Trump Administration Notifies States that SNAP Benefits Not Coming in November
PRESS RELEASE
October 20, 2025
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Governor Tina Kotek Press Office
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Trump Administration Notifies States that SNAP Benefits Not Coming in November
President won’t negotiate a deal to reopen the government, meaning 757,000 Oregonians lose food benefits next month
Bend, OR — Today, the Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) is notifying approximately 757,000 Oregonians who receive food assistance through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) that they will not receive new benefits after October 31 because of the federal shutdown.
“This is a cruel and unacceptable situation. President Trump should focus on feeding families by negotiating a deal with Congress, not doing other things like deploying troops in American cities on taxpayers’ dime.” Governor Kotek said.
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is fully funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) which is at a standstill as a result of the federal shutdown.
On October 10, 2025, the Trump Administration notified states that due to the shutdown, it was directing them not to begin the process of distributing November SNAP benefits until further notice. The Trump Administration continues to fund Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), sending a clear message that the Administration is prioritizing other matters ahead of putting food on tables for Oregonians.
SNAP food benefits go to 757,000 people in Oregon every month — roughly one in six residents. Approximately 210,000 of these SNAP recipients are children, and 130,000 are adults ages 65 and older. Any delay or reduction in food benefits in November will cause unnecessary hardship and hunger for hundreds of thousands of people in Oregon during the month of Thanksgiving. In Oregon, it would hit rural communities and economies particularly hard because of the high number of households utilizing SNAP benefits.
ODHS reaffirmed its commitment to work at the state level to get information to Oregonians.
“We know that hundreds of thousands of children, older adults and hard-working families and individuals depend on SNAP food benefits to get enough food,” said ODHS Acting Director Liesl Wendt. “In collaboration with the Governor’s Office we are closely monitoring the situation and will share updates as soon as we receive information from the federal government about the ability to issue SNAP benefits. In the meantime, during this time of uncertainty, we encourage everyone who receives SNAP to familiarize themselves with the free food resources in their community and to make a plan for what they will do if they do not receive their food benefits in November on time.”
ODHS will continue to provide updates through:
ODHS official websiteodhs.oregon.gov
Official ODHS social media channels
Partner organizations
ODHS encourages SNAP participants to:
Check your EBT card balance regularly
Continue following SNAP rules and reporting requirements
Stay informed by following or subscribing to ODHS communication channels
Sign-up for an ONE Online account and download the Oregon ONE Mobile app at benefits.oregon.gov to get notices about your SNAP case
Know where to find emergency food resources in your community.
Visit the ODHS Food Resources website to find local programs and food support.
Visit the Oregon Food Bank Food Finder website.
Contact 211info by dialing 2-1-1, texting your ZIP code to 898-211, or visitingwww.211info.org.
Older adults and people with disabilities:
Connect with the Aging and Disability Resource Connection of Oregon (ADRC) for help finding government and community resources.
Call 1-855-673-2372 or visitwww.adrcoforegon.org.
Sign-up for a ONE Online account or download the Oregon ONE Mobile app as the fastest ways to get notifications about your SNAP benefits.
About SNAP in Oregon
SNAP is entirely federally funded and helps more than 1 in 6 people in Oregon — about 18 percent of households — buy groceries. This includes children, working families, older adults and people with disabilities.
Every $1 in SNAP benefits generates $1.50 to $1.80 in local economic activity, driving an estimated $1.6 billion into Oregon’s economy each year.
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