Ohio is on the list of the top 10 states with the most people on food stamps. Additionally, when compared to the percentage of people on food stamps in the entire United States, Ohio is slightly above the national average. In this post, we are going to provide the latest update on the total number of people on food stamps in Ohio in 2022, including the percentage of the state’s population on SNAP.
Additionally, we will compare Ohio’s number to the national average for the United States.
About Food Stamps In Ohio
SNAP, formerly known as the Food Stamp Program provides nutritional support for low-income individuals and families, seniors, and people with disabilities living on fixed incomes.
The program provides monthly food assistance to eligible low‑income households.
To be eligible, households generally must earn less than 130 percent of the federal poverty level.
Ohio food stamps benefits can be used to buy most groceries and including online at select grocery stores like Walmart and Amazon.
For 2023, the maximum food stamps benefit for an individual is $281 a month, while a family of four can receive a maximum benefit of $939.
There are multiple ways to apply for food stamps in Ohio, including online and in person at a Department of Job and Family Services office.
Number of People on Food Stamps in Ohio – 2022 Update
Here’s a summary of the latest data on food stamps participation in Ohio:
- Total Number of Ohio Households Receiving Food Stamps: 755,736
- Total Number of People in Ohio Receiving Food Stamps: 1,492,044
- Amount of Money Spent on Food Stamps in Ohio for the Month: $351,436,962
Ohio Food Stamps Statistics vs. National Average
Ohio Food Stamps Statistics for July 2022:
| Number of People on Food Stamps in Ohio | |||
| As of July 2022 | |||
| July 2021 | July 2022 | Change | |
| Number of People | 1,497,379 | 1,492,044 | -0.4% |
| Number of Households | 755,973 | 755,736 | 0.0% |
| Total Benefits ($) | $346,457,795.00 | $351,436,962.00 | 1.4% |
United States Food Stamps Statistics for July 2022:
| Number of People on Food Stamps in The United States | |||
| As of July 2022 | |||
| July 2021 | July 2022 | Change | |
| Number of People | 41,160,997 | 41,128,499 | -0.1% |
| Number of Households | 21,489,467 | 21,614,798 | 0.6% |
| Total Benefits ($) | $9,715,794,574.00 | $9,249,541,759.00 | -4.8% |
What Percentage of Ohio is on Food Stamps?
Summary
Here’s the summary of the Number of People on SNAP in Ohio – 2022 Update:
- Number of Households on Food Stamps: 755,736
- Total Number of People on Food Stamps in Ohio: 1,492,044
- Amount of Money Spent on Food Stamps in Ohio for the Month: $351,436,962
Also, see our post on who benefits the most from SNAP in Ohio.
Questions?
We hope this post on the Ohio SNAP Payment Schedule for October was helpful.
If you have further questions about Ohio SNAP or EBT Card, please let us know in the comments section below.
Be sure to check out our other articles about Ohio SNAP and Ohio EBT, including:
