Changes to SNAP are beginning this fall under the Republican Budget Bill (H.R.1), and 313,000 Oregonians will be affected.

• October 1: New SNAP rules begin for adults ages 18 to 64 without children under 14 in Multnomah, Washington, Clackamas, Yamhill, Benton and Hood River counties. People in this group may only receive benefits for three months unless they meet certain additional requirements. About 310,000 adults statewide will be newly evaluated under these rules, which will expand to all counties in January 2026.

• October 15: Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) will mail notices to affected households.

  •  About 9,600 households receiving help with heating and cooling costs will be notified that SNAP benefits will be reduced starting November 1. An additional 29,000 will see reductions gradually over the next year as cases are reviewed.

  • About 1,000 refugees, asylees, and certain other immigrants will be notified that their SNAP benefits will end on October 31. Another 2,000 people in these groups will lose benefits over the following months as their cases are reviewed.

For more information on the changes please review these resources: 

• ODHS Federal Implementation Updates
• Federal Changes FAQ
• Presentation to the House Committee on Early Childhood and Human Services (slides)

Oregon Food Bank believes everyone deserves access to nourishing food, regardless of income, age, or immigration status. We are deeply concerned that these federal SNAP changes will increase hunger and hardship in our communities, and we remain committed to supporting Oregonians through our network of food assistance partners.