The Clock is Ticking for SNAP Benefits
Federal funding for SNAP will expire on November 1 if the government shutdown continues, affecting over 757,000 Oregonians who rely on it for groceries.
“Older adults and people with disabilities could face impossible choices between groceries, rent and medicine,”
said Sammi Teo, public policy advocate at Oregon Food Bank. The average SNAP benefit in Oregon is $6 per day for a single person, with the state receiving approximately $140 million in monthly benefits.
- Average SNAP benefit per person: $6/day
- Monthly SNAP benefits to Oregon: $140 million
According to the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, Oregon is the third-most dependent state on SNAP, after New Mexico and Louisiana. Author's summary: SNAP benefits at risk due to shutdown.
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