SNAP Application Assistance

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program

SNAP is a federal and state-funded program providing food benefits to eligible, low-income individuals and families. Special criteria exist for students of higher education. Eligibility is mostly based 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.

Prepare for your meeting:

Before your meeting with a SNAP Application Assistant, or applying for SNAP, here are some things you should know:

Household Composition:

Who will be receiving SNAP benefits in your household? Are you preparing food just for yourself or for others in your household?  Social Security numbers are needed for each person in the household that purchases and prepares food together.

Income:

Be prepared to provide a list of all income from work and other sources for the last 30 days (grants, financial aid, etc.).

Housing & Utility Costs:

What is your monthly rent/mortgage. What utilities do you pay (separate them from the rent if combined).

Other Allowable Expenses:

Certain childcare, medical, and court-ordered support can offset income providing a better benefit amount.