School Breakfast Program
(Separate Website)
The School Breakfast Program (SBP) is a federally assisted meal program that operates in schools and institutions to provide nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free breakfasts to children each school day.
By: U.S. Department of Agriculture
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School Lunch Program
(Separate Website)
The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) is a federally assisted meal program that operates in schools and residential child care institutions to provide nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to children each school day.
By: U.S. Department of Agriculture
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Supplmental Nutiritional Assistance Program "SNAP" (Food Stamps)
Cash and Food Stamp Benefits for Low-Income Oregonians
Information about cash benefits for which you may be eligible which are different from and not so well known as the TANF benefit program.
By: Oregon Law Center and Legal Aid Services of Oregon
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Expedited (Emergency) Food Stamps
Expedited (emergency) food stamps are food stamps that you get sooner than usual if you meet the eligibility guidelines.
By: Oregon Law Center and Legal Aid Services of Oregon
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Food Stamps (Oregon Trail Card)
(Separate Website)
Information about the Food Stamps Program in Oregon, including information about how to use the Oregon Trail Card.
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Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in Oregon
(Separate Website)
Information about the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program -- "SNAP" -- (food stamps) in Oregon.
By: Oregon Department of Human Services
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The Pre-TANF Program
Most people applying for cash assistance in the state of Oregon start out in the Pre-TANF Program (formerly the Assessment Program). This flyer explains what the Pre-TANF Program is, what benefits you can get while in the Pre-TANF Program, and your rights under this program.
By: Oregon Law Center and Legal Aid Services of Oregon
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Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
Information about eligibilty for TANF benefits based on the continued absence of one or both parents.
By: Oregon Law Center and Legal Aid Services of Oregon
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Verification (Proof)
Whenever you apply for public assistance (such as food stamps, emergency assistance, TANF, etc.), DHS or the DSO will ask you for verification.
What is verification? Find out here.
By: Oregon Law Center and Legal Aid Services of Oregon
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Oregon Women Infants and Children (WIC) Program
(Separate Website)
The Oregon WIC Program provides nutrition education and vouchers for the purchase of nutritious food for eligible women and children.
By: State of Oregon
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Federal Women Infants and Children (WIC) Program
(Separate Website)
Information about this federal grant program, including eligibility guidelines.
By: U.S. Department of Agriculture
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