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Ohio’s Summer EBT/SUN Bucks Program

Food insecurity occurs when a household cannot consistently access enough food due to a lack of money and other essential resources. According to the Map the Meal Gap Study 2025, statewide, the child food insecurity rate is 20.1%, which means that one of every 5 children ages 0-18 in Ohio is food insecure. Use the Mind the Meal Gap map to look up your county’s food insecurity statistics and learn more about food insecurity.

The Ohio Association of Foodbanks and partner organizations have been publicizing Ohio’s Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer (SEBT) / SUN Bucks program, which helps families purchase food for their school-age children during the summer months. It is available for Ohio students up to age 19. To find out if your child/children are eligible, find the Ohio’s Summer EBT/SUN Bucks Program HERE.

Ohio’s Golden Buckeye Card

Ohioans age 60 or older and Ohio residents age 18-59 with a disability are eligible for the Golden Buckeye Card. Cards are no longer mailed to all Ohioans when they turn 60.

Learn more and apply for a card HERE.

H.E.A.P. Home Energy Assistance Program

The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) is a federally funded program that provides eligible Ohioans assistance with their home energy bills. This one-time benefit is applied directly to the customer’s utility bill or bulk fuel bill.

Find out if you are eligible and download an application HERE.

P.I.P.P. Percentage of Income Payment Plan

The Percentage of Income Payment Plan (PIPP) helps eligible Ohioans manage their energy bills year round. Payments are based on a percentage of household income and are consistent year-round.

Find out how it works, if you are eligible, and how to download an application HERE.