Oct. 24, 2025
Community food resources in Portland
Federal shutdown impacts SNAP benefits for Multnomah County residents
The Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) announced on Oct. 21 that nearly 757,000 Oregon residents who receive food assistance through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) could lose food stamps for the month of November if the federal government shutdown persists.
This would impact over 143,000 SNAP participants in Multnomah County.
This news follows the announcement earlier this month upcoming federal changes to eligibility, work requirements, and benefit levels for SNAP funds, which will begin for some people Nov 1.
Multnomah County Food Resources:
Note: For a current list of resources, visit the Oregon Food Bank website. The lists below were created before 10.30.25 and are subject to change.
Multnomah County encourages SNAP participants to:
- Continue applying for and using their current SNAP benefits.
- Follow the updated SNAP rules and reporting requirements.
- Stay informed by following or subscribing to the Oregon Department of Human Services communication channels.
- Sign up for a ONE Online account at benefits.oregon.gov to get notices about your SNAP case.
- Explore emergency food assistance-related resources, including:
- Local food assistance programs in Multnomah County
- Locations to get free groceries and meals through the Oregon Food Bank Food Finder
- A list of Oregon- and Southwest Washington-based social service and support organizations through 211info by calling 2-1-1, texting your ZIP code to 898-211 or visiting 211info.org