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Oregon’s Food Crisis Deepens | Portland News
Oregon’s food insecurity crisis is escalating as SNAP benefits plummet—126,000 fewer people are getting help compared to last year—while grocery prices soar, forcing families into desperate situations. Food banks are overwhelmed, with longer lines and emptier shelves as donations lag and federal deliveries shrink. Many for the first time are turning to these charities just to survive, especially when benefits expire mid-month. New federal work requirements are tightening eligibility, while Oregon faces a massive funding shortfall to cover the fallout. With rising costs and shrinking aid…
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