Ohio food stamps (SNAP): how to apply, plus other family help
You're in the right place for Ohio. Everything below goes straight to official Ohio sites. Start with step 1 and take it from there.
Official Ohio links and phone numbers for SNAP food benefits, then health coverage, WIC, child care and energy help. Last checked 2026-10-25.
SNAP in Ohio at a glance
- Program name in Ohio: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
- Benefit card: Ohio Direction Card
- SNAP phone: 866-244-0071
- EBT card help line: 866-386-3071
Apply or manage SNAP
Who qualifies and how much you get depend on household size and income. The state decides. See the USDA SNAP eligibility rules.
Other help for Ohio families
These official national sites send you to the right Ohio office.
Health coverage (Medicaid/CHIP)
HealthCare.gov: getting Medicaid and CHIP
Pick your state to see if you qualify and apply.
Source: USDA SNAP state directory entry for Ohio, last checked 2026-10-25.
If today is too much, that's okay. Call 211 and let someone help you sort it out. You've got this.