Oregon

Pregnant women and mothers in Oregon can access food assistance and nutrition education through various state and community programs aimed at improving health and well-being. Here are the key resources available:

Food Assistance Programs

Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program

The Oregon WIC Program provides supplemental nutrition assistance, breastfeeding support, and nutrition education to pregnant women, postpartum mothers, and children under five. Benefits include healthy foods, personalized nutrition counseling, and referrals to healthcare services.
Visit the Oregon WIC Program for more eligibility information, and call 711 or 1-800-735-2900 for local office information.

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP): SNAP offers monthly benefits to help low-income families purchase groceries. Pregnant women and mothers can apply for SNAP to ensure consistent access to nutritious foods for themselves and their families. Visit Oregon SNAP for more eligibility information.

Food Banks and Pantries
Local food banks and pantries across Oregon provide emergency food assistance to families in need. Many partner with organizations to distribute fresh produce and healthy food items. The Oregon Food Bank is the state’s largest food assistance network, working to eliminate hunger and its root causes. Call Oregon 2-1-1 or visit the Oregon 2-1-1 website to find nearby resources.

Emergency and Community Support

The Salvation Army of Oregon

Offers meal programs and food baskets for families in need.

Oregon 2-1-1

Provides referrals to food assistance and nutrition programs statewide. Call 2-1-1 or visit: Oregon 2-1-1

Nutrition Education Programs
Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP)
EFNEP is a federal nutrition education program administered through Oregon State University Extension Service. It operates in nine of Oregon’s 36 counties, offering hands-on classes in meal planning, budgeting, healthy cooking, and food safety. The program aims to improve diet quality, physical activity, and food security among low-income families.

Farmers Market Nutrition Program (FMNP)
FMNP provides vouchers to WIC participants to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables from approved farmers' markets. This program promotes access to local, nutritious foods while supporting Oregon farmers.

Many public health centers provide nutrition education as part of prenatal and parenting support.