Uncertainty Surrounds SNAP Food Aid
Two judges are expected to rule as soon as Friday on whether the Trump administration must replenish SNAP food aid benefits for November, despite the government shutdown.
The ruling could force the federal government to release emergency funds to maintain the program. READ MORE on the potential ruling.
Local Response to Food Insecurity
Multnomah County is set to unveil its plan to address food insecurity on Friday, as multiple cities and counties across Oregon take action.
- About 143,000 people in the county use SNAP, including:
- More than 38,000 children and youths
- About 18,000 seniors
- Thousands of veterans and people with disabilities
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Author's summary: Oregon officials plan funding for SNAP food aid amidst government shutdown uncertainty.