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Oregon Restores SNAP Benefits Amid Hunger Emergency Declaration

11/8/2025

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Oregon has restored Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits following a federal judge's ruling requiring full funding from the Trump administration, which is currently appealing the decision.
Governor Tina Kotek declared a hunger emergency, allocating $5 million to food banks and $1 million for tribal assistance.
Approximately 143,000 residents in Multnomah County lost benefits, prompting local governments to provide additional funds to combat food insecurity.
The emergency declaration will remain in effect until federal funding issues are resolved.

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Oregon has restored Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits following a federal judge's ruling requiring full funding from the Trump administration, which is currently appealing the decision.
Governor Tina Kotek declared a hunger emergency, allocating $5 million to food banks and $1 million for tribal assistance.
Approximately 143,000 residents in Multnomah County lost benefits, prompting local governments to provide additional funds to combat food insecurity.
The emergency declaration will remain in effect until federal funding issues are resolved.