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.
| Company Name | Phone Number |
|---|---|
| Access Wireless | 866-594-3644 |
| Assurance Wireless | 888-898-4888 |
| AT&T Mobility | 800-377-9450 |
| Eagle Telephone System | 541-893-6115 |
| enTouch Wireless | 866-488-8719 |
| U.S. Cellular | 800-944-9400 |
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.
| Company Name | Phone Number |
|---|---|
| Beaver Creek Cooperative Telephone Company | 503-632-3113 |
| Canby Telecom | 503-266-8111 |
| CenturyLink | 800-407-5411 |
| Clear Creek Communications | 503-631-2101 |
| Colton Telephone Company | 503-824-3211 |
| Comspan Communications | 866-808-7681 |
| Eagle Telephone | 541-893-6111 |
| Frontier Communications | 800-921-8101 |
| Gervais Telephone Company | 503-792-3611 |
| Helix Telephone | 541-457-2385 |
| Molalla Communications Company | 503-829-1100 |
| Monitor Cooperative Telephone | 503-634-2266 |
| Monroe Telephone | 541-847-5135 |
| Nehalem Telecommunications, Inc. | 888-366-7821 |
| North-State Telephone Company | 800-848-7969 |
| Oregon-Idaho Utilities (Humboldt) | 800-624-0082 |
| Pine Telephone System | 541-742-2201 |
| Pioneer Telephone | 888-782-2667 |
| Reliance Connects | 503-630-4213 |
| Roome Telecommunications, Inc. | 800-343-2211 |
| Scio Mutual Telephone Association | 503-394-3366 |
| St. Paul Cooperative Telephone Association | 503-633-2111 |
| Stayton Cooperative Telephone Company | 503-769-2121 |
| Warm Springs Telecom | 541-615-0555 |
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:
| Feature | Discount Amount |
|---|---|
| Monthly Internet Service | $30 discount per month |
| One-Time Device Purchase | $100 discount on a laptop, desktop, or tablet (one-time) |
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.