SNAP (food benefits)
Monthly money for food
What it pays or provides
SNAP puts money on an EBT card, also called the Oregon Trail Card, every month so you can buy food at grocery stores and farmers markets that take SNAP. How much you get depends on your income, your household size, and other costs you have.
Who qualifies
You can get SNAP if you live in Oregon, meet the income limit for your household size, and are a U.S. citizen or an eligible non-citizen. Some adults ages 18 to 64 who aren't caring for a child under 14 need to meet work requirements to keep SNAP for longer than three months. If you're 60 or older, out-of-pocket medical costs can be counted against your income, which can help you qualify.
Income limits by household size
| People in your household | Monthly income limit (about) |
|---|---|
| 1 | $2,660 |
| 2 | $3,610 |
| 3 | $4,550 |
| 4 | $5,500 |
| 5 | $6,450 |
| 6 | $7,390 |
| 7 | $8,340 |
| 8 | $9,290 |
Limits shown are approximately 200% of the federal poverty guidelines, rounded — the program’s own table is the final word.
How other benefits affect it
Already getting SNAP can help your household qualify for WIC automatically if you're pregnant or have a child under 5. Call 211 or visit 211info.org to see what else you might qualify for, or the Aging and Disability Resource Connection (1-855-673-2372) if you're 60 or older or have a disability.
How to apply
Apply online at ONE.Oregon.gov (also reachable at benefits.oregon.gov), by phone at 1-800-699-9075, or in person at your local Oregon Department of Human Services office. After you apply, ODHS reaches out to schedule an interview -- in person or by phone -- to go over your application. If you're approved, an EBT card comes in the mail.
Go to the official page →or call 1-800-699-9075
Keeping it (renewal)
About 45 days before your benefits are due to end, ODHS mails you a renewal packet or notice. You'll also get a Periodic Report partway through your certification period to confirm your information is still current.
Programs that combine with it
- WIC (Women, Infants & Children) — food & support for pregnant people & young kids
- Oregon Health Plan (Medicaid) — free or low-cost health coverage
- Oregon Lifeline — a discount on phone & internet
- Oregon Summer EBT (SUN Bucks) — $120 per child for summer groceries
Sources
- ONE Oregon benefits system
- ODHS Benefits portal
- Official rule text “The table below gives a general idea of the amount of money (income) that most people or families can earn and still be in this program.” (checked July 5, 2026)