Multnomah County, OR
@multco.bsky.social
Multnomah County, Oregon provides 766,000 residents with various health and human services, public safety, and other government services.
Learn more at: multco.us
Learn more at: multco.us
➡️ The Aging, Disability and Resource Connection (ADRC) Helpline: 503-988-3646 helps people of all ages, incomes and abilities learn about long-term support options and other programs and services in their communities: multco.us/departments/aging-disability-veterans-services
November 26, 2025 at 12:27 AM
➡️ The Aging, Disability and Resource Connection (ADRC) Helpline: 503-988-3646 helps people of all ages, incomes and abilities learn about long-term support options and other programs and services in their communities: multco.us/departments/aging-disability-veterans-services
➡️ Multnomah County Behavioral Health Call Center: 503-988-4888. It’s free, confidential and available 24/7 to anyone experiencing distress. You can call for yourself or someone else: multco.us/services/behavioral-health-crisis-services
November 26, 2025 at 12:27 AM
➡️ Multnomah County Behavioral Health Call Center: 503-988-4888. It’s free, confidential and available 24/7 to anyone experiencing distress. You can call for yourself or someone else: multco.us/services/behavioral-health-crisis-services
🧡 Even during the best of times, the holidays can be tough. If you or a loved one need help this season, the local resources below are ready to help. Please share them with anyone who may need them. 2-1-1 helps people identify, navigate, and connect with local resources, including food resources.
November 26, 2025 at 12:27 AM
🧡 Even during the best of times, the holidays can be tough. If you or a loved one need help this season, the local resources below are ready to help. Please share them with anyone who may need them. 2-1-1 helps people identify, navigate, and connect with local resources, including food resources.
🚫 ICYMI: A gun safety ordinance relating to MultCo facilities was updated. An old exception that allowed people to carry a concealed weapon if they are licensed to do so into certain County buildings has been removed.
Visit multco.us/concealed-firearms-ordinance for list of relevant buildings
Visit multco.us/concealed-firearms-ordinance for list of relevant buildings
November 20, 2025 at 11:28 PM
🚫 ICYMI: A gun safety ordinance relating to MultCo facilities was updated. An old exception that allowed people to carry a concealed weapon if they are licensed to do so into certain County buildings has been removed.
Visit multco.us/concealed-firearms-ordinance for list of relevant buildings
Visit multco.us/concealed-firearms-ordinance for list of relevant buildings
In Oregon, SNAP benefits for November are available and won’t be taken away.
If you have questions, please check with Oregon Department of Human Services.
If you have other needs, like housing or utility costs, because you had to stretch to pay for food last week, please call @211info.bsky.social.
If you have questions, please check with Oregon Department of Human Services.
If you have other needs, like housing or utility costs, because you had to stretch to pay for food last week, please call @211info.bsky.social.
November 10, 2025 at 11:02 PM
In Oregon, SNAP benefits for November are available and won’t be taken away.
If you have questions, please check with Oregon Department of Human Services.
If you have other needs, like housing or utility costs, because you had to stretch to pay for food last week, please call @211info.bsky.social.
If you have questions, please check with Oregon Department of Human Services.
If you have other needs, like housing or utility costs, because you had to stretch to pay for food last week, please call @211info.bsky.social.
💓 Food orgs need to replenish their supply after our community endured a full week without benefits – they catered to unprecedented need and need our help to get back to get prepped.
💬 Visit multco.us/food, your local food organization or another trusted org to donate the appropriate resources.
💬 Visit multco.us/food, your local food organization or another trusted org to donate the appropriate resources.
November 7, 2025 at 10:44 PM
💓 Food orgs need to replenish their supply after our community endured a full week without benefits – they catered to unprecedented need and need our help to get back to get prepped.
💬 Visit multco.us/food, your local food organization or another trusted org to donate the appropriate resources.
💬 Visit multco.us/food, your local food organization or another trusted org to donate the appropriate resources.
☝️ But this may be a stopgap. The federal admin is appealing, and we could be back in crisis, pending unfavorable court rulings or if federal contingency funds run out before the shutdown ends.
⚖️Multnomah County will support legal efforts to keep benefits coming after Nov.
⚖️Multnomah County will support legal efforts to keep benefits coming after Nov.
November 7, 2025 at 10:44 PM
☝️ But this may be a stopgap. The federal admin is appealing, and we could be back in crisis, pending unfavorable court rulings or if federal contingency funds run out before the shutdown ends.
⚖️Multnomah County will support legal efforts to keep benefits coming after Nov.
⚖️Multnomah County will support legal efforts to keep benefits coming after Nov.
🥕FULL restoration of SNAP benefits is good news for nearly 760K Oregonians, including 143K in Multnomah County alone. Full Nov. benefits are here, and they won’t be taken away.
🛒 Check your EBT balance before shopping. If you think there’s an error, contact the Oregon Dept. of Human Services.
🛒 Check your EBT balance before shopping. If you think there’s an error, contact the Oregon Dept. of Human Services.
November 7, 2025 at 10:44 PM
🥕FULL restoration of SNAP benefits is good news for nearly 760K Oregonians, including 143K in Multnomah County alone. Full Nov. benefits are here, and they won’t be taken away.
🛒 Check your EBT balance before shopping. If you think there’s an error, contact the Oregon Dept. of Human Services.
🛒 Check your EBT balance before shopping. If you think there’s an error, contact the Oregon Dept. of Human Services.
As the circumstances and impacts of the federal government shutdown unfold, donating money to local food assistance providers continues to be the best way to help.
Visit multco.us/food to find organizations that can use your donation.
Visit multco.us/food to find organizations that can use your donation.
November 6, 2025 at 11:08 PM
As the circumstances and impacts of the federal government shutdown unfold, donating money to local food assistance providers continues to be the best way to help.
Visit multco.us/food to find organizations that can use your donation.
Visit multco.us/food to find organizations that can use your donation.
Today the Multnomah County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved $100,000 in contingency funding to help food security and hunger relief organizations purchase and distribute food amid delays in federal food assistance for tens of thousands of community members.
November 6, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Today the Multnomah County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved $100,000 in contingency funding to help food security and hunger relief organizations purchase and distribute food amid delays in federal food assistance for tens of thousands of community members.
Voter turnout, as of 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025, reached 26.82%. Return your ballot to an Official Ballot Drop Site by
8 p.m. tonight: multco.us/dropsites
8 p.m. tonight: multco.us/dropsites
November 5, 2025 at 2:48 AM
Voter turnout, as of 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025, reached 26.82%. Return your ballot to an Official Ballot Drop Site by
8 p.m. tonight: multco.us/dropsites
8 p.m. tonight: multco.us/dropsites
SHARE: Today, Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025, is the last day to vote in the Special Election. Multnomah County Elections recommends voters return their ballot to an Official Ballot Drop Site by 8 p.m. today, to ensure it’s received by an election office in time to count: multco.us/dropsites
November 4, 2025 at 2:16 PM
SHARE: Today, Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025, is the last day to vote in the Special Election. Multnomah County Elections recommends voters return their ballot to an Official Ballot Drop Site by 8 p.m. today, to ensure it’s received by an election office in time to count: multco.us/dropsites
📣 Because food banks purchase food in bulk quantities, they can leverage their purchasing power to stretch each dollar further than someone shopping for food to donate on their own. Food banks also understand the kinds of culturally appropriate and nutritious foods: multco.us/food
November 4, 2025 at 12:16 AM
📣 Because food banks purchase food in bulk quantities, they can leverage their purchasing power to stretch each dollar further than someone shopping for food to donate on their own. Food banks also understand the kinds of culturally appropriate and nutritious foods: multco.us/food
📣 As community members feel the impacts of the federal shutdown and reduced funding for SNAP food benefits, you might be wondering how you can help. Monetary donations to food banks, pantries and community-based organizations are recommended and go a long way: multco.us/food
November 4, 2025 at 12:16 AM
📣 As community members feel the impacts of the federal shutdown and reduced funding for SNAP food benefits, you might be wondering how you can help. Monetary donations to food banks, pantries and community-based organizations are recommended and go a long way: multco.us/food
🌱 @multcosustain.bsky.social invites you to attend upcoming community forums on draft Climate Justice Plan goals. 🦋 Join in-person or via Zoom for the goal topics you are passionate about to have your voice heard. Help shape our community's climate justice future!
🌼Visit multco.us/info/climate...
🌼Visit multco.us/info/climate...
October 31, 2025 at 4:31 PM
🌱 @multcosustain.bsky.social invites you to attend upcoming community forums on draft Climate Justice Plan goals. 🦋 Join in-person or via Zoom for the goal topics you are passionate about to have your voice heard. Help shape our community's climate justice future!
🌼Visit multco.us/info/climate...
🌼Visit multco.us/info/climate...
🚨 COMPARTAN: El cierre del gobierno federal sigue afectando la asistencia alimentaria en el Condado de Multnomah. Casi uno de cada cinco residentes del Condado de Multnomah depende del Programa de Asistencia Nutricional Suplementaria (SNAP) para satisfacer sus necesidades humanas básicas
October 30, 2025 at 7:26 PM
🚨 COMPARTAN: El cierre del gobierno federal sigue afectando la asistencia alimentaria en el Condado de Multnomah. Casi uno de cada cinco residentes del Condado de Multnomah depende del Programa de Asistencia Nutricional Suplementaria (SNAP) para satisfacer sus necesidades humanas básicas
🚨SHARE: Nearly 1 in 5 Multnomah County residents depends on SNAP food assistance to help meet their basic human needs. Find info on places providing free food, meals & other types of food-related support at: multco.us/food
October 30, 2025 at 7:20 PM
🚨SHARE: Nearly 1 in 5 Multnomah County residents depends on SNAP food assistance to help meet their basic human needs. Find info on places providing free food, meals & other types of food-related support at: multco.us/food
REMINDER: The Nov. 4, 2025, Special Election is next Tuesday.
📣This election includes just two ballot measures: one for the City of Portland and one for the Lake Oswego School District.
📣Voters who live in the City of Portland or Lake Oswego School District will receive ballots.
📣This election includes just two ballot measures: one for the City of Portland and one for the Lake Oswego School District.
📣Voters who live in the City of Portland or Lake Oswego School District will receive ballots.
October 30, 2025 at 4:40 PM
REMINDER: The Nov. 4, 2025, Special Election is next Tuesday.
📣This election includes just two ballot measures: one for the City of Portland and one for the Lake Oswego School District.
📣Voters who live in the City of Portland or Lake Oswego School District will receive ballots.
📣This election includes just two ballot measures: one for the City of Portland and one for the Lake Oswego School District.
📣Voters who live in the City of Portland or Lake Oswego School District will receive ballots.
📍SHARE: Multnomah County Food Assistance Update📍
The federal shutdown is affecting food aid in Multnomah County. Find information on SNAP benefits, places providing free food, meals and food-related support, as well as ways to donate at: multco.us/food
The federal shutdown is affecting food aid in Multnomah County. Find information on SNAP benefits, places providing free food, meals and food-related support, as well as ways to donate at: multco.us/food
October 30, 2025 at 1:51 AM
📍SHARE: Multnomah County Food Assistance Update📍
The federal shutdown is affecting food aid in Multnomah County. Find information on SNAP benefits, places providing free food, meals and food-related support, as well as ways to donate at: multco.us/food
The federal shutdown is affecting food aid in Multnomah County. Find information on SNAP benefits, places providing free food, meals and food-related support, as well as ways to donate at: multco.us/food
Make a plan to ensure your ballot is postmarked by — or better yet, before — Election Day. You can always return it to an Official Ballot Drop Site! Be sure to do so before 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025: multco.us/dropsites
October 28, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Make a plan to ensure your ballot is postmarked by — or better yet, before — Election Day. You can always return it to an Official Ballot Drop Site! Be sure to do so before 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025: multco.us/dropsites
Election Day is next Tues, Nov. 4, 2025. Due to recent USPS changes, ballots (or any pieces of mail) may not be postmarked on the same day they are dropped off to the post office or USPS collection box. It's recommended to mail your ballot by Thurs. Oct 30: multco.us/dropsites
October 28, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Election Day is next Tues, Nov. 4, 2025. Due to recent USPS changes, ballots (or any pieces of mail) may not be postmarked on the same day they are dropped off to the post office or USPS collection box. It's recommended to mail your ballot by Thurs. Oct 30: multco.us/dropsites
📣Voters who have not yet received a ballot, or who need a replacement ballot, should contact Multnomah County Elections: 503-988-VOTE (8683). More at: link.multco.us/voters-should-have-ballots-nov2025
October 23, 2025 at 9:36 PM
📣Voters who have not yet received a ballot, or who need a replacement ballot, should contact Multnomah County Elections: 503-988-VOTE (8683). More at: link.multco.us/voters-should-have-ballots-nov2025
📣All eligible voters should have received their ballots for the Nov. 4, 2025, Special Election as of Thursday, Oct. 23. You can return your ballot to any 24-hour Official Ballot Drop Site in the state or to any 24-hour Multnomah County Library: multco.us/dropsites
October 23, 2025 at 9:36 PM
📣All eligible voters should have received their ballots for the Nov. 4, 2025, Special Election as of Thursday, Oct. 23. You can return your ballot to any 24-hour Official Ballot Drop Site in the state or to any 24-hour Multnomah County Library: multco.us/dropsites
Statement from Multnomah County, Portland leaders and community partners on federal halt to SNAP benefits: bit.ly/3WgvFQv
October 22, 2025 at 11:29 PM
Statement from Multnomah County, Portland leaders and community partners on federal halt to SNAP benefits: bit.ly/3WgvFQv
Multnomah County Board of Commissioners Statement on the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals Ruling on National Guard: bit.ly/4hiFpDf
October 21, 2025 at 12:59 AM
Multnomah County Board of Commissioners Statement on the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals Ruling on National Guard: bit.ly/4hiFpDf