Who Qualifies for Family Nutrition Programs

The Family Nutrition Program is for individuals and families with limited food resources. At the present time that includes those receiving or eligible for the Ohio Food Assistance Program OR households that are at or below 180% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines of the United States.

Family Nutrition Program defines "Limited Food Resources" as those receiving or eligible for the Ohio Food Assistance Program OR those at or below 180% of the U.S. federal poverty guidelines.

Household Income that is at or below 180% Federal Poverty Guidelines:

# People in Household
 Income per Week
 Income per Month
 Income per Year
1 $375 $1625 $19,494
2 $505 $2188 $26,260
3 $634 $2747 $32,958
4 $763 $3308 $39,690
5 $893 $3869 $46,422
6 $1022 $4429 $53,154
7 $1151 $4990 $59,886
8 $1281 $5552 $66,618
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