CLEVELAND — The Ohio Investigative Unit and the Cuyahoga County Prosecutor’s Office announced the indictment of a Brooklyn, N.Y. retailer for over $640,000 in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits stolen from Ohio recipients. SNAP benefits in Ohio are issued to recipients through the Ohio Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) Card. OIU, in partnership with the […]
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Ohio retailer convicted & sentenced for SNAP trafficking
CLEVELAND — The Ohio Investigative Unit (OIU) has announced the conviction of Rup Chhetri, 33 of Cleveland, following an investigation into the illegal use of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits at a local retailer. Chhetri, the owner of Sagarmatha Home Décor, was convicted in the Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court on the following charges: […]
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The Sharing Shed: leave what you can, take what you need
ASHLAND — Megan Auer stepped up to feed people who were losing SNAP benefits in November due to the government shutdown. She hasn’t stopped since. She hosted a dinner for anyone who needed a free meal on Nov. 1 and 100 people showed up. She hosted another dinner on Nov. 28. She estimates 500 people came. […]
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Richland County residents should see SNAP benefits restored this week
MANSFIELD — Richland County residents enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) should see their full November benefits come through this week — if they haven’t already. The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) announced Friday that it was working to complete the distribution of full November SNAP benefits “by mid-next week.” “According […]
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DeWine provides update on efforts to support food assistance during federal shutdown
Gov. Mike DeWine on Thursday provided updates on the state’s ongoing efforts to support Ohio families being affected by the federal government shutdown.
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Ohio takes action to support food assistance during federal shutdown
COLUMBUS — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Ohio Senate President Rob McColley, and Ohio House Speaker Matt Huffman on Thursday announced a plan to provide up to $25 million in support for food assistance to help families that may soon be affected by the anticipated suspension of federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits. DeWine will soon […]
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Ohio AG Dave Yost and 18 attorneys general urge stopgap funding for SNAP
COLUMBUS — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost, joined by 18 other state attorneys general, are urging U.S. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer to act immediately to prevent the 42 million Americans who benefit from the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) from going hungry. “No family should go hungry because Washington lacks the appetite for […]
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SNAP scam leads to indictments, seizures in Ohio
COLUMBUS — A nearly year-long investigation by the Ohio Investigative Unit (OIU) into the use of card skimmers to steal at least $600,000 in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits across Ohio has resulted in indictments for three people. Earlier this month, a Franklin County Common Pleas Court grand jury returned indictments against Columbus residents […]
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North End Farmers Market opens June 6 in Mansfield
MANSFIELD – The North End Farmers Market has announced its season opening on Thursday, June 6. Proudly hosted by the North End Community Improvement Collaborative (NECIC), the market is Mansfield’s best and only farmers market, open to all and ready to bring the community together. Market Details Location: NECIC Urban Farm, 311 Bowman Street, MansfieldDates: […]