Lawmakers propose food aid program for immigrants ineligible for SNAP
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A group of Oregon lawmakers is advocating for a new bill to establish a food assistance program for individuals who are ineligible for federal SNAP benefits due to their immigration status.
"Food is not a privilege. It is a basic human right. It is the foundation of health dignity and opportunity," said Senator Wlnsvey Campos. "And yet in Oregon, over 62,000 individuals, our neighbors, co-workers, and community members, are excluded from federal food assistance programs solely because of their immigration status."
The proposed initiative, the Food for All Oregonians program, would be managed by the Department of Human Services (DHS).
The bill outlines that the DHS should leverage the existing SNAP infrastructure to facilitate a seamless application process for nutrition assistance. The program would serve those under the age of 26 and those over the age of 55. Oregon Food Bank spokesperson Ivan Hernandez said youth and elders face the greatest gaps in food accessibility.
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