Oregon EBT Discounts: Maximizing Benefits and Savings Opportunities - (2024)

Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) cards in Oregon provide qualifying residents with financial assistance for purchasing food under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). However, the benefits of having an Oregon EBT card extend beyond just grocery shopping. Cardholders are eligible for various discounts and free or reduced admission to museums, zoos, and other cultural institutions across the state.

Oregon takes part in the Museums for All initiative, which offers EBT cardholders reduced admission fees, ensuring that economic barriers don’t prevent families and individuals from accessing enriching educational experiences. Moreover, discounts on services, such as internet access, and participation in community-supported agriculture programs are also available for those with an Oregon EBT card. These additional perks help support the well-being and growth of low-income households throughout the state.

Museum Discounts

Participating museums across the state offer discounted or free admission to Oregon EBT cardholders through the Museums for All program. For example, the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) provides a significantly reduced entry fee of $3 per person for up to four individuals per EBT card.

• High Desert Museum
  59800 South Hwy 97
  Bend, Oregon 97702
  541-382-4754
• ScienceWorks Hands-On Museum
  1500 East Main St.
  Ashland, Oregon 97520
  541-482-6767
• Oregon Historical Society
  1200 SW Park Ave.
  Portland, Oregon 97205
  503-222-1741
• Schmidt Historical House Museum
  512 SW 5th Street
  Grants Pass, Oregon 97526
  541-479-7827
• Museum of Natural and Cultural History
  1680 East 15th Ave.
  Eugene, Oregon 97403
  541-346-3024
• Fort Dalles Museum/Anderson Homestead
  500 West 15th St.
  The Dalles, Oregon 97058
  541-296-4547
• Eugene Science Center
  2300 Leo Harris Parkway
  Eugene, Oregon 97401
  541-682-7888
• Portland Children’s Museum
  4015 SW Canyon Road
  Portland, Oregon 97221
  503-223-6500
• Adventure! Children’s Museum
  490 Valley River Center
  Eugene, Oregon 97401
  541-653-9629
• Architectural Heritage Center
  701 SE Grand Ave
  Portland, Oregon 97214
  (503) 231-7264

Public Transportation Discounts

EBT cardholders may be eligible for discounted fares on public transit systems.

• TriMet: Offers a reduced fare program where eligible riders pay half the Adult fare.
• Lane Transit District (LTD): Provides a Honored Rider ID Card which allows qualified individuals to ride at a reduced fare.

Educational Program Discounts

Several educational programs in Oregon offer discounts for EBT cardholders.

• Oregon Zoo: The Zoo For All program allows guests to purchase up to six tickets at $5 each.
• Portland Children’s Museum: Admission is $3 per person for individuals holding an EBT card, with a limit of four people per card.

Amazon Prime EBT Discount

If you possess an Oregon Trail Card, you’re eligible to subscribe to the Amazon Prime EBT Discount, offering all the benefits of Prime at a significantly reduced price.

Pricing

• Standard Amazon Prime Membership: $12.99 per month
• With EBT Card: $5.99 per month (over 50% off)

Eligibility

Amazon participates in the USDA’s pilot program, allowing approved vendors to accept food stamps online for delivery services. With this, Prime members can order groceries through Amazon Pantry in selected areas of the country.

Prime Membership Benefits

Fast and Free Delivery

• Unlimited Free Shipping: Available on over 50 million eligible items.
• Same-Day and 2-Hour Delivery: Available in certain urban areas for over a million products.

Entertainment

• TV Shows and Movies: Unlimited streaming access included with Prime on various devices like Smart TVs, Roku, Xbox, Amazon Fire TV, iPhones, tablets, and Android devices.

Additional Prime Advantages

• Grocery Purchases: Use your EBT card for Amazon Pantry purchases, available in specific states.
• Music Streaming: Access to over two million songs, ad-free, including thousands of playlists and stations.
• Reading Material: Unlimited access to books and magazines across any device.
• Audible Original Series: Unlimited listening to original audio series from Audible.
• Gaming with Twitch Prime: Includes free monthly game content, exclusive discounts, and more.
• Photo Storage: Unlimited photo storage to keep all your memories in one place.

Discounted Cell Phone Services in Oregon

Below is a table showing the cell phone providers that participate in the Lifeline program within Oregon, listing their names and customer service phone numbers.

Discounted Home Phone Services in Oregon

The following table details home phone providers participating in the Lifeline program within Oregon, including each company’s name and contact number.

Discounted Internet Service Through the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP)

The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) offers significant savings on internet services for EBT Cardholders. Below are the key details of this program:

Additionally, the $30 ACP internet credit can be combined with your Lifeline phone service, providing further reductions on your monthly phone and internet expenses.

Be sure to check out our other articles about Oregon Food Stamps and EBT.