Know the Facts about "Public Charge"
As of March 9, 2021, Trump’s discriminatory, expanded Public Charge rule is permanently BLOCKED, and is no longer in effect anywhere in the United States. Now, immigrants can safely get public benefits that support their health, nutrition, and housing without fear of impact on their immigration status.
Oregon Disaster Legal Services
Resources, information and legal help for Oregon disaster survivors.
Oregon Food Bank
This program's mission is to eliminate hunger and its root causes because no one should be hungry. This website can help you find a hunger-relief program near you and provides information about how you can stretch your food dollars.
Replacing Public Benefits Lost Due to Wildfires
You can replace SNAP benefits and Food lost due to Wildfires, and you can replace prescriptions and medical supplies lost due to fires if you are on the Oregon Health Plan. Read below for more information.
Wildfire and Disaster Resources
Resources for those affected by wildfires and other natural disasters in Oregon.
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
Information about Oregon's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly the Food Stamp Program.
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in Oregon
Information about the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program -- "SNAP" -- (food stamps) in Oregon.
Expedited (Emergency) Food Stamps
Expedited (emergency) food stamps are food stamps that you get sooner than usual if you meet the eligibility guidelines.
How to Use the Oregon Trail Card
Information about how to use the Oregon Trail Card if you are receiving SNAP benefits.
Cash and Food Stamp Benefits for Low-Income Oregonians
Information about cash benefits for which you may be eligible which are different from and not so well known as the TANF benefit program.
Oregon Women Infants and Children (WIC) Program
The Oregon WIC Program provides nutrition education and vouchers for the purchase of nutritious food for eligible women and children.
Federal Women Infants and Children (WIC) Program
Information about this federal grant program, including eligibility guidelines.
School Breakfast Program
The School Breakfast Program (SBP) is a federally assisted meal program that operates in schools and institutions to provide nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free breakfasts to children each school day.
School Lunch Program
The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) is a federally-assisted meal program that operates in schools and residential child care locations to provide healthy lunches to children each school day, for free or at a low cost.
Verification (Proof)
Whenever you apply for public assistance (such as SNAP benefits, TANF, etc.), DHS or the DSO will ask you for verification. What is verification? Find out here.
Self Advocacy - How to Get Through the Maze of Welfare
This pamphlet gives helpful tips for dealing with all Oregon welfare programs.