Oregon proposes state-funded food benefits for undocumented immigrants as food insecurity rises.

Oregon lawmakers are proposing a bill, SB 611, to offer state-funded food benefits to young and older immigrants who are ineligible for federal SNAP benefits due to their immigration status. The move aims to address rising food insecurity, which has increased by 31% in the state, despite the Oregon Food Bank distributing over 91 million meals. The bill, part of a broader immigrant justice package, seeks to provide essential food assistance and highlight the contributions of immigrants and refugees to Oregon's economy and food systems.

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