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Your Oregon food stamps card can do so much more than buy groceries. The coolest attractions in Portland and Salem have some truly amazing Oregon Trail Card discounts. The EBT funds can also be used in some surprising places. Keep reading to find out more!
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Here’s what you need to know about your Oregon EBT can do for you!
At Low Income Relief, we love to help people save money and get free stuff! We write extensively about food stamps and have a lot of content that can help you if you use an Oregon food stamps!
- Apply for Oregon Food Stamps on the government website. Here is the fast and easy way to apply for food benefits.
- Cell phones and service may be available FREE in your area! Choose a provider here.
- Internet from Comcast, CenturyLink, AT&T and more for just $5-$10 per month?! It’s true! Click here to see all the discounted Internet programs you could qualify for.
- Know what you can buy. Most people don’t know that they can buy seeds, plants and some gift baskets with EBT. We’ve got all the info, straight from the USDA!
- Power companies often have low income programs, including special low rates or free home improvement services! We received over $18,000 in free home improvements through these programs. Discover what your company offers here.
- Property tax exemptions are often available for low income seniors and disabled veterans! For more info on what it is and how to apply, contact your local county assessor’s office. We even received a refund for the last two years of property taxes!
- Student loan payments could be as low as ZERO dollars per month with an income based repayment plan!
- Summer food services offer free meals for children 18 and under during the summer months when free and low-cost school meals aren’t available.
- Veterinary care assistance is available! If you have a pet, then you need to know about these agencies that may be able to assist with your pet’s vet bills.
- YMCA organizations often have discounts for low income families! Contact your local YMCA for details.
- You could qualify for more food stamps funds! When I was receiving food stamps, I filled out the paperwork wrong. I didn’t know it at the time but I could’ve received hundreds of dollars per month in extra food stamps! If you are struggling to buy enough groceries each month, then you really need to read this post!
- You can even get cash back from your food stamps card! It’s true and it’s legal – no cash benefits required. One of our readers earned an additional $437.84 just by shopping with her food stamps card. She uses that extra money to buy diapers, wipes and other essentials.
Get incredible discounts with Oregon food stamps!
- Amazon offers discounted Amazon Prime memberships for customers who receive either EBT or Medicaid benefits! You’ll need to verify that you receive either food stamps or Medicaid to get this incredible price.
- Buy gift baskets and more! No joke – this is all part of the actual federal food stamps law. Here’s a list of unexpected things you can actually buy with your food stamps funds.
- Shop at these retailers! Did you know that Costco, farmer’s markets and even you-pick strawberry fields can accept EBT benefits? Some retailers even give you either discounts or free stuff if you shop there with your food stamps card!
- Community Cycling Center offers a 20% shop discount!
- People’s Co-Op offers a 5% discount on everything (not just food!) for Oregon food stamps recipients AND offers $10 in matching funds for EBT shoppers each week!
- Siskiyou Sustainable Cooperative delivers fresh, organic produce boxes every week.
- Leonardi’s Pizza (inside Winco) will accept Oregon food stamps for take and bake. Pay $1 cash per pizza to have it cooked on site! Thanks, Jessica!
Get discounted admission with your Oregon food stamps card!
In order to make this list easy to use, we’ve organized it alphabetically by city and used green titles for museums that accept out-of-state EBT cards. All other locations require Oregon food stamps cards.
It is important to realize that you cannot pay for admission with your Oregon food stamps card. You will show the EBT card to receive the discount but you will need to pay the remaining admission price, if any, in cash or with a credit/debit card.
Albany
Albany Regional Museum – Donation Only
My kids would LOVE to visit Albany Regional Museum, just for the train exhibits!
City Pools – $10 for 10 visits
If you get Oregon food stamps, then you can get an Albany City pool pass for 1/3 the price! You’ll pay $10 for a 10 visit punch card instead of the regular $30 rate! In order to qualify, you’ll need to show your Oregon Trail card and request the subsidized card at City Hall’s Parks & Recreation counter.
These cards are only available as long as funding lasts, but if you use your card you may be able to request another as long as the cards are still available.
Ashland
ScienceWorks Hands-On Museum – $3 per person
ScienceWorks is an interactive science center designed to both amaze and inspire people of all ages. The museum features many exhibits, an outdoor garden, live science shows and engaging programs year-round.
Astoria
Columbia River Maritime Museum – $3 per person
With an Oregon Trail Card, up to four people can visit the Columbia River Maritime Museum for just $3 per person! This museum explores the extreme forces of the Columbia River, the role of the US Coast Guard and Columbia River Bar Pilots. They also have a floating lighthouse, the lightship Columbia, which can be toured.
Bend
High Desert Museum – $2 per person
Since 1982, the High Desert Museum has been rated as Central Oregon’s top attraction by Trip Advisor. And a single Oregon food stamps card can be used to get this discount for up to two adults and four children!
The Museum sprawls across 135 acres and more than 100,000 square feet of exhibit space, including an authentic 1904 homestead and sawmill. You’ll be able to get close up with native wildlife like river otters, bobcat, porcupines, owls, badgers, hawks and badgers. You’ll also talk with historic characters about early Oregon explorers and settlers.
Cascade Locks
Cascade Locks Historical Museum – $3 or less per person
Located inside one of the three original locktender’s homes, the Museum overlooks the original lock and canal. While you’re here, you can see the first steam engine built on the Pacific Coast.
Eugene
Adventure! Children’s Museum – $1 per person
Have an adventure in Lane County, Oregon! For years, Adventure! has been roaming Lane County as a mobile museum with fun mini-exhibits and activities. If you remember that, then you’ll love their official brick-and-mortar museum in the Valley River Center!
Eugene Science Center – $1 per person
For just $1, up to six family members can receive admission to the Eugene Science Center (formerly known as the Science Factory). Also, for another $1 each, you’ll be able to see a stargazing planetarium show!
Museum of Natural and Cultural History – $1 per person or $5 per family
Experience the natural and cultural history of Oregon, the Pacific Northwest and the world at large at the Museum of Natural and Cultural History in Oregon. Exhibits showcase 14,000 years of Oregonian history through interactive exhibits, technology and world-class collections.
SMJ House – $1 per person or $5 per family
The Shelton McMurphey Johnson House is an iconic Victorian mansion in the heart of Eugene. This venue joined the Museums for All program in August 2021.
Grants Pass
Schmidt Historical House Museum – up to $3 per person
The Schmidt House Museum and Library also participates in the Museums for All program.
Hillsboro
Rice Northwest Museum of Rocks and Minerals – up to $3 per person
Browse this world-class collection that has been recognized as one of the finest in the PNW and one of the best in the nation. Located just outside Portland, this museum also showcases fossils, meteorites, lapidary art, gemstones and more.
McMinnville
Evergreen Aviation and Space Museum – $3 or less per person
This facility has something for everyone! Their aeronautic displays include designs from the Wright Brothers to an actual Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird. It also has a massive wooden airplane called Spruce Goose that was built in WWII.
Medford
Kid Time Children’s Museum – $30 per 6 month membership
Kid Time offers scholarship memberships to qualifying families! If you pay just $30, then you could receive unlimited admission for up to six months! Of course, you’ll need to fill out a scholarship application and prove your eligibility.
At this time, your family must include at least one child under the age of 8 years to be eligible for this. In addition, you must also receive public assistance, be a licensed foster care parent, have a child receiving free or reduced school lunches or be a student enrolled in school.
Philomath
Benton County Historical Society – FREE!
This museum is always free!
Portland
BIKETOWN- $3 per month
BIKETOWN offers a discounted program for low income Portland residents. You may qualify if you have an Oregon Trail card or another assistance program. With the discounted program, you will pay just $5 per month. You’ll get the first month free through the Biketown For All program. You’ll also get a free bike helmet!
Architectural Heritage Center – $3 or less per person
Portland’s Architectural Heritage Center seeks to preserve Portland’s unique architecture through educational programs, tours and more. Admission is usually $7 per person, but with an EBT card you can visit for $3 or less per person! Student memberships are also free, with emailed photo of your student ID.
Portland Children’s Museum – $2 per person per visit OR $20 per family per year!
If you receive WIC, Oregon food stamps, Medicaid, TANF, and either free or reduced student lunches, you can visit the Portland Children’s Museum for just $2 per person! In order to receive this discount, you will have to provide proof of your participation in one of these programs.
If you live within 35 miles of the museum, then you may qualify for an even better deal! The Portland Children’s Museum offers $20 annual memberships for local families with children ages 0 t0 12. In order to be eligible, you must participate in any form of public assistance, including either EBT or Medicaid.
The membership provides unlimited admission for two named adults, four named children, one named caregiver and two free guests each visit! That’s such a great deal!
Oregon Historical Society – FREE
An Oregon food stamps card can provide both free admission for up to four people and a 10% discount in the museum store.
Oregon Zoo – $5 per person
If you participate in one of the following programs, then you can buy up to six markedly discounted zoo tickets for just $9 per person! Children 2 and under are always free.
To qualify for this discount you will need to show proof that you have Oregon food stamps, Washington food stamps, Medicaid, CHIP, Section 8, WIC, TANF or are participating in another qualifying program.
Arts for All – $5 tickets for 2 people
The Arts for All program provides discounted tickets to “Portland’s best music, theater and dance groups.” If you have Oregon food stamps, then you can buy two tickets for just $5 each!
Tickets must be purchased by contacting the participating group rather than the Arts for All program. There are presently 68 participating groups, including Broadway Rose Theater Company, Chamber Music Northwest, Light Opera of Portland, Oregon Ballet Theatre, and Portland Rose Festival Foundation.
For a full list of participants, visit the Arts for All website.
Salem
Bush House Museum – FREE
Both individuals and families with an Oregon food stamps card can receive free admission to the Bush Barn Art Center.
Gilbert House Children’s Museum- – $40 per family per year
Families receiving any sort of public assistance can purchase an annual membership for less than half the usual price. Two named adults and four named children can receive unlimited admission all year long for just $40! You can also receive discounts on classes, camps, parties and gift shop purchases!
SalemforAll.org maintains a list of discounted (and sometimes free) recreation opportunities for Oregon food stamps card (EBT Card) holders.
The Dalles
Fort Dalles Museum and Anderson Homestead – $3 or less per person
One of Oregon’s oldest history museums is now participating in Museums for All! You can view the unique collection of pioneer and military artifacts, including an antique wagon, while walking the grounds of this 1800s military fort.
Troutdale
Barn Exhibit Hall and Harlow House Museum – each $3 or less per person
The Troutdale Historical Society hosts 3 museums and likes to say, “All of our business is old business at the Troutdale Historical Society.” Their museums include a 1926 style barn and exhibit, the turn of the century Harlow House, and the historic landmark, The Depot Museum.
HeatherS. says
It can also be used to spay or neuter your cat for a reduced fee through the humane society.
Nicole says
That’s great to know! Thanks!
rina says
Hi Nicole I have a question as to avoid embarrassment. I have a snap card and I want to use it for an upcoming Oregon Ballet event that’s happening next week. But my snap card recently went through the wash/dryer and was slightly melted, it wont scan sometimes and I am waiting for a new one in the mail. By the time it comes in the mail the show i want to see wont be running anymore. Should I wait until my new card comes in? I am worried picture I.D. and damaged snap card wont work. Thanks for your help
Nicole says
Hi, Rina! Since you are just showing the card to prove you’re eligible, I think it would still work. However, you can always call the Arts for All office at 503-445-3700 or visit in person at 128 NW 11th Avenue in Portland to verify. 🙂
Nicole Swindle says
You can use your ebt cards to purchase fruit and vegetable seeds AND live foodbearing plants like herbs or apple trees or tomatos plants.
Nicole says
Great to know! Thank you!
Steven Howard says
7-11 sells uncooked large pizzas from Schwans. After you buy a pizza ($5.55ea), 7-11 will cook the pizza for you.
Nicole says
Oh, that’s awesome! Thanks for sharing!
Stephanie Lethlean says
There prices went up to 7.50 now
Riley Thomson says
Stephanie,
Thanks for the info.
-Riley
Melinda Musser says
Hello! I work at the Community Cycling Center and wanted to let you know that we offer a 20% shop discount when you show us your Oregon Trail/Washington Quest/equivalent EBT or Medicaid card. The discount is good for new and used parts and accessories, repair services, and all bike and frame sales.
Nicole says
That’s fantastic! Thank you so much, Melinda! I’ll add that to the post right now. 🙂
Jessica says
Most Figaro’s Pizza location accept ebt and Leonardi’s Pizza inside WinCo accept ebt for take and bake Or if you want them cooked you can pay $1 cash each pizza.
Nicole says
Great info! I’ll add that to the post now. Thanks, Jessica!
Bobbye says
Is there any way to add Eugene area benefits?
Nicole says
I haven’t found any yet, but I’ll keep looking and let you know what I find! Thanks for visiting. 🙂
Molly says
We’re can u find a place u can buy seeds and plants to buy with your EBT card
Nicole says
That’s a great question! The USDA website says they can be purchased but doesn’t say specifically where. I assume that large retailers like Walmart would be your best bet. I also found some great information on this website: http://www.snapgardens.org/snap-participant/
Angi says
Grocery outlet has fruit trees and accepts EBT
Nicole says
Awesome! Thanks, Angi! I’ll add that to the post now. 🙂
Kathryn Cooper says
Any store or famers market that is set up to process food stamps will sell you fruit or vegetable starts , seeds or berry bushes or trees even!ie:walmawart ,fred myers,rite aid,walgreens,dollar tree,shopko,winco,famers market stands that take ebt. City of Salem will also let your kids do summer program s free if you show ebt,and proof of Salem residency.My older kids got free swim lessons at Olinger this way years ago.
Nicole says
That’s awesome! I especially love the tip about the swim lessons – that’s amazing! Thank you so much for sharing that information.
Mandy says
Figaro’s pizza will also bake your pizza for $1 cash per pizza, $.50 PER order of wings/breadsticks.
Nicole says
That’s great! Thanks, Mandy! I added that information to the post.
Kishwa says
Figaro. I longer accepts ebt
Riley Thomson says
Kishwa,
Thanks for the tip. We will look into it.
-Riley
Tonia says
Zappo’s Pizza also accepts EBT and will cook and deliver the pizza for a fee (very reasonably priced) that is to be paid separately.
Nicole says
Delivery, too? That’s incredible! Thanks, Tonia! 🙂
Chris Ouellette says
Zappos no longer accepts EBT. The company has new owners who decided to no longer accept foodstamps.
Nicole says
Thanks for letting me know, Chris! I’ll update our list right now.
Karen Brown says
Thank you for so much useful information! Anything for central Oregon? We rarely get to visit Portland. Thanks again!
Nicole says
I haven’t found anything yet, but I’ll do some extra searches Monday and see what I can find! 🙂
Cindi Twofeathers says
You forgot a fishing lisence, paid for with b your Oregon trail card….yes
Nicole says
That’s fantastic! Thanks for letting me know!
Carmen says
You can buy a fishiny license with EBT?
REALLY? 🙂
Nicole says
I have been unable to verify this with a source but that is what Cindi said! It makes sense to me and several other states do this. I would recommend calling your local license distributor to confirm, however.
Amanda says
Yes and if you are a hunter you can look into licenses and ammo costs if hunting for food (check with your state or tribe). Certain non-food items that are culturally specific, such as corn husks to make tamales are also allowed.
Riley Thomson says
Amanda,
Thanks for the tip!
-Riley
Kona says
Can you buy dog food?
Nicole says
Unfortunately not, Kona… but there are many food banks that offer pet food! If you let me know what general area you’re in (city or county), I can try to help you find a food bank that offers pet food in your area. 🙂
Kimberly Vitale says
there is a site on the web like the food stamp site that gives food for animals to people that are needy and low income. I know it probably just look up. I know that they also deliver to people that are unable to pick it up. I think if you go to EBT website that there is someplace on there that you click that will take you to the site. animals are a man and woman’s best friend I’m glad that I found it. hope this helps out. l eggs
Nicole says
That’s a great point! Food stamps can’t be used to buy pet food but there are many food banks that will assist with that. You can read about the nationwide programs I’ve researched here or you can see a few pet food banks here. I’ll try to get a more comprehensive list together for you soon. 🙂
Chris says
Hi there I’m in yamhill county and I have a sick kiddo and that makes money pretty tight any luck finding cat food at a food bank around here? TIA
Nicole says
Hi, Chris! I was able to find two food banks that offer pet food in your area, but they’re about 35 miles away.
The Pongo Fund in Portland should be able to help you. They serve anyone in Oregon and SW Washington. If you can’t make it to their location, they encourage you to ask your local food bank to contact them to learn more about getting pet food. It has a listed phone number of (503) 939-7555 or you can click here to see their website.
The other option is Esther’s Pantry in Milwaukie. It’s located at 10202 Se 32nd Ave Suite 601 and has a listed phone number of (503) 349-4699. However, this pantry only serves people with a disabling HIV diagnosis. :\
I hope this helps! 🙂
Kassondra says
Is there anything in Union County, Oregon?
Nicole says
I haven’t found anything yet, Kassondra, but I’ll keep looking! 🙂
Medurs says
You can buy coffee filters also… Lol
Nicole says
Really? I hadn’t heard that. That’s interesting!
Andrea Foster says
Nicole,
Do used item stores, like Goodwill and Salvation Army offer any discount with the Oregon Trail card? Thank you, Andrea
Nicole says
That’s a great idea and I certainly wish they did! I haven’t been able to confirm hat any thrift stores actually offer discounts like that, though. 🙁 I’m sorry!
Carmen says
711 , you can also buy Nachos on EBT.
You add the cheese, chili and toppings after purchase 🙂
joe says
Really?…I tried the other day and they weren’t having it…
Danni says
Cindi is right, you can purchase a fishing license with your EBT card in Oregon. Bi-Mart first told me about it ! I haven’t checked, though it stands to reason that you would be able to buy a hunting license too.
Nicole says
Awesome! Thanks for the info, Danni!
Bree Biswell says
This is inaccurate…Oregon Fish & Wildlife said no. The only way it might have happened is if the Oregon Trail Card maybe had cash benefits linked to it…
Nicole says
Thank you for clarifying, Bree!
Danni says
I notice a lot of folks are asking about perks for different Counties which begs the question,
Isn’t SNAP a Federal Program governed by each State ? Shouldn’t matter what County you live in.
Nicole says
Yes! SNAP is a a federal program. I think the country requests are for museums and other venues that offer discounts for SNAP recipients.
Jen says
Is there anywhere that will let you use food stamps and deliver groceries? I’ve been stuck at home being a single mom with a sick baby or when it snows and we don’t have a car.
Nicole says
Schwans is a delivery service that accepts EBT but you will have to use another payment method to pay the delivery charge. 🙂
Yarrow says
Hello! People’s Co-op on 21st near Powell offers 5% off everything (doesn’t have to be food!) with an EBT card. Ask for the 5% program at check out.
Nicole says
Thank you, Yarrow! I’ll add that to the list now.
dana says
How about activities in Clatsop County Oregon?
Nicole says
Thanks for asking, Dana! There aren’t any Museums for All partners out there but I put together a list of affordable things to do in Clatsop County, Oregon for you. It includes links to the local event calendars so you can check for upcoming events!
Sandy says
Thanks for the great info! Would it be possible for you to find out if the places offering the $5 tickets with the Oregon Trail card through the Arts for All program will also accept the Washington Quest card (also ebt)? We are in Vancouver, WA, just across the bridge from Portland. Thanks so much for any help!
Nicole says
Hello, Sandy! Thanks for asking. Right now, Arts for All in Portland is limited to Oregon Trail cardholders. When I spoke with them, they were very interested in the idea of accepting out-of-state cards, though, so hopefully this will change soon! I’ll let you know if I receive any updates about this. 🙂
Ken says
You can buy bbq charcoal briquettes.
Nicole says
Awesome, Ken! Thanks for letting me know!
Bree Biswell says
What about Jackson and Josephine counties?
Nicole says
Hey, Bree! I’m so sorry for the delay. I’ve been taking care of 5 sick kiddos for the last week or so and I’ve fallen very far behind on my reader requests. I’ll try to get some research done this afternoon and see if I can find any additional information for Jackson and Josephine Counties. So sorry!
Nicole says
Hello, Bree! I just found out that Kid Time in Medford offers scholarship memberships for EBT recipients. I’ve updated the article with details!
Turquoise says
Hi Nicole I was wondering if there’s any places in Portland that discount on car repair for people with EBT cards or for low income families/ppl on any type of assistances????
(CHEAP OR FREE REPAIRS)
Help, HELP, help, help !!!!!!!!
Pleaseeeeeeeeeee.
Nicole says
I’m so sorry for the delay, Turquoise! It took a while for me to develop this list. Click here to see what I found for you.
Bree Biswell says
I just called Oregon fish and wildlife…You CANNOT buy hunting or fishing license with EBT…Sorry
Nicole says
Good to know! Thank you for looking into that, Bree!
Keya says
If you cant buy with, I wonder if a discount can be done with Ebt proof.
Bree Biswell says
Still haven’t heard if you have more information for Jackson and Josephine counties…?
Nicole says
Hey, Bree! I’m so sorry for the delay. I’ve been taking care of 5 sick kiddos for the last week or so and I’ve fallen very far behind on my reader requests. I’ll try to get some research done this afternoon and see if I can find any additional information for Jackson and Josephine Counties. So sorry!
Bree says
thank you again for answering…I appreciate all you do and I look forward to more info in our counties…
Nicole says
Thanks, Bree! I’ll let you know as soon as I find anything else in your area – and if you find anything I haven’t listed, I hope you’ll let me know! 🙂
Monica says
Hi, thank you for all the hard work you have put in to get this list. Do you know of anything in Albany? I don’t drive and we ride the city bus or walk.
Nicole says
Hi, Monica! Thanks for asking. I was able to find a few things in Albany and I’ve updated the list accordingly. I’m planning to write up a “Free Museums in Oregon” post soon and hopefully that will have even more information for you. I’ll let you know when it’s done! 🙂
Jase says
Link to arts for all has been updated https://www.pcs.org/arts-for-all
Nicole says
Thanks for letting me know, Jase! I updated the link in the article.
Rocio says
Thank you!
I never wanted to be on public assistance but being a newly single mom with 5 children we qualify and getting additional help with groceries will mean I can start saving a bit each month.
These additional educational benefits are fabulous!
Nicole says
I’m so glad it’s helpful to you! Thank you for taking the time to leave a comment and share your story! 🙂
Richard Williams says
Does cpi have any discounts?
Hannah Benge says
I’ll add this to the research list! -Hannah
Tom Collins says
Many, many farmer’s markets will price match your EBT purchase. With a limit (often $10).
I have yet to find a single comprehensive list of every FM that does. Seems like each organization that oversee many FMs will have a separate website, and thus separate list of who does do the price matching. Here’s 1 list: https://oregonhunger.org/farmers-markets-snap/
Vicki Hughes says
Hi , I live in Ontario Oregon but taking Grandsons to coast and was wondering if you knew of anything from Tillamook to the seal caves that we can get discounts on plz. Thankz for all the info you already have shared, we will be using some on the way there😁
Hannah Benge says
This is everything we have currently but I can add this to our research list? -Hannah