November 12th, 2025

SNAP benefits restored in Oregon

   The office Gov. Tina Kotek issued this news release Nov. 7:
   Yesterday afternoon, a federal court ordered the Trump Administration to immediately release 100% of funding to pay for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for all recipients nationwide by today, including more than 750,000 Oregonians. Following Governor Tina Kotek’s directive, the Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) worked through the night to issue full November benefits by Friday morning so families across the state can access the food they need.
  As of this morning, Oregon families are beginning to access their full November SNAP benefits restored on their Oregon Trail Cards. This means all Oregonians receiving SNAP will have their full monthly benefit available now, regardless of their usual payment schedule.
  “The Trump Administration’s decision to withhold food assistance from families in need was cruel and unlawful,” said Governor Tina Kotek. “Oregonians shouldn’t have to wait for a court order to get the help they qualify for and need. I’m grateful to the federal courts for upholding the law and to our state teams who worked through the night to make sure every Oregon family relying on SNAP could buy groceries today and through the weekend.”
  Because of the emergency preparations put in place by Governor Kotek, ODHS was able to work quickly with its electronic benefits transfer (EBT) vendor to ensure the funds were available as soon as the federal order was issued, making Oregon one of the earliest states to process benefits for residents upon receipt of the judge’s order. 
  Last Wednesday, the Governor declared a hunger emergency and authorized the use of $5 million in available funds to help the Oregon Food Bank statewide network of emergency food pantries. Yesterday, the Governor announced $1 million to Tribal governments for emergency assistance. The emergency declaration will stay in place until the uncertainty from the federal government is resolved. 

Food pantries and meal sites in Linn County

ALBANY
  1.   FISH of Albany
          Address: 1035 2nd Ave, S.E. Albany
         Phone: (541) 928-4460
         Hours: Call or come in between 9:00 AM. and 2:50 p.m. weekdays to order a food box. Food boxes can be picked up starting at 3:00 PM. the same day.
   2.   CHANCE
         Address: 231 Lyon St SE, Albany
         Phone: (541) 791-3411
         Meals: Mon–Fri, 9:00–9:30 AM and 12:00–12:30 PM
    3.  Second CHANCE Shelter
          Address: 1100 Jackson St SE, Albany
          Phone: (541) 928-6347
          Meals: Daily; call for times 
    4.  First Christian Church
     Address: 432 Ferry St SW, Albany 
    Phone: (541) 926-8606
    Meals: Community Meal; Thursdays 5:00-6:00 PM
    5.  Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
         Address: 1910 34th St. S.E.
         Phone: 541-926-4875
         Meals: Drive-through Community Dinner; Wednesdays 5:00-6:00 PM. Dinners must be reserved by calling the church by noon Tuesday.
     6. Strong Albany Schools × Albany Student Advocacy Project
         What it is: Launched Emergency Food Pantries in our Title 1 elementary schools in GAPS
         How to help:
     • Donate via Amazon
     • Donate Walmart Sparks
     • Make a financial contribution: https://bit.ly/47qkEkx
BROWNSVILLE
    1. Sharing Hands
         Address:107 W. Bishop Way
         Phone: 541-541-466-3003
         Hours: Wed and Fri, 10:30 AM–3:00 PM
HARRISBURG
    1. God’s Storehouse
         Address: 180 Smith St., Harrisburg
         Phone: 541-359-5529
         Hours: Tue, Thu, 9:30 AM–Noon and 1:00-4:30 PM
LEBANON
Donation drop-off sites
    1. Lebanon Fire Department
        Address: 1050 Oak St.
        Phone: 541-451-1901
        Hours: Mon—Thu, 7 AM—5 PM
   2. Summit Ace Home & Garde
        Address:1055 Tangent St.
        Phone: 541-258-7107
        Hours: Mon—Fri, 7:30 AM—6 PM, Sat, 8 AM—5 PM
   3  Gillott Home Team KW
        Address: 266 E. Grant St.
        Phone: 541-451-2211
        Hours: Sat, 10 AM—2 p.m.
    4  Valley Life Church Office
        Address: 80 E. Vine St.
        Phone: 541-258-5315
        Hours: Mon—Thu, 8 AM—4 p.m.
    5  The River Center
        Address: 3000 S. Santiam Highway
        Phone: 541-451-1271

Food Pickup and Meal Site Locations

1. FISH of Lebanon
   Address: First Presbyterian Church, 145 W Ash St, Lebanon
   Phone: (541) 259-3200
   Hours: Tue & Fri (call 9:00 AM–11:00 PM for pickup)
   Website: fishoflebanon.org​​

     2. Lebanon Soup Kitchen 
​         Address: Lebanon First Christian Church, 170 E. Grant. St.
         Phone: 451-7667
         Meals: Mon, Wed, Fri 4:30–5:30 PM   
     3. The Lord’s Storehouse
        Address: Lebanon Assembly of God, 726 SW Oak St, Lebanon
        Phone: (541) 259-1464
       Hours: Mon & Thu, 10:00 AM–1:30 PM for food pickup
       Notes: Linn County families welcome
        Phone: 541-451-1271
        Hours: Sun, 9 AM—1 PM
   4. The River Center
        Address: 300 S. Santiam Highway
        Phone: 541-451-1271
        Hours Mon, 2:30—5:30 PM for food pickup
    5. St. Vincent de Paul
        Address: St. Edward Catholic Church, 100 S. Main St.
        Hours: Wed, 11:30 AM—3 PM for food pickup
        Phone: 541-258-5333
    6. The Compassion Pantry (Neighborhood Pantry)
       Location: On the property of St. Martins Church, 257 Milton (side yard on Grove St)
       Hours: Open 7 days a week
       Notes: Please be respectful
MILL CITY
   1.   Santiam Outreach Community Center
         Address: 280 S.E. Santiam Blvd.
         Phone: 971-332-5676
         Hours: 10:00 AM–5:00 PM, with a 24-hour food pantry onsite
SWEET HOME
   1.  Sweet Home Emergency Ministries (SHEM)
          Address: 1115 Long St, Sweet Home
          Phone: (541) 367-6504
          Hours: Wed & Sat, 9:00–11:30 AM (call first)
   2.    SHEM Soup Kitchen
          Location: Operated by Sweet Home Emergency   Ministries.
          How to help: Donations welcome to support neighbors in need
          Phone: (541) 367-6504
​OTHER RESOURCES

• Mid-Valley Gleaners - call for info on food distribution: 541-979-8575
• Linn Benton Food Share
  • What it is: Distributes food through local pantries and meal sites.
    Learn more / find resources / get involved: https://communityservices.us/linn-benton-food-share

      •  Family Tree Relief Nursery
          Address: 1305 Hill St SE, Albany, OR 97322
          Phone: (541) 967-6580
          Hours: Mon–Fri, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM (office)
          What it is: Nonprofit supporting families with young children; and help connecting to basics (diapers, food, clothing, referrals).

• Sign up to make meals or request meals from Lasagna Love