PORTLAND, Ore. -- With the government shutdown over, the Oregon Department of Human Services said the SNAP food assistance are returning to normal.

The state is waiting on updates from federal partners, but a message on the state's website said things are working normally again.

If you were approved for SNAP on or about November 7, the state said you will get your benefits on November 14. December benefits are expected to be on schedule.

DHS officials say anyone currently on or looking to get SNAP benefits should keep applying, renewing, and reporting changes. You can find out more on how to do that here.

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The state's offices are open to help Oregonians get their benefits as quickly as possible.

If you are in need of food assistance now, you can visit this website to find free food markets, food banks, meal programs and more.

There are additional resources available here.

SNAP benefits help one in six Oregonians, including 210,000 children and 130,000 seniors.