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Video of We can help you easily apply for food stamps in Multnomah County The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, previously known as food stamps) can help you get the food you need when your budget is limited. The Oregon Department of Human Services (DHS) runs the SNAP program in Oregon. Do you need assistance with the paperwork or help navigating the SNAP process? Please visit our Multnomah County SNAP Outreach page. Contact a Multnomah County SNAP Enrollment Specialist by calling/texting Cynthia 503-320-6658 or by emailing us at SNAP@multco.us. Please note we do not have access to the DHS system to give you an update on your open case or submitted application. Households with income below the income guidelines may be eligible for SNAP benefits. Students, immigrants, and adults between 18 and 50 without dependents may have to meet additional criteria beyond the income guidelines. Check out our Questions and Answers for more information.

2022 Oregon Household Income Guidelines (200% Federal Poverty Level)

Persons in family Monthly 1 $2,265 2 $3,052 3 $3,839 4 $4,625 5 $5,412 6 $6,199

Monthly amounts go up $787 for each additional person.

Step 1: Turn in an application

There are options:

Need help with the paperwork or navigating with the SNAP application process? Connect with MultCo SNAP Outreach! Call/text: Cynthia 503-320-6658. Email: SNAP@multco.us. We can be available on weekends and evenings, by appointment. DHS will contact you after they have processed your application. They may ask for additional information and documents and review any additional eligibility criteria, if applicable. Additional documents can be delivered in person, by mail, by fax, or by email to your local DHS office. The entire process, including submitting requested documents, must be completed within thirty days after DHS receives your application, though it is often finished much sooner.

Step 3: Get your benefits!

If approved, your monthly SNAP benefits will be available on an Oregon Trail Card that you can pick up or get mailed to you.

Learn more about the Oregon Trail Card.

Already turned in an application or have an open case? Get updates about your application or open case by connecting directly with DHS at a local office or an Aging and Disability Services office (Multnomah County or Statewide).

Have questions? Review our Questions and Answers.

Need help with the paperwork or navigating the SNAP application process? Connect with MultCo SNAP Outreach! Call or text Cynthia 503-320-6658 or email us at snap@multco.us. Through a partnership with DHS we are able to support and guide you through the application process, but please note we do not have access to the DHS system to give you an update on your open case or submitted application. Families who receive SNAP may still struggle with getting enough food on their plates and some families are not eligible for SNAP, but still need help with food. Check out our Food Assistance page or connect with 211 for help navigating other food and other general resources. To connect with 211, Dial 2-1-1, text your zip code to 898211, email help@211info.org or visit 211info.org. Families and Individuals who receive SNAP may also be eligible to receive additional benefits just because they are SNAP-recipients. Here are just some of those benefits:

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