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Northeast Ohio SNAP recipients have options after emergency benefits end

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The additional Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits that many families relied on during the pandemic have ceased as of March 1.

The program was greatly expanded during the pandemic as many people lost their jobs and needed extra assistance.

Food banks are concerned this expiration may cause food insecurity for more families. Below, find food banks for counties across Northeast Ohio, along with contact information for those who may need it.

Resources by county

Ashland

419-281-6061

Ashtabula

440-437-6311

Carroll

Questions about SNAP? Call 330-627-2571

Columbiana

330-792-5522

Cuyahoga

216-738-2067
in Cuyahoga

Erie

440-960-2265
food pantries in Erie

Geauga

440-285-2261

Holmes

Questions about SNAP? Call 330-674-1111

Huron

440-960-2265
food pantries in Huron

Lake

440-352-3309

Lorain

440-960-2265
in Lorain

Mahoning

330-792-5522

Medina

330-421-4816

Portage

Questions about SNAP? Call 330-297-3750

Richland

216-738-2067
in Richland

Stark

Questions about SNAP? Call 330-452-4661

Summit

Questions about SNAP? Call 844-640-6446

Tuscarawas

Questions about SNAP? Call 330-339-7791

Wayne

Questions about SNAP? Call 330-287-5800

Resources For college students


Cleveland State University

Liftupvikes@csuohio.edu

Kent State University
(located in Tri-Towers dorm)

Lorain County Community College

440-366-7486
commodorecupboard@lorainccc.edu

University of Akron
Akron University Students

Kennedy Gotham was a news intern in the spring and summer of 2023. A journalism major with a minor in media advocacy at Kent State University, she plans to graduate in May 2024.