Half of March Food Stamps Coming Feb. 22

posted 2/16/19 -- As a result of the February SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, aka food stamps) benefits being issued early at the direction of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Ohio will be adjusting the issuance schedule for March as well.

Eligible SNAP families will receive half of their March benefits on February 22. The rest of the benefits will be issued on the normal March issuance date.

If you have questions, call 1-844-640-OHIO or contact Lorain County Job and Family Services at (440) 244-4150.

For those who need additional help, Second Harvest Food Bank of North Central Ohio has multiple locations as well as several special distribution events.

Direct food distribution will take place at El Centro in Lorain on Feb. 21 from 12 to 3 p.m. The VFW on Oberlin Avenue in Lorain will host a distribution on Feb. 27 from 4 to 6 p.m. A distribution is also scheduled at Longfellow Middle School on Feb. 28 from 4 to 6 p.m.

A mobile pantry planned at ODJFS on Feb. 19 has been cancelled.