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Shop Groceries on Amazon & Pay with SNAP EBT

Shop fresh produce, meat, pantry staples, beverages, and everyday food on Amazon, and receive same-day delivery (no minimum spend for free-delivery on these food orders if you are an Amazon Prime member, otherwise, free-delivery on fresh produce and meat orders over $35; free-delivery on all other food orders over $25).

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Shared by United Resource Connection March 2, 2021

Food Assistance Benefits at Findlay Market

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

Amazon Accepts SNAP EBT

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

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Shared by United Resource Connection September 12, 2020

Rent and Utilities Assistance

If you live in Hamilton County and have experienced a job loss or decrease in income due to COVID-19, we can help you with rent and utilities assistance! Hamilton County has recently awarded us CARES funding to assist families in need with up to $2,500 within a three month period.

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Shared by Freestore Food Bank, Trisha Rayner for Media Inquiries July 20, 2020

SMS Texting Service (513) 482-3663

The post SMS Texting Service (513) 482-3663 appeared first on Freestore Foodbank . Visit Original Source at Freestorefoodbank.org

Stabilization Program at the Freestore

CUSTOMER CONNECTION CENTER FLYER PURPOSE: To assist individuals to achieve greater stability by helping them to define key areas in their life that create barriers to obtaining and maintaining employment. REQUIREMENTS: Commitment to personal change that will help overcome barriers to increased self-reliance and stability. PROCESS: Individuals can be referred

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Shared by Freestore Food Bank, Trisha Rayner for Media Inquiries June 10, 2020

Meals for Seniors Can Be Picked Up at Local Recreation Centers

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

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Shared by United Resource Connection April 10, 2020

Local Food Pantries Sorted by Zip Code

THIS ARTICLE HAS EXPIRED. LINKS HAVE BEEN REMOVED TO COMPLY WITH QUALITY ASSURANCE GUIDELINES. 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

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Shared by United Resource Connection April 9, 2020

Benefits Enrollment

Freestore Foodbank’s Customer Connection Center works with a network of social service providers to ensure holistic support to the entire family, offering many resources on site with other forms of support through referrals. Because benefits are often a vital lifeline during a time of crisis for local families, we offer

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Shared by Freestore Food Bank, Trisha Rayner for Media Inquiries January 1, 2020

Online Employment Application

[contact-form-7] The post Online Employment Application appeared first on Freestore Foodbank . Visit Original Source at Freestorefoodbank.org

LIFT Application

[contact-form-7] Visit Original Source at Freestorefoodbank.org

Apply for SNAP (Food Stamps) Benefits

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

Food Pyramid replaced by new graphic

  On June 2nd, 2011, the Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion (an organization of the U.S. Department of Agriculture) announced a new graphic will replace the food pyramid.  The hope is that the new graphic, which appears at the right, is easier to understand.  Click on the plate to

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Shared by United Resource Connection June 5, 2011