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In the absence of SNAP benefits, a Portland, Oregon, cafe is stepping up for its customers

WBUR | By Here & Now Newsroom

Published November 5, 2025 at 10:53 AM CST

As money for food assistance runs out around the country, some local businesses are giving food away for free.

Deena Prichep takes us to a coffee shop in Portland, Oregon.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

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