Roughly 1 in 6 Oregonians receive food assistance through SNAP. From July 2025 to June 2026, more than 70,000 Oregonians lost their coverage, a 9% decrease.

To ensure they do not lose any of their federal food assistance benefits, Oregonians should respond today (Monday, Sept. 28, 2026) to mailed notices from state officials seeking more information to verify their income, according to the Oregon Department of Human Services.

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This week, find local Darigold butter for $2.19/lb., pork tenderloin at $1.99/lb., 80/20 ground beef for $3.99/lb. and bell peppers under $0.50 each — plus fall recipes for beef stew, butternut squash curry and shakshuka.

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Old Town hasn't had a real grocery store in decades. Feed the Mass, the nonprofit already making 7,000 meals a week, is opening one by year's end — built to keep money, and food, in the neighborhood.

This week, find local Darigold butter for $2.19/lb., pork tenderloin at $1.99/lb., 80/20 ground beef for $3.99/lb. and bell peppers under $0.50 each — plus fall recipes for beef stew, butternut squash curry and shakshuka.

Cast iron cookware restoration in Montavilla, Portland, Oregon. Full rust removal and hand-seasoning, plus rescued vintage skillets and Dutch ovens.