Ohio residents who qualify for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistant Program (SNAP) benefits, formerly known as food stamps are receiving their payments based on the last digit of their case number.
Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible for SNAP benefits in Ohio, household size and income are taken into consideration. Applications for SNAP benefits can be submitted online at Benefits.Ohio.gov or through the Ohio Benefit Bank website. Once approved, discounts on certain products and services are available to SNAP recipients, including free or discounted admission to museums, aquariums, and zoos in Ohio and nationwide.
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March 2023 Deposit Schedule (Ohio Direction Card)
In March 2023, benefits will be deposited from the 2nd to the 20th based on the last digit of your case number, Yahoo reported. Ohio SNAP consumers can also receive up to $25 per visit in free fruits and vegetables through Produce Perks, which corresponds to SNAP benefits dollar-for-dollar.
Here is the Ohio SNAP benefits deposit schedule for March 2023:
| If your case number ends in: | Your benefits will be available on: |
| 0 | March 2nd |
| 1 | March 4th |
| 2 | March 6th |
| 3 | March 8th |
| 4 | March 10th |
| 5 | March 12th |
| 6 | March 14th |
| 7 | March 16th |
| 8 | March 18th |
| 9 | March 20th |
It’s important to note that SNAP benefits can only be used to purchase most food items, with the exception of alcohol, tobacco, vitamins, medicine, supplements, live animals, and other non-food items. Additionally, the Direction Card cannot be used to purchase hot, ready-to-eat meals.
New Ohio Direction Card holders will be notified of their issuance dates when benefits are approved, and cardholders can call the customer service number to find out when their benefits will become available.
Overall, SNAP benefits can provide much-needed assistance to low-income households in Ohio, and with the various discounts and perks available, recipients can stretch their benefits further and improve their overall well-being.
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