How to Get Food Stamps in Yamhill County, Oregon

Food stamps can help you purchase groceries in Oregon.

Applying for food stamps in Yamhill County, Oregon requires that you appeal to the state's food relief program. There are a number of requirements and steps you must follow, but once the application is accepted you will be allotted a predetermined amount of money per person in your family for purchasing groceries. You can use the food assistance program as long as your family fits the requirements, and there is no need to pay for the service.

Instructions

1. Contact Oregon SafeNet at 1-800-723-3638 to determine if you are eligible for the food assistance program in Oregon. An employee will help you determine how much food assistance your family can claim based on income and the number of people in your family.

2. Visit Oregon.gov to download an application for food stamps. Fill out the application and send it to your local DHS self-sufficiency office. You can find the address of your local office by calling 1-800-723-3638.

3. Contact the DHS self-sufficiency office about two weeks after sending in the application to check on your status and see if you need to provide any further information.

4. Read the beginner's material the state office sends you after you've been approved to learn how to access your account online and use the accompanying swipe card, which acts as a debit card at the grocery store. The reading material will also inform you of what products you can purchase and how much you can buy.

References

• Oregon: SNAP Applicant and Recipient Information