DHS: CHilDren, ADultS AnD FAmilieS DiviSion
Show proof and apply for SNAP.
SuPPlemeNtAl NutritioN ASSiStANce ProgrAm, formerly the food StAmP ProgrAm
All persons applying for SNAP food benefits
will need to provide proof of:
IDENTITY
INCOME
EXPENSES
You may qualify for more benefits if
you pay child support, have medical
expenses or other eligible expenses.
You need to prove all income sources
for each person in your household.
Showonepieceofidentityforthehead
of the household and the alien status for
anypersonwhoisnotaU.S.citizen.
Examples of what you can
show as proof of expenses:
Examples of what you can
show as proof of income:
Examples of what you can
show as proof of identity:
If you are paying child support, bring:
•Courtoradministrativeorder
(to prove your legal obligation); and
•Evidenceofwithholdingfromyour
wagesorunemployment;or
Statement from the custodial
parent for your support payment.
•Employer’srecords/statements;
•Self-employment
bookkeeping records;
•Paystubs;
•Taxrecords;
•Awardletters(Veterans,
financialaid,Bureauof
IndianAffairs,etc.);
•Workers’compensationletter;
•Statementfromanyonegiving
youmoney(gifts/loans);and/or
•Unemploymentcompensation
letter.
Showonepieceofidentitysuchas:
•Driver’slicense/photo
identification card;
•WorkorschoolIDcard;
•CertificateofDegreeofIndian
Blood(CDIB)orAlaskaNative;
•U.S.militaryrecord;
•Wagestubs;or
•Birthcertificate.
If you have medical costs, bring:
•Healthinsurancepolicy
showingpremiumamount;
•Statementfromapharmacy;
•Billingstatements;
•Billsforavisitingnurse,
homemaker, home health
aide, etc.;
•Itemizedreceipts;and/or
•Bills/receiptsforprescribed
equipment, medical
supplies, etc.
if you cannot find proof,
ask your SNAP worker for help.
WWW.SNAP.OREGON.GOV
1-800 -SAFENET
USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
DHS 9774 (2/2010)