Nutrition supports 

Good nutrition helps keep our bodies strong and healthy. The food we eat gives us energy and nutrients that help us grow, stay active and feel our best.

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 can 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

Process and timeline

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Am I eligible for nutrition supports?

To qualify for nutrition supports, all four of these must be true:

• You must be a current member
• You cannot get this service through any other way or program
• The food or service will help with your health or life situation
• You are experiencing significant serious food insecurity (you don’t have enough food or money for food)

Not every request can be approved. Our team reviews each request carefully and makes the final decision.

For more details about who can qualify and what supports are available, see the Social Needs Assistance Guidelines below.

You can also download and fill out the Nutrition Services Request Form (PDF) and send it to CareOregon Customer Service by one of the following:

• Email: hrsncx@careoregon.org
• Fax: 503-416-1376
• Member portal

You can fill out either form yourself, or with the help of a parent, a caregiver, trusted friend, guardian 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 Customer Service. Press option 1 for "member," then select option 6 for "social needs."

Documents related to your request should be uploaded in advance. Documentation can be emailed to hrsncx@careoregon.org or uploaded to the member portal.

Uploading documents using the member portal

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"