Gov. Kotek Demands USDA to Continue SNAP Benefits Despite Federal Shutdown

Gov. Kotek demands USDA to continue SNAP benefits despite federal shutdown

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek is demanding that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) take action to ensure that Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits continue despite the ongoing federal government shutdown. As it stands, roughly 757,000 Oregonians will not be getting their food benefits in November after President Donald Trump directed states to not distribute benefits until further notice. ‘No evi…

Gov. Kotek demanding immediate USDA action for SNAP benefits

Governor Tina Kotek and other Oregon leaders are urging immediate action from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to protect SNAP benefits in a letter sent Monday. The push aims to maintain food assistance for more than 757,000 Oregonians who could lose food assistance next week.

GOVERNOR KOTEK DEMANDS USDA ACTION TO PROTECT FOOD ASSISTANCE

October 28, 2025 5:50 a.m.  On Monday, Governor Tina Kotek and Oregon elected officials sent a letter t U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Robbins urging that the USDA take immediate action to ensure that Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits continue without interruption as the federal government shutdown continues. The letter said, ‘The ongoing federal shutdown has created unacceptable uncertainty for families, children, older a…