Ohio’s Sales-Tax Holiday

Annual Sales Tax Holiday Pay no sales tax on back-to-school items and other purchases July 30th until August 8th. Ohio sets aside at least three days each year for consumers to buy certain items without sales tax. This sales tax holiday helps families buy clothing, supplies, and more items their children may need to be […]

Summer EBT Benefits for Students

Apply For Summer EBT Benefits Parents and Guardians can apply now to see if their student qualifies for Summer EBT benefits from the State of Ohio. Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer Program for Children (Summer EBT) is new in summer 2024. Summer EBT provides grocery benefits to low-income families with school-aged children when schools are closed […]

SNAP Recipients: Protect Yourself From Potential Fraud

Ohio urges Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients to protect themselves from potential fraud.  The Ohio Department of Job & Family Services (ODJFS) is taking anti-fraud measures and offering resources to protect recipients. ODJFS takes a number of measures to prevent and detect fraud, including: PIN reminders – ODJFS provides multiple reminders to SNAP recipients […]

COMMUNITY RESOURCES

For additional Marion area community resources such as food pantries, community meals, housing, transportation, etc., click here:                                                               Community Resource Guide or, scan this QR code: […]

E-Signature for Ohio Benefits

Introducing E-Signature! E-Signature is a new time-saving op0tion that makes your phone application process with your caseworker easier and faster. Acknowledge your rights and responsibilities online through an easy link texted directly to you! It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3… Visit the link received via text from 1(844)640-0266; Verify your identity within 15 minutes […]

Protect Your SNAP Benefits!

You now have the ability to lock your EBT card using the EBT Connect Mobile App and online using the EBT Cardholder Portal (https://www.connectebt.com/ohebtclient/index.jsp) *In order to utilize the Mobile App, you must first register/create an account on the EBT Cardholder portal. You are encouraged to select the ‘Lock Everywhere’ option when not actively making […]