only affordable options? Healthy Harvest Mobile Market visits
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February is the last month for the pandemic-era SNAP emergency allotment. The SNAP emergency allotment was an additional deposit of SNAP funds that occurred at the end of every month for SNAP EBT card holders. The United States Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Services announced that the Supplemental Nutrition
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Amazon is cutting free grocery delivery for Prime members on orders less than $150. Customers who get their groceries delivered from Amazon Fresh and pay less than $150 — will be charged between $3.95 and $9.95, depending on the order size. The changes will go into effect February 28th, 2023.
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SNAP Interim Reports are required for many households six months after an application or recertification. Interim Reports were waived during the pandemic, requiring only annual recertification. Starting with the new year, Interim Reports will once again be due between certifications. Job and Family Services will notify SNAP participants by mail
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The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) provides nutrition benefits to supplement the food budget of needy families. The eligibility requirements depend on family size and income level. The benefit provides an E B T card that can be used at participating grocery stores to purchase foodstuffs only. This “grocery budget”
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The Cincinnati Freestore Foodbank has released their January and February 2023 area food distribution schedule. The list provides the addresses and dates of all known meal distribution sites in the Greater Cincinnati area. Each site listed distributes meals freely to anyone expressing need. The list is made possible by the
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The Ohio Department of Health, Bureau of Maternal, Child and Family Health partners with Cribs for Kids® and local organizations throughout Ohio to provide free pack-and-plays and safe sleep education to eligible families. Many homes lack safe sleeping spaces for babies. Sleeping in a bed with a baby or placing
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Shared by Hamilton County Public Health January 2, 2023
The Community Outreach Division of the Cincinnati VA Medical Center has released the 9th Edition of the Homeless & Low-Income Resource Guide. The directory was originally compiled by Sharon Coate, LISW-S, and most recently updated by Bruce James, BSW. If you discover corrections or additions, please contact Bruce James. The
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The Cincinnati VA Medical Center hosts a free Farmers Market the last Friday of every month from 10am to 12 noon. Fresh fruit, vegetables and non-perishable items are available here free to veterans and their families. The Cincinnati VA Medical Center is located at 3200 Vine Street. The VA medical
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