IRONTON — Hocking Athens Perry Community Action staff will be on hand from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 22, and Friday, Jan. 23 at the Briggs Lawrence County Library (321 S. Fourth Street), so people may apply for benefits through the Ohio Benefit Bank (OBB).

Applying for benefits can be confusing, time consuming and difficult.

The Ohio Benefit Bank, a program offered in partnership with the Governor’s Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives and Ohio Association of Second Harvest Foodbanks, is a free service that simplifies the process, making it easier and quicker for people to access their eligibility for benefits.

People can find out if they are eligible for programs, such as food stamps, Medicare premium assistance, prescription discount program, state HEAP, child care assistance, WIC and Ohio Works First. Applications will be prepared for participants for each eligible program.

To make an appointment for the two-day session, please contact (800) 385-6813, and ask for Amy or Barb. Walk-ins also are available during the two-day event.