Mary McNamara, director of The City of Cleveland's Department of Aging, and Tiffany Scruggs, VP of Client Services at the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, discuss changes to SNAP Benefits. Contact The Greater Cleveland Food Bank to find help.
(216) 738-2067
www.GreaterClevelandFoodBank.org
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SNAP Emergency Allotments are ending after February 2023, resulting in $126 million reduction in federal SNAP spending each month in local grocery stores and farmers’ markets: potentially endangering the economic feasibility of grocers in distressed markets.
Due to the economic multiplier of SNAP, Ohio’s economy will sustain an annual $1.94 billion reduction in economic activity in 2023 as a result of the SNAP cuts.
Hunger and food insecurity are expected to climb, especially for Ohio families with children and older adults, both of whom are coping with the highest food inflation since 1979
673,000 SNAP households in Ohio will experience a benefit cut in March. The minimum benefit cut per household will be $95/month. The Ohioans facing the largest benefit cuts are working families and older adults.
SNAP recipients are being notified by mail, text, and robocalls by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services. Those with questions should be encouraged to use the Ohio Benefits Self-Service Portal before calling their local JFS office due to long hold times.
SNAP households should submit updated verification of shelter, childcare, and medical expenses as soon as possible to ensure their standard SNAP benefit is correct.
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