SNAP Policy Updates: What's Changed and What's Coming

Renewal Interviews Have Resumed for All Households
Effective June 1, renewal interviews have resumed for all SNAP households, including those in which all adults are age 60 or older or have a disability and there is no earned income. These households had been exempt from renewal interviews since pandemic-era flexibilities were introduced. This change is expected to affect approximately 187,000 Oregonians.

Interviews are conducted by phone.…

The Meals 4 Kids program is currently accepting referrals. If you are working with families who may benefit from our home meal delivery program, we encourage you to submit a referral.

You can access the online referral form here:https://www.mowp.org/what-we-do/meals-for-kids/

The Meals 4 Kids program is primarily funded by the Portland Children’s Levy. We serve children and families experiencing food insecurity who live within the city of Portland whose income level is 185% or lower of the…

People participating in the Workfare Program aren't paid but gain experience while reducing and meeting SNAP work requirements. Agencies hosting them expand their workforce and capacity without hiring additional staff.

Thousands of Oregonians have lost their SNAP benefits in the aftermath of a new federal law that requires more of them to work, volunteer, or receive career center training. For those who struggle to meet those requirements, the state of Oregon offers an alternative, lesser-known…

Please see the attached flyers for the World Refugee Day walk in Portland on June 20th. If you would like to request translated versions of the flyer, please email Emma at: emma@pnwrsg.org