[OMS_MANAGERS] SNAP/WIC update & food resources from today’s call (Oregon)

[Harrison Gordon Butler]

Another bit of useful information, especially for non profit
organizations.  A great way to benefit our unemployed volunteers.

In Oregon, the volunteer/work-hour requirement applies primarily to
individuals called *ABAWDs* (Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents) under
the Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) SNAP rules.

Specifically:

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   An ABAWD must work, volunteer, or participate in approved work/training
   activities for *at least 20 hours per week*, which averages to about *80
   hours per month*.
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   This can include *unpaid volunteer work* (or work in exchange for
   goods/services) counted toward the requirement.
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   If these hours are *not* met and no exemption applies, the individual
   may only receive SNAP benefits for *3 countable months in a 3-year
   period*.


Harrison~
Harrison Butler
Executive Director
Hillsboro Downtown Partnership
The Downtown HIVE
233 SE Washington St
Hillsboro, OR 97123
503-640-6145
www.downtownhillsboro.org



On Thu, Oct 23, 2025 at 11:07 AM STUART Sheri * OPRD <
Sheri.STUART at oprd.oregon.gov> wrote:

> Thank you for sharing what you learned on the call today!
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> *From:* OMS_MANAGERS <oms_managers-bounces at omls.oregon.gov> *On Behalf Of
> *Harrison Gordon Butler
> *Sent:* Thursday, October 23, 2025 10:57 AM
> *To:* Oregon Main Street Network Members <oms_managers at omls.oregon.gov>
> *Subject:* [OMS_MANAGERS] SNAP/WIC update & food resources from today’s
> call (Oregon)
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> Hi All!
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> Sharing quick notes from today’s SNAP update call so you can pass along to
> partners and community members:
> Key timeline updates
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>    - *SNAP benefits:* Will *continue through October*. *November benefits
>    will not be funded* unless the federal shutdown ends by *October 31 at
>    11:59 PM*.
>    - *WIC:* *Funded through November.*
>    - *School Meals:* *Unaffected* and will continue as normal.
>    - *Post-Oct 31:* ODHS will share *new SNAP rules* after Oct. 31 (see
>    links below for updates).
>    - *HDS operations:* HDS will *continue operating as normal* even if
>    funding is paused.
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> Policy & eligibility notes
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>    - *HR-1 changes:* New federal rules will cause *whole communities of
>    refugees and immigrants to lose benefits*.
>    - *Time-limits/work requirements:* Individuals *63 and younger* may
>    receive *3 months of SNAP* before *work requirements* apply (see ODHS
>    link below for details).
>    - *Children:* *No changes* to SNAP benefits for children. *Mixed-status
>    households* should continue to apply/participate.
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> What to do now
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>    - *Keep reporting:* All current funds in individual *EBT/SNAP accounts
>    remain available*; *EBT cards will keep working.* Continue fulfilling *reporting
>    requirements* during the shutdown to minimize disruption.
>    - *If a resolution passes in November:* *Full November benefits will
>    be issued*, even if the resolution passes mid-month.
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> Stay updated (official sources)
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>    - *ODHS Federal Updates:*
>    https://www.oregon.gov/odhs/news/pages/federal-updates.aspx
>    - *SNAP Time Limits & Work Requirements (expanding):*
>    https://www.oregon.gov/odhs/food/Pages/snap-time-limits.aspx
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> Food access & community resources
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>    - *SNAP & food assistance (ODHS hub):*
>    https://www.oregon.gov/odhs/food/pages/default.aspx
>    - *Free Food Events (calendar):*
>    https://www.oregon.gov/odhs/food/pages/free-food-events.aspx
>    - *Oregon Food Bank (find support):*
>    https://www.oregonfoodbank.org/find-support
>    - *Aging & Disability Resource Connection (ADRC):*
>    https://adrcoforegon.org/consumersite/ | Phone: *855-673-2372*
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> Please share these links widely with partners, businesses, schools,
> libraries, and community groups. If you hear of gaps or urgent needs in
> your district, let us know so we can help coordinate responses.
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> Thank you for all you do to keep our communities informed and supported.
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> Harrison~
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> Harrison Butler
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> Executive Director
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> Hillsboro Downtown Partnership
> The Downtown HIVE
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> 233 SE Washington St
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> Hillsboro, OR 97123
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> 503-640-6145
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> www.downtownhillsboro.org
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