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</v:shape><![endif]--><![if !vml]><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DQwuC-ok5Hz/?igsh=MTF2dXI1cGRid3d0cw%3D%3D"><img border="0" width="307" height="379" style="width:3.1979in;height:3.9479in" src="cid:image002.png@01DC4FC1.8495BB40" align="left" hspace="12" title="" v:shapes="Picture_x0020_1"></a><![endif]><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">November
SNAP benefits are here in Oregon! The federal government remains shut down, but ODHS was able to issue full November SNAP benefits with federal approval. We know how important these benefits are, so we worked quickly to begin issuing benefits last night. Everyone
should have full November SNAP benefits on their EBT cards this morning, Nov. 7, 2025 - even if you normally receive SNAP later in the month.
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Before shopping, check your EBT card balance to make sure their benefits have been issued. There are several ways to check your balance:
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- Call ebtEDGE customer service toll-free at 888-997-4447 <br>
- Visit https://ebtEDGE.com <br>
- Use the ebtEDGE mobile app <br>
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ODHS does not recommend any other EBT management websites or apps. <br>
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While the release of SNAP benefits is not a scam – we want everyone to remain aware of potential scammers who could be trying to take advantage of the confusion in this situation. Do not click any suspicious links in emails, texts or social media posts, and
only trust ODHS for information about Oregon benefits. You can find tips to protect yourself from electronic theft here: https://www.oregon.gov/odhs/benefits/Pages/protect.aspx<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Xana McCrea (she/her)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Community Partnership Coordinator<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black">541.321.3339<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black">xana.mccrea@odhs.oregon.gov<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Self-Sufficiency Program (SSP)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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