SNAP-less: Food insecurity from Bend to D.C.

By Michael Dunne

Published November 5, 2025 at 2:26 PM PST

On this edition we talk to two different leaders about the impacts of the federal government shutdown. First, we talk to Scott Cooper the head of NeighborImpact, the large food bank and services provider in Central Oregon. Then we check in with US Senator Jeff Merkley from the nation's capitol. Both talk about how the shutdown and slowdown of SNAP benefits are hurting people on the local level, and the national level.

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Michael Dunne

Michael Dunne is the host and producer for KLCC’s public affairs show, Oregon On The Record. In this role, Michael interviews experts from around Western and Central Oregon to dive deep into the issues that matter most to the station’s audience. Michael also hosts and produces KLCC’s leadership podcast – Oregon Rainmakers, and writes a business column for The Chronicle which serves Springfield and South Lane County.

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