ST HELENS SELF SUFFICIENCY OFFICE
SNAP PROGRAM
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500 N Columbia River Highway
Suite 230
Saint Helens, OR 97051
Suite 230
Saint Helens, OR 97051
Eligibility:
-Income eligibility follows a guideline of 200% FPL or below which is monthly income before taxes.
-Other factors are considered in determining eligibility and monthly SNAP benefit amount like: source of income, housing costs, utility costs, out-of-pocket medical expenses for those age 60 and older or receiving disability in the group, and relationships of the members of the family group.
-Students, immigrants, and adults between the ages of 18 and 52 without dependents may have to meet additional criteria beyond the income guidelines.
-To receive SNAP, applicants must be a US citizen or meet specific non-citizen requirements.
-Income eligibility follows a guideline of 200% FPL or below which is monthly income before taxes.
-Other factors are considered in determining eligibility and monthly SNAP benefit amount like: source of income, housing costs, utility costs, out-of-pocket medical expenses for those age 60 and older or receiving disability in the group, and relationships of the members of the family group.
-Students, immigrants, and adults between the ages of 18 and 52 without dependents may have to meet additional criteria beyond the income guidelines.
-To receive SNAP, applicants must be a US citizen or meet specific non-citizen requirements.
Hours:
Phone/FAX Numbers
- (503) 366-8383 Vocational Rehabilitation
- (503) 397-2797 TTY/TTD
- (800) 428-1546 Toll-free
- (800) 243-4987 Toll-free
- Multilingual Line (833) 604-0877
- TTY/TTD (503) 397-0942
- Toll-free (800) 243-4987
Email Address: [email protected]
INTAKE PROCEDURE:
-Walk in to a local DHS Self-Sufficiency Office (Processing Centers do not offer any in-person services)
-Apply online (make sure to put your User ID, password, and tracking number in a safe place)
-Print out a pdf version of the application, fill it out, and mail it, fax it, or hand-deliver it
-Call the office and request an application be mailed to you.
What to do once the application has been submitted:
-The local DHS office will call you to set up an in-person or phone interview appointment.
-You can contact the local DHS office to set up the interview appointment.
-DHS workers may not leave messages on voicemails that do not announce the applicant's name in the greeting of the voicemail.
-Walk in to a local DHS Self-Sufficiency Office (Processing Centers do not offer any in-person services)
-Apply online (make sure to put your User ID, password, and tracking number in a safe place)
-Print out a pdf version of the application, fill it out, and mail it, fax it, or hand-deliver it
-Call the office and request an application be mailed to you.
What to do once the application has been submitted:
-The local DHS office will call you to set up an in-person or phone interview appointment.
-You can contact the local DHS office to set up the interview appointment.
-DHS workers may not leave messages on voicemails that do not announce the applicant's name in the greeting of the voicemail.
FEES:
DOCUMENTS:
-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 employer, award letter, for self-employment bank statements showing business revenue and costs)
-Non-citizens must provide legal documentation in order for DHS 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. DHS can verify identity with a SSN or another method.
-If you are experiencing homelessness, you will need a temporary mailing address to apply. An eligibility worker can help you to figure out other needed documents.
-If you are facing challenges obtaining proof of income or other documents, a worker can work with you to 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.
-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 employer, award letter, for self-employment bank statements showing business revenue and costs)
-Non-citizens must provide legal documentation in order for DHS 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. DHS can verify identity with a SSN or another method.
-If you are experiencing homelessness, you will need a temporary mailing address to apply. An eligibility worker can help you to figure out other needed documents.
-If you are facing challenges obtaining proof of income or other documents, a worker can work with you to 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.
LANGUAGES:
Applications available in English, Spanish, Russian, Vietnamese, and Somali.
Applications available in English, Spanish, Russian, Vietnamese, and Somali.
AREA SERVED:
SITE HOURS:
Services:
- Food Stamps/SNAP
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