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These resources – like the public health crisis itself – are constantly evolving and are only current as to the date of publication. This page was last updated on June 30, 2020.
For more up-to-date information on the relief programs available in Ohio, we recommend that you visit the state's Department of Health website.
Employment-Related Relief Programs
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Credit for Sick Leave for Certain Self-Employed Individuals
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the “FFCRA”) provides a refundable income-tax credit to self-employed individuals who would otherwise be entitled to paid sick leave under the Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act (the “EPSLA”), were they … » more information -
Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act
The Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act (the “EFMLEA”) requires certain employers to provide their employees with paid, job-protected leave for up to twelve weeks in connection with qualified family caregiving needs. The intended … » more information -
Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act
The Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act (the “EPSLA”) requires government employers and employers with fewer than 500 employees to provide their employees with paid sick leave if those employees are unable to work due to COVID-19. Full paid leave is … » more information -
Guidance for Reopening Businesses: Responsible RestartOhio Plan
Ohio announced guidance for (re)opening businesses in the State. All businesses should follow the following five protocols: … » more information -
SharedWork Ohio
SharedWork Ohio is a voluntary layoff aversion program, allowing workers to remain employed and employers to retain trained staff during times of reduced business activity. Under a SharedWork Ohio plan, the participating employer reduces affected … » more information -
Unemployment Insurance Benefits
Unemployed workers affected by COVID-19 may be eligible for benefits under already-existing Ohio unemployment insurance, which provides temporary income for workers who are unemployed through no fault of their own and who are either looking for new … » more information -
Workers’ Compensation Claims and Policy Processing
For both injured workers and employers, the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) has suspended several requirements, extended certain deadlines, and issued guidance for individuals that contract COVID-19 in the course of their employment. » more information
Food-Related Relief Programs
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COVID-19 Child Nutrition Response Act
The COVID-19 Child Nutrition Response Act (the “CNRA”) enables the Secretary of Agriculture to waive conditions that states, schools, and individuals must meet to be eligible for financial support for federal nutrition programs. » more information -
Food and Nutrition Service
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the “FFCRA”) makes appropriations to the Department of Agriculture to fund food and nutrition assistance programs. » more information -
SNAP COVID-19 Response Waivers
This section of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the “FFCRA”) makes it easier to obtain nutritional assistance. The Act lifts certain requirements for low-income, unemployed individuals to be eligible for Supplemental Nutrition … » more information -
The Maintaining Essential Access to Lunch for Students (MEALS) Act
The Maintaining Essential Access to Lunch for Students Act (the “MEALS Act”) seeks to ensure students have access to school meal benefits while schools are closed because of COVID-19. Enacted as part of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act … » more information -
Food Assistance Program – Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
Ohio’s Food Assistance Program, known nationally as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), provides relief for individuals and families to afford food products by distributing Ohio Direction Cards (similar to debit cards) to eligible … » more information -
Ohio P-EBT (Pandemic Electronic Benefits Transfer) Program for School-Aged Children
The Pandemic-Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) program provides children in kindergarten through twelfth grade eligible for free or reduced-price meals with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly known as food stamps) benefits. » more information -
Women, Infants & Children (WIC)
WIC is the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children. WIC helps income eligible pregnant and breastfeeding women; women who recently had a baby; and infants and children up to five years of age who are at health risk due … » more information -
Free Summer Meals for Children
Cincinnati Public Schools is sponsoring the federally-funded Summer Student Dining Program for Children. Free breakfast and lunch will be available from 11 a.m. to noon Monday, Wednesdays and Fridays at several locations around the city listed in … » more information -
Cleveland Metropolitan School District’s Free Food Resources
The Cleveland Metropolitan School District (CMSD) is providing free meals to go for children 18 and younger at 22 pickup sites throughout the city, as well as a free shuttle service to and from the pick-up sites. Participating children will be … » more information -
Cleveland Metropolitan School District’s Free Food Resources
The Cleveland Metropolitan School District (CMSD) is providing free meals to go for children 18 and younger at 22 pickup sites throughout the city, as well as a free shuttle service to and from the pick-up sites. Participating children will be … » more information -
Free Grab-and-Go Meals for Youth at the City’s Recreation Centers
The City of Cleveland has partnered with the Children’s Hunger Alliance to temporarily provide free meals for youth throughout the city. Meals are available at most of Cleveland’s recreation centers from noon to 1 p.m. on Saturdays and from 4–5 p.m. … » more information -
Temporary Outdoor Dining Permits
The City of Cleveland has established guidelines and regulations for permitted businesses to use private parking lots, streets and on-street parking areas as outdoor restaurant spaces. Businesses must obtain permits for outdoor dining. No fee is … » more information -
Columbus City Schools’ Free Grab-and-Go Meals
Columbus City Schools (CCS) is providing free grab-and-go breakfast and lunch to children at 15 schools around the city. Breakfast and lunch will be served Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m., respectively. … » more information -
Columbus City Schools’ Free Grab-and-Go Meals And Access to Technology
Columbus City Schools (CCS) is providing free grab-and-go breakfast and lunch to children at 15 schools around the city. Breakfast and lunch will be served Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m., respectively. … » more information -
Free Summer Lunch Program for Children
Free lunch will be served at five city parks in Toledo, Wilson Park, Navarre Park, Ottawa Park, Savage Park and Walbridge Park. » more information -
Feeding America
In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, the Feeding America network of food banks has added mobile pantry stops and is implementing drive-through food pickup and delivery options. Feeding America has also established the COVID-19 Response Fund to help … » more information -
Mon Ami
Mon Ami is a non-profit organization that matches seniors with local volunteers who visit them weekly. In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, Mon Ami is offering seniors nationwide social visits by phone or video. Additionally, Mon Ami is providing … » more information -
Restaurant Workers Relief Program
In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, the Lee Initiative has established the Restaurant Workers Relief Program, through which it is operating grab-and-go food sites in cities throughout the United States for restaurant employees that were either … » more information
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