Food Assistance Replacement Benefits

Did You Lose Food During a Power Outage or Disaster?

If you receive Food Assistance through SNAP and are impacted by a disaster, such as a fire, flooding or power outage of at least 4 hours that results in food loss or spoilage, you can be issued Replacement Benefits. Food Assistance Replacement Benefits are added directly to your Ohio Direction Card, similar to your normal allotment.

Apply for Replacement Benefits

How to Apply for Food Replacements

Am I eligible?

To get Replacement Benefits, your household must have received Food Assistance during the month that the disaster happened.

To apply, download and complete the JFS 07222 form within 10 days of the loss and submit it to Franklin County Department of Job and Family Services.

Options for submitting your application

E-Mail

Send your application to: FRANKLIN-CDJFS-Verifications@jfs.ohio.gov
Please include your full name and case number in the email

Drop Off in Person

Bring your application in person to one of the following locations:

Northland Opportunity Center
1721 Northland Park Avenue
Columbus, Ohio 43229

Submit your signed application and verification documents into the dropbox (pictured below) outside the main entrance at any time.

East Opportunity Center
1055 Mt. Vernon Avenue
Columbus, Ohio 43203
Submit your signed application into the dropbox at the main entrance weekdays from 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

West Opportunity Center
314 North Wilson Road
Columbus, Ohio 43204
Submit your signed application into the dropbox at the main entrance weekdays from 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.