Service/Program:
Food Assistance
Description of service/program:
Provides food assistance designed to raise nutritional levels, expand buying power, and safeguard the health and well-being of low-income families.
Service limitations (income, geographic, hours, etc):
Individuals and families may qualify if the household income is under 200% of the Federal Poverty Level.
Households are categorically eligible/automatically qualify if they are receiving SSI, OWF, or PRC services.
Workers who have been laid off MUST apply for unemployment before applying for food benefits.
Referral contact information:
Apply by submitting your completed application via mail (232 Northland Drive, Medina, OH 44256) or email (Medina-JFS@jfs.ohio.gov).
Apply online: https://benefits.ohio.gov/
Link to fillable application on Medina County JFS website: https://www.mcjfs.us/public-assistance-services
Medina County Job and Family Services – https://communitynavigator.theconnectorproject.org/medina-county-job-and-family-services/