November 20, 2020 3:20 a.m.

During the statewide Two-Week Freeze, Oregonians in need can apply for food, cash and child care assistance provided by the Oregon Department of Human Services.

An ODHS release said this can be done from home without having to visit an office in person.

Go to: https://govstatus.egov.com/or-dhs-benefits for information on how to apply for assistance using the ODHS online application, email, mail, telephone or application drop off.

Oregonians who need urgent and ongoing food assistance can visit: https://govstatus.egov.com/or-dhs-food

Older adults or people with disabilities who need additional information about resources available to help can go to www.adrcoforegon.org.

Information on how to apply for domestic violence assistance can also be found at: https://govstatus.egov.com/or-dhs-benefits

The release said while many ODHS offices remain open to the public for essential business, the public is encouraged to apply online, by email or phone, or to call before coming in. In most cases, residents do not need to visit an office in person to get assistance.