The Food Stamp program is designed to
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raise nutritional levels
- expand buying power
- safeguard the health and well-being of individuals in low-income households in Ohio
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What can be bought with Food Stamp benefits?
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Food or food products intended for human consumption
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Some items which cannot be bought with food stamp benefits include:
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Alcoholic beverages
- Tobacco
- Hot food and hot food products prepared to be eaten immediately
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What is the Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT)?
A system through which Food Stamp benefits are dispersed. Information is encoded in a micro chip embedded in a plastic card resembling a credit card. At the designated grocery store(s), the client enters a pin number and scans the card, the amount purchased is deducted electronically from the individual's or family's total monthly allotment of Food Stamp benefits.
A designated individual must attend a scheduled training session at Tuscarawas County Job & Family Services before the EBT card is activated.
If you would like to receive additional information regarding the Food Stamp program, please click on one of the links to the Ohio Department of Job & Family Services, or contact us at (330) 339-7791.
http://jfs.ohio.gov/OFam/index.stm
http://jfs.ohio.gov/factsheets/foodstamps.pdf
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