We have received verification that funding for SNAP will be available for March 2019.  As a result of the February SNAP benefits being issued early, Ohio is adjusting the March benefit issuance schedule. Eligible SNAP families will receive half of their March benefits on February 22, 2019, and the rest of the benefits will be issued on the normal March issuance date.

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FAQ on Federal Government Shutdown and impact on Clermont County Food Assistance

Q. How is the Federal Government shutdown affecting Clermont County?

A. The primary impact currently is on those of our residents who receive Food Assistance benefits (also known as SNAP). These benefits are funded by the federal government, and flow through the State of Ohio to individual counties. Food Assistance benefits for the month of January were issued through the regular issuance cycle.

Q. What about March benefits?

A. Funding will be available for March benefits. As a result of the February SNAP benefits being issued early, Ohio is adjusting the March benefit issuance schedule. Eligible SNAP families will receive half of their March benefits on February 22, 2019, and the rest of the benefits will be issued on the normal March issuance date.

Q. What if I run short in February and need some additional assistance?

A. The following organizations provide food and nutrition services in Clermont County.

Q. Are there any other ways the shutdown is affecting Clermont County government?

A. There is minimal impact on some funding streams from the federal government, but Food Assistance is the one that affects our residents now. As the Federal Government shut-down continues, and other impacts to Clermont County become known, more details will be provided.