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Oregon Declares Statewide Food Emergency as Federal SNAP Funding Runs Out News By Lucille McNamara On Oct 30, 2025 FILE - Oregon State Capitol - October 2024 - Salem, Oregon | Photo by Seth Smigelski Oregon Governor Tina Kotek has declared a 60-day food security emergency, following President Donald Trump’s announcement that SNAP benefits will not be available in November because of the government shutdown. A lack of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) funding will affect 757,000 Oregonians, but Kotek has issued an executive order directing $5 million to the state’s food banks. Kotek has ordered the Oregon Department of Emergency Management to coordinate state agencies, including local governments, nonprofit organizations, and private sector partners. The governor states swift action is required, as the lack of SNAP funding also affects 210,000 children and 130,000 seniors. She says the interruption of SNAP benefits will significantly increase hunger and food insecurity across Oregon. The $5 million allocation will be used to buy emergency food supplies for distribution statewide. Free Food Available at the Following Businesses Kotek’s appeal to Oregonians to donate to food banks has been met with a positive response from several businesses. The generosity of Oregonians is aptly displayed by Heretic Coffee in Portland’s Reed Neighborhood, which will provide breakfasts after raising more than $72,000 in an online appeal. Legacy Coffee, Gresham, will provide free sack lunches to SNAP beneficiaries from November 1. AG Burrito is offering free breakfast burritos in response to customers saying ‘SNAP Burrito.’ These will be served at its branches in Gresham, Troutdale, Wood Village, and Lake Oswego. Share Twitter Facebook ReddIt WhatsApp Pinterest Email