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How can I get
emergency food assistance (food basket or box)?
Information and Referral can assist with providing an emergency
food basket.
They can be contacted at 740-687-0500 between the hours of 8:00
a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Also Community
Action has the Community Action-Fairfield County/United Way food
pantry.
Once a month a customer may request a food box by calling
740-653-4146 between the hours of 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday
through Friday.)
Emergency Assistance - Prevention Retention and Contingency (PRC)
Program
Due to state budget reductions, the PRC Program has
experienced a significant funding reduction. We are no longer
able to assist with rent/deposit, utility disconnect notices, or
necessary household appliances. All available assistance will
focus on employment related services (car repair, uniforms,
tools, transportation, etc.). Please refer to the
PRC plan for details on program
changes. An application is needed for this program and
eligibility is evaluated on a case by case basis. The PRC
Program always requires a 50% co-pay to be made by the
customer.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE?
Families who have a minor child or a pregnant woman in the
household, and income less than 200% of the federal poverty
guideline should apply. A non-custodial parent may also qualify
for employment related assistance provided that he/she is
cooperating with the Child Support Enforcement Agency.
What we can assist with:
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Automobile
Repairs (individual must be working at least 25 hours
weekly)
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Transportation
Assistance (for employment related activities only)
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Equipment for
employment (i.e. uniforms, tools)
What you may need when applying: (Note: What is needed as
verification for PRC application will vary depending on type of
assistance needed.)
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Social
Security numbers for everyone in the household
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Paycheck stubs
for the last 30 days for everyone in the household
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Asset
Information: Bank accounts (checking and saving) and 401K
for everyone in the household
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Estimate of need
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Verification
of employment
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Completed
PRC
application.
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50% Co-pay
HOW DO I APPLY?
If you are currently receiving medical, food or financial
assistance, please call your Success Coach or Eligibility
Referral Specialist to schedule an appointment. If you are not
currently receiving assistance, please call or come into the
agency to have an appointment scheduled for you.
PRC VENDOR INFORMATION
It is very easy to become a vendor for the PRC Program. If you
own a property or business and an individual asks if you will
accept a PRC Voucher, here is what you need to know:
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PRC is a
Emergency Assistance Program that offers short-term help to
families in need. All individuals interested in PRC must
apply and be found eligible.
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Families must
have a minor child or pregnant woman and fall below 200% of
the Federal Poverty Guideline
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Vendors read
Dear Vendor Letter and
Ohio New Hire Reporting Form
Instructions then complete
W9
, Ohio New Hire Reporting Form and the Ohio Department of
Public Safety,
Division of Homeland
Security Form and return them to the agency to be added
to the Vendor List.
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Once both
forms are completed and returned, the Vendor is added to a
master list of individuals/businesses who will accept PRC
Vouchers
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If the
individual is found eligible for the PRC, a PRC Voucher is
issued to the vendor. This voucher must be signed and
returned with a bill or invoice within 30 days so payment is
issued promptly.
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Once the
voucher is returned to the agency with an original bill or
invoice, it can take up to 30 days for payment to be sent
from the Fairfield County Auditor’s Office.
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