Food Stamp Information
Applications
Department of Human Services
5300 NE Elam Young Parkway
Hillsboro, OR 97124
Office Hours:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday (weekly)
Directions
Intakes are done
on a first-come, first-served basis.
You must go to the
office and check in between 8-9am to be
able to apply that day. Be prepared to wait!! See new information below regarding making an appointment.
For specific questions
please contact:
Michelle Fort at 503-681-7215.
You may download the form http://dhsforms.hr.state.or.us/Forms/Served/DE0415FS.pdf
complete it and then fax it to DHS at 503.693.3503. On the cover sheet list the times you are available for an appointment and also list contact information (both e-mail and phone numbers) and they will be able to set an appointment for you.
PLEASE NOTE NEW ELIGIBILITY RULES:
Any student who has a university meal plan is not eligible for food stamps!
Information needed when signing up for food stamps:
- Photo ID
(can include Student ID, Driver's License or Passport ) - Verification of Social Security Number
( i.e. social security card, recent paystub or tax return) - Proof of Physical Address
( i.e. utility or phone bill for those not living on campus; for those in university-owned housing, may be obtained from the Student Housing Office in Student Life) - Financial Aid Award Letter
- Work Study Employment Verification
(the start date must be listed) - Monthly Rent and Utility Costs
(Special note to students living in University-owned Housing: Know your Monthly rent cost! This information can be obtained from the Student Housing Office in Student Life) - Verification of ANY income other than Federal Work Study, including any regular parental income
If you live in university-owned housing, you must list your actual physical address when completing the form. If you live in Vandervelden Apartments, list your address as 2043 College Way , Forest Grove , OR 97116 , Vandervelden Apt. #_____
Directions to Dept. of Human Services in Hillsboro :
- Start out going South on College Way toward Pacific Ave/OR-8 W
- Turn Right onto Pacific Ave/OR-8 W.
- Turn Left onto Main St.
- Turn Left onto 19th Ave/OR-8E. Continue to follow OR-8 E.
- Turn Left onto SE 10th Ave/OR-8. C ontinue to follow SE 10th Ave. SE 10th Ave. becomes NE Cornell Rd.
- Turn Right onto NE Elam Young Pkwy.
- 5300 NE Elam Young Pkwy. Is on the Left.
- TOTAL travel estimate: 23 minutes / 10.2 miles