Food Stamps

For individuals that are experiencing low income salaries and trying to make ends meet, the food stamp program for Oregon is the only option to help them ensure that there is food on the table. Without this program, there would be many people who would have to focus on paying their bills and other duties instead of purchasing food for themselves and their families, which isn’t a choice that anyone should have to make. The SNAP plan ensures that these individuals have access to benefits that they can use at almost any grocery store in order to provide for food for their families. The benefits are provided on an EBT card and are available on a monthly basis. You can find out more about this program by visiting the corresponding website linked below.

In order to apply for food stamps, individuals can access the online application on the Oregon state website. If you do not want to apply online, you can download an application and print it out. These applications will have to be taken to a local office instead of being electronically submitted. You will have to provide general information about yourself and those who are in your household. This includes your birthdate, name, social security number, information about your finances, information about your assets, and various other types of information. You may be asked to provide information about those who live in your household as well. When your application has been processed, you will be asked to participate in an interview. This interview is used to ensure that you are eligible for the program. You may be asked a series of questions to help verify the statements that are on your application. You may also need to provide documents that prove your identity and your income.

Whether or not you are approved will depend on your income and the amount of people in your household. The department will also consider your assets. If you are making over a certain amount of money, the state will not be able to provide you with benefits. Those who are approved will receive a decision letter in the mail and access to their EBT card. Generally, the letter explains how much you are receiving in benefits and additional information about the program. You may need to review this information in case there are any changes to your financial situation in the future. The card will have the benefits refreshed on a monthly basis and can be used anywhere that accepts SNAP benefits in place of cash as a payment. In most cases, the card is immediately available for use and is already activated.

For more information about getting SNAP benefits in Portland, Oregon you can use the following contact information. You may also follow the below listed links to fill out an online application, find an office or download an application.

Helpful Links and Phone Numbers

Oregon SNAP site – http://www.oregon.gov/DHS/assistance/Pages/foodstamps/
foodstamps.aspx
Online Application – https://apps.state.or.us/onlineApplication/
For County – http://www.oregon.gov/DHS/assistance/Pages/localoffices.aspx#d2
Download Application – http://dhsforms.hr.state.or.us/Forms/Served/DE0415F.pdf