Government Shutdown Threatens SNAP Benefits for Oregonians
Over 757,000 Oregonians who rely on SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) to buy groceries may be left without support due to the government shutdown.
The Department of Agriculture has announced that debit cards used to purchase food will not be replenished in November if the shutdown continues.
Federal funding for SNAP will run out Nov. 1 if the federal government remains shut down.
- More than 42 million Americans receive SNAP grocery assistance.
- Over 757,000 Oregonians rely on SNAP, which will be cut off on November 1.
This story is produced by the Oregon Journalism Project, a nonprofit investigative newsroom for the state of Oregon.
Author's summary: Oregonians face SNAP benefits cut due to government shutdown.