If you qualify for the Oregon Health Plan, you may also qualify for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF).
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
The Oregon Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) provides food benefits, access to a healthy diet, and education on food preparation and nutrition to low-income Oregon households. SNAP recipients receive a card that is used like an ATM card to buy eligible food in authorized retail food stores. The program is designed to help improve the health and well-being of low-income households and individuals by providing them a means to meet their nutritional needs. If you are finding it difficult to afford to feed yourself or your family, SNAP may be able to help.
How to Apply
- To begin the application process, visit the website and click on “Apply online”. You can also call 503-945-5600503-945-5600 or 503-945-5896503-945-5896 (TTY), or contact your local Self-Sufficiency office.
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
The Oregon Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program provides cash assistance to eligible low-income Oregon families with children. The program is designed to reduce the number of families living in poverty, through employment services and community resources. This immediate short-term help may be used for housing, food, utilities, clothing, or medical care.
How to Apply
- To begin the application process, call the Oregon Department of Human Services at 503-945-5651503-945-5651 or contact your local Self-Sufficiency office.
