December 27, 2021 3:20 a.m. 

Most Oregonians who receive SNAP benefits will continue to receive increased emergency food benefits in January.

A release from the Oregon Department of Human Services said approximately 382,000 SNAP households will receive approximately $61 million in extra food benefits in addition to their regular SNAP benefits.

Dan Haun, director of the ODS Self-Sufficiency Program said many Oregonians are still struggling to meet basic needs due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Emergency allotments will be available on January 11th for current SNAP households. New SNAP households will receive the funds January 29th or February 2nd.

SNAP recipients do not have to take any action to receive these supplemental benefits as they will be issued directly on their EBT cards.

More information about emergency allotments is available at: https://www.oregon.gov/dhs/ASSISTANCE/FOOD-BENEFITS/Pages/Emergency-Allotments.aspx