/tags/snap SNAP en-US Copyright Fri, 28 Mar 2025 21:04:27 GMT /government-politics/2025-03-28/starting-this-weekend-state-id-required-for-online-access-to-ohio-medicaid-other-benefits The change affects Ohioans who use the computer to access food stamps, Medicaid and childcare subsidies. Fri, 28 Mar 2025 21:04:27 GMT /government-politics/2025-03-28/starting-this-weekend-state-id-required-for-online-access-to-ohio-medicaid-other-benefits Jo Ingles /government-politics/2025-02-26/ohio-lawmakers-ask-congress-to-take-action-on-millions-lost-to-food-stamp-fraud A bipartisan Ohio Senate resolution asks Congress to reimburse parties that have been injured by fraud and to tighten up safety measures on EBT cards themselves. Wed, 26 Feb 2025 06:21:21 GMT /government-politics/2025-02-26/ohio-lawmakers-ask-congress-to-take-action-on-millions-lost-to-food-stamp-fraud Jo Ingles /section/the-ohio-newsroom/2024-06-24/ohio-families-can-get-more-food-for-their-kids-this-summer-thanks-to-a-new-federal-program The new food assistance program gives families additional money for food once school ends. Advocates say it will help children who rely on school lunches to eat. Mon, 24 Jun 2024 08:14:00 GMT /section/the-ohio-newsroom/2024-06-24/ohio-families-can-get-more-food-for-their-kids-this-summer-thanks-to-a-new-federal-program Kendall Crawford /news/2023-07-25/with-food-prices-up-more-ohio-farmers-markets-accept-snap-benefits An increasing number of Ohio farmers markets are accepting SNAP benefits, formerly known as food stamps. It’s an effort to increase access to fresh, locally grown produce. Tue, 25 Jul 2023 09:10:00 GMT /news/2023-07-25/with-food-prices-up-more-ohio-farmers-markets-accept-snap-benefits Erin Gottsacker /news/2023-07-06/high-cost-of-food-has-increased-worries-over-benefits-cliff Anti-hunger advocates say the loss of pandemic-era benefits, combined with higher food prices, makes the so-called “benefits cliff” even more precarious than usual. Thu, 06 Jul 2023 09:00:00 GMT /news/2023-07-06/high-cost-of-food-has-increased-worries-over-benefits-cliff Alejandro Figueroa, WYSO /news/2023-07-05/pandemic-food-assistance-ended-its-left-ohio-families-struggling Families like the Tanners in Mount Vernon are seeking other ways to supplement their food budgets since pandemic-era SNAP benefits went away in March. Wed, 05 Jul 2023 09:05:00 GMT /news/2023-07-05/pandemic-food-assistance-ended-its-left-ohio-families-struggling Kendall Crawford /news/2023-03-01/as-pandemic-boost-for-snap-ends-ohio-food-banks-worry Low-income families in Ohio have been receiving additional food stamp benefits for the last two years. Food banks across the state expect a surge as the federal pandemic aid ends. Wed, 01 Mar 2023 21:33:48 GMT /news/2023-03-01/as-pandemic-boost-for-snap-ends-ohio-food-banks-worry Kendall Crawford /government-politics/2021-07-16/another-fight-expected-over-snap-means-testing-cut-from-ohio-budget The idea of “means testing” for Ohioans getting food stamp or SNAP benefits was removed in the final version of the state budget. But advocates for… Fri, 16 Jul 2021 17:28:33 GMT /government-politics/2021-07-16/another-fight-expected-over-snap-means-testing-cut-from-ohio-budget Karen Kasler /government-politics/2021-06-15/advocates-say-asset-limits-for-snap-recipients-based-on-myths Advocates for low-income Ohioans are urging lawmakers to take what they call a harmful provision out of the state budget bill. An amendment added by the… Wed, 16 Jun 2021 00:26:07 GMT /government-politics/2021-06-15/advocates-say-asset-limits-for-snap-recipients-based-on-myths Andy Chow /government-politics/2021-03-26/advocates-say-overturning-health-orders-could-cost-ohio-federal-funding Critics of the law that will allow state lawmakers to overturn Gov. Mike DeWine’s health orders say that could be costly when it comes to federal funding.… Fri, 26 Mar 2021 18:07:00 GMT /government-politics/2021-03-26/advocates-say-overturning-health-orders-could-cost-ohio-federal-funding Karen Kasler