SNAP Meals: Where To Eat, No Questions Asked, During the Suspension of SNAP

Note: We are in the process of updating this SNAP meals list with the most updated offers. some restaurants have decided to pause the program since SNAP was started up again, but you never know if it’s gonna stick…

A number of restaurants, cafes, and food carts in the Portland area are providing what we are calling “SNAP Meals”: They’re stepping up and helping feed folks who will lose their SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, AKA food stamps) benefits starting in November. It is heartening to see this community effort and the generosity in our local food scene. We’ve put together a list of places—50 businesses making up 84 locations, at the writing of this roundup—where people can access food to eat while SNAP benefits are unfunded starting next month.

Originally this roundup was going to be a part of this week’s Small Bites column. But it became clear that it deserved its own place. We hope it will be a helpful resource for those who are on SNAP and facing an uncertain future with food insecurity. We’ve also updated this list to include a map of locations.

AG Burrito Shops—On Pause

“With so many Oregonians facing interruptions to their SNAP assistance, this partnership will provide free meals—no questions asked, and with dignity—to anyone impacted.”

Multiple locations (details)

Barbur Brews

“We are offering one free house blend oats per day, per person in need. Just ask for “Community Oats” at the window and the barista will make you a warm 12oz cup of oatmeal no questions asked.”

7365 SW Barbur Blvd, Portland

Bella Organic Farm—Offer Expired

“With a lot of people in our community losing SNAP benefits we will be offering 10 free winter squash or pumpkins per family (or a mix of pumpkins or squash) starting Nov 1-Nov 7 during our business hours of 10am to 4pm those days. Please stop by the farm store and let our staff know and we will help you out.”

16205 NW Gillihan Road, Portland

Ben & Esther’s

“We’ll be handing out free sack lunches to those affected by the Trump administration’s decision to cut SNAP benefits. No ID required. No questions asked.”

1800 NE Alberta Street, Portland

Bleu Door Bakery

“We know times are tough right now, and we believe no one should go hungry. Bleu Door Bakery is offering “The Shutdown,” a free meal, no questions asked. You’ll receive a sandwich, soup, cookie, chips, and a hot drink. Come to our Express Window and ask for The Shutdown.”

This is available Tuesday to Sunday from 8am to 2pm.

They are also accepting donations (via Venmo) to help them continue providing meals for those affected.

2411 Main Street, Vancouver WA

Buhnz Burgers & Dogs—Offer Expired

“Beginning 11/1, we’ll be offering free meals for those in need every evening from 5pm to 8pm. Come by and let us serve you. You’re not alone, and your community is here to help.”

23609 NE Halsey Street, Suite 300, Wood Village

Cafe Olli

“While our government is taking away SNAP benefits from 42 million Americans, we wanted to highlight our community meal option for folks experiencing food insecurity and or financial hardship. No questions asked, anyone may ask for a sliding scale community meal.”

They will continue to offer their community meal available. If you would like to donate to help support these meals, you can do so here.

3925 NE MLK Jr Blvd, Portland

Creekside BBQ—On Pause

“With SNAP not being funded for some insane reason, we would like to offer anyone in the community who needs it a hot meal. Just stop in and ask for the shutdown special. No questions asked, and definitely no judgement.”

910 NE Tenney Road, Suite 119, Vancouver, WA

Dan & Louis Oyster Bar

They are “offering a free cup of clam chowder to anyone who comes in and asks for the SNAP Chowder through the month of November or until SNAP is reinstated.” You can also donate to this effort via their Venmo. They will continue to feed people while folks are still donating.

208 SW Ankeny Street, Portland

DB Dessert Company

“In light of the nationwide loss of SNAP benefits and in the spirit of our city and community, DB Dessert Company will be giving out free fresh baked loaves of bread starting November 1st. No questions asked.”

2624 NE Alberta Street, Portland

Delicious Donuts

“If your family is struggling right now, please stop by starting [October 30]! We’re offering free donuts, coffee, or breakfast items for anyone who needs a little extra support — no questions asked, no purchase! How: Just come in and let us know you’re here for the ‘community treat.’ We’ll take care of the rest. This will continue until families receive their SNAP benefits again.”

12 SE Grand Avenue, Portland

Dirty Lettuce

“If your benefits are cut, come grab a $5 SNAP Bowl. If you want to help, come buy a $5 SNAP Bowl for someone else. We’ll post the amount of suspended SNAP Bowls available regularly so folks know when to come by. We decided to offer these as cheaply as possible, which means numbers may be limited by the hours it takes us to maintain the normal business that pays our bills.”

Here is where you can donate to support this SNAP Bowl offer. They will continue serving SNAP Bowls as long as they can.

4727 NE Fremont Street, Portland

Donut Land

Following Heretic Coffee’s lead, they are offering free breakfast to those on SNAP, no questions asked.

19350 SW Boones Ferry Road, Portland

El Sombrero Tapatio

“Starting November 1st, If you need a hand, swing by our front desk and ask for the Snap Meal Takeout. Just like Abuelita (Grandma) said, ‘where one eats, five can eat'” Be sure to specify chicken or beef.

10820 NE Sandy Blvd, Portland

Faith Cafe

A reader emailed the following: ‘Faith Cafe in Beaverton, OR serves free meals to anyone in need at 4:15 p.m. every Sunday evening (dine in or takeout) and every last Thursday of the month. They even post their menus in advance.”

5150 SW Watson Avenue, Beaverton

Fat Milo’s

‘If you’re in need, please come by—no questions asked.

“We’re creating a Community Gift Card program at both our locations, as well as a Community Food Pantry at our Sherwood location. Together, we can make sure no one in our community goes without a meal. If you’re able, you can donate to help feed a neighbor.”

Here are the links to the Fremont community gift card and the Sherwood community gift card. Want to help them set up their pantry? Email rachel@fatmilos.com.

1315 NE Fremont Street, Portland and 16147 SW Railroad Street, Sherwood

Feral

“Out of food stamps? Lose your job? Short on cash? Need a toothbrush? Had a bad day and just need some beans? Free Beans Saturdays 12-3 @ Feral. Take away only. Hang in there.”

1640 NE Killingsworth Street, Portland

Fresh Love

For quite a while, Fresh Love has maintained a community gift card. Anyone can donate to it, and those on the receiving end benefit by getting a meal when they need it, no questions asked. This will continue for the long term. Donate here.

7434 NE Fremont Street, Portland

GeekEasy Anime Café

They started by offering “The Otaku Special—a free ham & cheese or mixed greens wrap, plus coffee or iced tea, no questions asked.” That has expanded to include the following:

• Chicken & Rice Bento (with side salad)
• Spam & Egg Omelette over Rice
• Fried veggie croquet over rice
• Ham & Cheese Sandwich
• Veggie & Cheese Sandwich
• All with iced coffee or iced tea.

Just come up to the counter and say “Otaku Special.”

Starting on November 12, GeekEasy Café is making the Otaku Special permanent as a Pay What You Can program. Pay anywhere from $0 to whatever you can, suggested donation is $5 per meal. To help others, you can Pay It Forward and they’ll match the first 10 donations each day.

Their sister store Stumptown Otaku will cover up to 20 meals a day for anyone in need.

310 NW Davis Street, Portland

Golden Triangle—November 2 Only

If you’re losing your SNAP benefits, and need some help, we got you. Come see us this Sunday November 2nd. We’re giving out 150 sweet wings entrees from 12 to 5, no questions asked. Just ask for “SNAP wings.”

4727 SE Woodstock Blvd, Portland

Grassa—Expired

“Until the program is fully funded again, we’ll make sure no child goes hungry, show your SNAP card, and any child in your group eats a kids’ pasta on us!”

Multiple locations (details)

Harlow

“Starting November 1, if you’re losing your SNAP benefits, just ask for the ‘SNAP MEAL‘ at any Harlow location — any time, any day — and enjoy a free bowl of chili on us.”

Multiple locations (details)

Heretic Coffee

They have gotten a lot of press for their fundraising, which has garnered an outstanding response. Breakfast is on them for SNAP recipients and if you want to donate, you can do it here.

5120 SE 28th Avenue, Portland

Hog Wild BBQ

They are offering a “SNAP Pork Special”: a pulled pork sandwich with a side of fries. You can order it on their website and “Please Bring In SNAP/EBT Card to Receive the Meal.”

You can also donate to their efforts: “We decided to help the community whose SNAP Benefits were stopped, we didn’t think of donations until we had our community asking where to donate. To donate, choose an option below. It will prompt you a time for picking up, that is not necessary. We didn’t want to choose making a GoFundMe due to them taking a percentage. These donations will go towards free meals and depending on the amount of donations, putting together grocery bags for families. We will also have a Donation Bin at the restaurant for dry goods.”

9226 SE 82nd Avenue, Happy Valley

Hollywood Farmers Market

“Take what you need, give what you can FREE FOOD PANTRY at the market! As many of you now know, SNAP and EBT will not be distributed until the government shut down ends, putting around 750,000 Oregonians at risk of food insecurity. For all of November, HFM will host a free food pantry at the market next to our information booth. The booth will be based on an honor system and anyone who needs to bridge a financial gap is welcome to shop from the offerings.”

4420 NE Hancock Street, Portland

Ice Queen—Expired

“Free frozen bananas for up to 20 people a day until SNAP is restored starting Nov 1. No one NEEDS a treat but everyone deserves a little outing and a smile. To redeem, just show your SNAP card. Each card can receive two frozen bananas per day, and each banana comes with one sauce and one topping.”

2012 SE 11th Avenue, Portland

Javelina

“Starting on November 1st we will be launching our Náymu Náwa Food Pantry. Náymu Náwa means “We are Family” in the Yakama Language and like a family, even though we don’t have much, will offer what we can!

“Everyday from 12pm-6pm (except Tuesdays and Wednesdays) will have a pantry for people who need food to come and get something to eat. We will have things like canned goods, rice, produce, spices, oatmeal, beans and fruit etc. Take what you need, but keep in mind we need to help others too as well.

“If you want to help us you can donate your own goods for our community pantry or send money to our venmo @javelina_pdx.”

4636 NE 42nd Avenue, Suite A, Portland

Laughing Planet—Expired

“If you and your family are losing your SNAP benefits, we are here to help. Lunch or dinner is on us. Just ask for “ADULT SNAP” or “KIDS SNAP MEAL” or both. Our staff will take it from there. No proof needed. No questions asked. All Laughing Planet locations are participating.”

Multiple locations (details)

Legacy Coffee Company

“Starting November 1st we will provide free sack lunches. These are intended for those who are losing their SNAP benefits. Each sack lunch will have a PB&J, Chips/Vegetable Pouch, and Juice Box. You will be able to take as many as you need. Every day we will make fresh sandwiches, and more will be made as we need them.”

112 N Main Avenue, Gresham

LULU

“Starting 11/1, kids eat for free when ordering the SNAP Kids Meal, no questions asked.”

149 Buxton Road, Troutdale

Magna Kusina and SUNRICE—ON PAUSE

“SNAP lunch and Family Meals are created around the kind donations of local farmers and community members. Lunch – a daily plate lunch provided for here or to go. Dinner – a special meal for a family of four (takeout only).

For dinner pick up coordination:
NE pickup (@sunricepdx)- jane@magnapdx.com
SE pickup (Magna Kusina)- hello@magnapdx.com or (503) 395-8542

If you are willing and able, and would like to donate to offset cost, please venmo @magnapdx;

2525 SE Clinton Street and 4090 N Williams Avenue, Portland

Mama Chow’s Kitchen

Those who lose their SNAP benefits can stop by the cart and say “PANS” for a meal.

3757 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland

Memoire Cà Phê

“With the all the craziness in the world, the last we need is the kids affected by the adults doing silly things. So for the month of November, any kid who’s been affected by the closure will be welcome to have a kid’s plate on us. No questions asked.”

1495 NE Alberta Street, Portland

Mikiko Mochi Donuts

“If you’re losing benefits in November, come in and show your SNAP card for a free donut and coffee. We already give out hundreds of free donuts every month, we might as well codify it.”

Multiple locations (details)

Miristata

“Starting November 1, Mirisata will offer a FREE Community Bowl to anyone who presents an EBT card. This offer has no cap and we aim to run it until SNAP benefits are restored.”

2420 SE Belmont Street, Portland

Miss Delta

“If your SNAP benefits are running out November 1st you can also come and see us at Miss delta…show us your EBT card and the only question we’ll ask is if you want a pulled pork po boy or a BBQ cheeseburger!”

3950 N Mississippi Avenue, Portland

Moberi—Expired

They are offering free oatmeal bowls to SNAP recipients. Just show your card for one bowl per day.

Multiple locations (details)

Nan’s Taqueria

Text them at 971-218-3175 if you need a meal for you or your family.

15640 SE Happy Valley Town Center Drive, Happy Valley

Norah—November 1 and 2 Only

“Come to Norah Belmont or Norah Alberta this Saturday & Sunday during business hours (12-3pm and 4-9pm) and show your EBT card at the register. Each person can order up to two meals. The meal: jasmine rice, fried tofu, house curry, seasoned spinach, pickled cabbage.

“Pay it forward: There will be an opportunity if you’d like to contribute to these meals at checkout. Don’t feel obligated, but it’s there if you feel moved.”

3801 SE Belmont Street and 1451 NE Alberta Street, Suite A, Portland

Oregon City Farmers Market

“The Oregon City Farmers Market is prepared to offer our SNAP customers 20.00 in tokens to spend on EBT approved foods. In addition, Double Up Food Bucks will be available, even for those with a zero balance.”

Between S Beavercreek Road and Green Lot #1, Clairmont Drive, N Douglas Loop, Oregon City

Pizzeria Stellina (The Heist)—Expired

“Starting Nov 1, our food cart at The Heist will be offering a SNAP Rollo (AKA Pepperoni Calzone). If you or anyone you know is losing their SNAP benefits we are here to feed you, no questions asked. We will have a ‘PAY IT FORWARD’ button on our POS If anyone would like to donate a calzone, please come in by the cart!”

4727 SE Woodstock Blvd, Portland

Red Sauce Pizza

“Beginning Nov 1st we will have frozen kids pizzas available for those with children losing snap benefits. These will be available no questions asked via our online ordering. Details will be live beginning on Saturday.” And if you want to Venmo donations, you can to redsaucepizzapdx on Venmo.

4641 NE Fremont Street, Portland

Salvi PDX

“For the entire month of November, if your family has been affected by these SNAP changes, please come in and enjoy free pupusitas. No questions, no judgment just a warm meal and a reminder that this community cares about you.”

2030 SE 7th Avenue, Portland

Sunny’s Diner—Expired

“If you’re a SNAP recipient or federal worker, simply show your card or ID and take home a freshly baked loaf of bread. Free of charge. No purchase required.”

Multiple locations (details)

Sweet and Salty—Expired

“If your family is struggling right now, please stop by starting Oct. 31st and we will feed you from our menu. No questions asked. No purchase. How: Just come in and ask for the “community meal” and we will take care of the rest. This will continue until families receive their SNAP benefits again.”

642 SE Stark Street, Portland

The 649

Read their story and head over for free soup. “Now, as things get rough again — with the shutdown, furloughs, and paused SNAP benefits — we just want to remind everyone: If you need a meal, steal the soup.”

18647 SW Farmington Road, Beaverton

The Pharmacy PDX—Expired

“If you or someone you know has lost their SNAP benefits and is concerned about meals, we are giving away meals every week until the situation is resolved. This week we are making chicken enchiladas. To reserve a meal, please email ThePharmacyPDX@gmail.com between now and 8am Saturday and let us know how many people you are feeding. We will take care of the rest.”

2100 NW Glisan Street, Portland

The Whole Bowl—Expired

They are offering free bowls (Big or Bambino) to SNAP recipients. Just show your card for one bowl per day.

Multiple locations (details)

Woodstock Cafe

“If you’ve lost your SNAP, have a meal on us. No proof. No questions. Just care.”

4103 SE Woodstock Blvd, Portland

Map Version

Here’s a map of where to find the meals in the list above. Hat tip to reader BL for the suggestion.

Oregon Food Bank’s Food Finder

Find “free groceries, meals, or places to double your SNAP EBT benefits near you.” This is a terrific resource!

Additional Hunger Resources To Support

These local places have been working to feed people for some time and are worth knowing about—and donating to, if you are moved to do so.

Meals On Us PDX

“501(c)(3) nonprofit providing healthy, chef-curated meals for those who need them most, at no charge to them.” Here’s their Linktree.

Lift UP

“Lift UP reduces hunger and improves the lives of low-income residents in Northwest and Downtown Portland through healthy food and community.” Here are links to their resources.

PDX Free Fridges

Their motto is “Take what you need, leave what you can.” Find them on this map.

Equitable Giving Circle

“We’re a Black led org, all about economic change. We’re feeding Black families with food from BIPOC farms.” You can donate here.

Milk Crate Kitchen

“Grassroots. Overcoming barriers to food security cooking & delivering family meals to those in need, no cost, no questions asked. We rescue food too!” You can donate here.

Speaking of rescuing food, here’s the Freegan Map. Our article from April on food waste may also be helpful.

Updated November 5, 2025.