SALEM Ore. (KPTV) - More than three-quarters of a million Oregonians could lose access to food assistance next month as the ongoing federal government shut down halts funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

The Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHA) announced Monday that about 757,000 residents who rely on SNAP benefits will not receive their November payments unless Congress and President Trump reach an agreement to reopen the federal government before the end of October.

“This is a cruel and unacceptable situation,” said Governor Kotek. “President Trump should focus on feeding families by negotiating a deal with Congress, not doing other things like deploying troops in American cities on taxpayers’ dime.”

What is SNAP?

SNAP, which provides monthly food a

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