Nutrition supports 

Nutrition is important for overall health because the food we eat provides the energy and nutrients our bodies need to grow, stay strong, and function properly. Eating a balanced diet with fruits, vegetables, whole grains, protein, and healthy fats helps our bodies stay healthy and fight off illness. When we eat the right foods, we feel better, think clearly, and have more energy to do the things we enjoy.

What kind of nutrition supports are available?

• Medically tailored meals (includes individual assessment)
• Nutrition education
• Fruit & Vegetable Benefit
• Pantry Stocking Benefit

Process and timeline

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Am I eligible for nutrition supports?

To be eligible for nutrition supports, all four of the following must be true:

• You must be a current member,
• You are not able to get the service through any other benefit or means,
• The item or service must help with your medical need or life situation, and;
• You must be experiencing significant food insecurity.

Not all requested items or services are granted/funded. Our team evaluates each request on a case-by-case basis and makes the final funding determination. Please review our Social Needs Assistance Guidelines for more information about qualifying medical conditions and life situations and the commonly funded supports for each.

How do I request a nutrition support?

If you have met the eligibility standards listed above and want to request nutrition support, simply click the button below to fill out the secure digital request form.

You can also download and fill out the Nutrition Services Request Form (PDF) and submit it to CareOregon member customer service by email: hrsncx@careoregon.org or by fax: 503-416-1376

Documents related to your request should be uploaded in advance. Documentation can be emailed to hrsncx@careoregon.org or uploaded to the member portal. If you already have an account go here to login or you can find registration information here to set up an account. Once logged in, upload your documents by doing the following:

1. Go to the message center and click "new message"
2. Click "add recipients" and select "Health Related Services Requests"
3. Add HRSN in the subject line and attach the file(s) to the message using the attach file feature
4. Add any other context and click "send"

You can fill out either form yourself, or with the help of a parent, a caregiver, or a guardian/support/trusted friend, or a staff member from an organization or clinic.

If you have questions or would like help filling out the request form(s), call CareOregon member customer service at 503-416-4100. Press option 1 for member, then select option 6 for social needs.

Fruit & vegetable and pantry stocking benefits FAQ

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