The Ohio Direction Card is a plastic food benefit card that replaces paper food stamps.
Food stamps supplement the food buying power of low-income families.
Food stamp benefits are based on the individual or family's adjusted income. Able-bodied parents ages 16 to 60 without children must work a minimum of 30 hours per week or participate in work activities to get food stamp benefits. Other work activity requirements are in place for families with children. Information on this site is believed to be accurate but is not guaranteed. Hamilton County JFS disclaims any liability for any errors or omissions.