Oregon Department Of Human Services Caf Washington County
Community Resource
About this resource
The program provides food assistance through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), commonly referred to as food stamps, for eligible individuals. Benefits are issued through an Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card, also called the Oregon Trail Card.
Application Process: Interested applicants must submit an application and participate in an interview, which can be conducted either in-person or via phone with an ODHS eligibility worker. There are several ways to apply: -Visit a local ODHS Self-Sufficiency Office (note that Processing Centers do not provide in-person services) -Complete an online application -Download a PDF application, fill it out, and send it by mail, fax, or deliver it in person -Call the office to request a mailed application After submitting the application: -The local ODHS office will contact the applicant to schedule an in-person or phone interview -Applicants can also reach out to the local ODHS office to arrange the interview -ODHS workers are unable to leave messages on voicemails that do not include the applicant's name in the greeting.
Location: Close to Hawthorn Farm MAX Station
Cost: No fees involved.
Who can use this
- Eligibility is assessed individually, with income limits set at 200% of the federal poverty level or below, based on monthly pre-tax income, and various factors influencing both eligibility and benefit amounts.
Documents you may need
- No documents are required to submit an application. The following documents may be requested during or after the interview: -Social Security number (SSN) for everyone who wishes to apply for benefits (not required to provide Social Security card) -Proof of gross income for the last 30 days (pay stubs, a letter from the employer, an award letter, for self-employment bank statements showing business revenue and costs) -Non-citizens must provide legal documentation for ODHS to determine if they meet the eligibility criteria. Some examples include I-94, Permanent Resident Card, I-551, Employment Authorization, I-688B -Photo ID may be helpful but is not required. ODHS can verify identity with an SSN or another method -Applicants experiencing homelessness will need a temporary mailing address to apply. An eligibility worker will assist if other documents are needed -Applicants who have trouble obtaining proof of income or other documents can have an eligibility worker help them obtain income verification and other needed information -Adults age 60 and older and adults with disabilities may be eligible for increased benefits by providing proof of their out-of-pocket medical expenses
Don't have these? Contact the organization—they may be able to help.
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Elam Young Parkway Hillsboro, Oregon
Walk-ins welcome
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