FACT of the Week
November 5, 2025

1 Min. 40 sec.
Topic: Federal courts order emergency SNAP funding

On Tuesday, November 4, ODHS received new guidance from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) about November SNAP benefits. The federal government has directed all states to issue 50 percent of each household’s normal monthly benefit due to limited federal funding during the ongoing shutdown.

That may sound straightforward, but it’s not. Implementing that 50 percent level requires technical updates and coordination across multiple systems and partners to make sure benefits are issued accurately and fairly.

As of now, ODHS has not yet received federal funding for November benefits — meaning benefits can’t be issued until those funds are released.

ODHS teams are working closely with the Governor’s Office, the Department of Justice, and federal partners to get clear answers and move forward as quickly as possible.

In the meantime, staff can help by sharing local food resources with customers at:🔹 needfood.oregon.gov🔹 alimentos.oregon.gov

Stay tuned to the latest Priority Alerts, the FACT of the Week OWL page, and the SNAP Benefits webpage for ongoing updates.

💡 ODHS will continue to keep staff informed as new federal guidance becomes available.