Information for applicants and recipients

• About SNAP
• How to apply for benefits
• Accessing my food benefits
• How do I know if I'm eligible?
• Where do I send the application?
• What can I buy with SNAP benefits?
• How can I find out the balance on my account?
• Whom should I contact for more information?

Information for retailers

• How can my store be certified to accept SNAP benefits?
• What items can be bought with food benefits?

SNAP Resources

• Other resources
• Publications & data
• How to report food benefits fraud

SNAP Publications, data and resources

Emergency food

The Oregon Food Bank distributes emergency food boxes to an estimated 780,000 people who are hungry in Oregon and Clark County, Wash.

Women, Infants and Children (WIC)

WIC is a federally funded special supplemental nutrition program that serves pregnant women, breastfeeding women with children under 12 months of age, non-breastfeeding women with children under 6 months of age and infants and children under 5 years of age. Fathers, grandparents, foster parents or other guardians may apply for WIC for their children.

Home-delivered meals

The Meals on Wheels program provides home-delivered meals to people in need.

Oregon Housing & Community Services

The OHCS assists with food programs mostly operated by volunteers. Food is acquired by private donations and the programs are coordinated through regional coordinating agencies.

Oregon Helps

The Oregon Helps Web site can help you find out if you might be eligible for several programs that serve families and children.

Publications and data

You can get more information about food benefits from the
following brochures.

• How to Use Your Oregon Trail Card
  English | Spanish | Russian | Vietnamese
  
  
• Your Guide to the Food Stamp Program
  English | Spanish | Russian | Vietnamese

Food Stamp caseload comparison - to prior months by branch and Service Delivery Area.

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