Looking for resources to help afford groceries? SNAP helps you keep healthy food on the table, so you don't have to choose between things like medicine, rent or food. Applying is easy, scroll down to find out how.
Monthly SNAP benefits increased October 1, 2023 (except for the minimum benefit for 1 person households)
Eligibility
Eligibility is based mostly on monthly income. That includes earned income from work, as well as unearned income such as social security, disability, child support and more. For most Oregonians, resources such as a house, car or money in the bank do NOT count against eligibility. You may be able to get SNAP if you are working, receiving unemployment, or attending school. There are a few groups of people that have additional considerations when applying for SNAP. Find more information about SNAP eligibility for students of higher education, adults without children ages 18 to 50, and older adults below:
Current Oregon Household Income Guidelines*
Persons in Family
Annual
Monthly
Weekly
1
$29,160
$2,430
$565
2
$39,444
$3,287
$764
3
$49,728
$4,144
$964
4
$60,000
$5,000
$1163
*Monthly amounts go up by $857 for each additional person. Income guidelines in other states may be different.
*Income limits October 2023-September 2024. The USDA may elect to increase these in response to cost of living adjustments.
*The SNAPscreener.com website provides additional details about SNAP eligibility as well as a tool for estimating your eligibility. Visit the Oregon Department of Human Services website to start an application or to learn more.
How to Apply for SNAP
STEP 1
Complete an application.
OPTION 1
Complete an online application. If you need assistance completing your online application, call 1-855-626-2050 (toll-free), Monday-Friday 8am to 5pm. The online application is currently only available in English and Spanish.
OPTION 2
Fill out and submit a SNAP application by email. Links to PDF applications in the following languages, many of them are fillable: English, Spanish, Russian, Vietnamese, Somali, Arabic, Burmese, Nepali, English-Large Print, and Spanish-Large Print.
Submit by email at [email protected]
Applications can also be printed and turned in at your DHS SNAP office.
OPTION 3
Call a DHS SNAP office to apply over the phone or have them mail you an application to complete and return.
OPTION 4
Visit a DHS SNAP office and pick up, fill out, and turn in a paper application. Most offices are offering same day or next day service for interviews.
STEP 2
A SNAP eligibility worker will meet with you either in person or over the phone.
You will need to provide:
A. Identification (such as a driver’s license)
B. Social Security numbers for everyone applying (original cards not required)
C. Proof of income for the last 30 days (such as check stubs)
D. For non-citizens, proof of the lawful immigrant status of household members seeking benefits
STEP 3
Once you receive your SNAP EBT card, you will be provided with a brochure on how to use it to purchase food.
Please Note
Older adults and people with disabilities can start the application process by simply calling their local Senior Service Office. Interviews can be done over the phone, in an office, home visit, or through an appointed representative.