On Wednesday, an advocacy group called Oregon Action criticized the state food stamp program for its weighty bureaucracy and inefficiency, based on the experiences of 25 people trying to get food stamps. Oregon Action concluded that poor Oregonians face too many obstacles and delays when they try to get food assistance. Oregon has one of the highest hunger rates in the country yet experiences below average use of food stamps.
Some critics say the state is putting up unnecessary obstacles.
Others say the federal government is the problem. I don't mean that as a copout answer. The federal government imposes some very strict regulations states must follow. You are cut off after a certain time. Oregon and most states are trying to change the way the welfare system weans people away, let's them work while they continue to receive benefits.