Emergency food benefits for Oregonians in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program will continue in November. Most SNAP recipients won’t have to take any additional action to receive the allotments.
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to disproportionately affect the poor, these extra nutritional benefits are meant to offset some of the worst health impacts—like hunger.
Dan Haun is director of the Oregon Department of Human Services Self- Sufficiency Program. He said they’re grateful to be able to provide additional benefits to most SNAP recipients.
“We also know that many Oregonians are still struggling to meet their basic needs due to COVID-19,” he said, “and we encourage them to contact our partners at 211 and the Oregon Food Bank for support during this difficult time.”
Haun said in November, approximately $63 million dollars in extra food allowances have been allocated to SNAP recipients, in addition to their regular food allowances. The extra benefits will be issued directly on EBT cards and available on November 11th.
More information about emergency SNAP allotments is available at https://www.oregon.gov/dhs/ASSISTANCE/FOOD-BENEFITS/Pages/About-SNAP.aspx.
Resources to help meet basic needs:
- Find a food pantry: foodfinder.oregonfoodbank.org
- Learn about government programs and community resources for older adults and people with disabilities: Aging and Disability Resource Connection of Oregon at 1-855-673-2372 or www.adrcoforegon.org.
- Dial 2-1-1, or text your zip code to 898-211, www.211info.org
- Oregon Department of Human Services COVID-19 help center