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Oregon Implements SNAP Work Requirements for Benefits Eligibility

3/3/2026

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Oregon Department of Human Services and Oregon Employment Department announced SNAP work requirements.
Adults must show they are working, seeking work, or in training to keep benefits beyond three months.
The change expands eligibility to people up to 64 and households with older children.
WorkSource Oregon provides free employment and training services at 37 centers, including job search and coaching.
Some areas without nearby centers are exempt from these rules.

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Oregon Department of Human Services and Oregon Employment Department announced SNAP work requirements.
Adults must show they are working, seeking work, or in training to keep benefits beyond three months.
The change expands eligibility to people up to 64 and households with older children.
WorkSource Oregon provides free employment and training services at 37 centers, including job search and coaching.
Some areas without nearby centers are exempt from these rules.