February SNAP Benefits to be Issued Early

February SNAP Benefits to be Issued Early

As a result of the partial federal government shutdown, the U.S Department of Agriculture has asked states to provide early issuance of February benefits for those who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) for food security.

Read More

SNAP Recipients Will Not Be Turned Away from Farmers Markets in Oregon

SNAP Recipients Will Not Be Turned Away from Farmers Markets in Oregon

Portland Ore -  Today, Farmers Market Fund announces that SNAP recipients will not be turned away when shopping at Oregon farmers markets.  While closure of a widely-used Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) processor threatens operations, the farmers market community will receive help from Oregon Food Bank to cover costs of the transition.

Read More

SOS Richardson Releases Advisory Report of SNAP Fraud Investigations

SOS Richardson Releases Advisory Report of SNAP Fraud Investigations

Salem, OR — Today, Secretary of State Dennis Richardson released an advisory report detailing the work of the Oregon Audits Division in using data analytics to assist with fraud investigations in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). 

Read More