Your Oregon Trail Card — the EBT card used for SNAP benefits in Oregon — opens up far more than the grocery aisle. In 2026, Oregon Food Stamps recipients can access discounted admission at the Oregon Zoo, OMSI, Portland Art Museum, the Oregon Historical Society, the Oregon Shakespeare Festival in Ashland, and dozens of other museums and cultural venues across the state through the Arts for All program.
Your Oregon Trail Card also unlocks deeply discounted TriMet transit passes, a free BIKETOWN bike share membership in Portland, a $20/year PeaceHealth Bike share membership in Eugene, doubled produce dollars at over 85 farmers markets and 35 grocery stores through Double Up Food Bucks, discounted CSA farm shares, half-price Amazon Prime, phone and internet discounts, Summer EBT for children, and energy bill assistance.
This is the complete guide to every EBT discount available to Oregon residents in 2026, organized by program and city.
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A Note on the Oregon Trail Card
Oregon’s SNAP program is administered by the Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS). Benefits are loaded monthly onto your Oregon Trail Card. When venues and programs ask to see your “SNAP card,” “EBT card,” or “food stamps card,” your Oregon Trail Card is what you show.
Most Oregon EBT discounts require you to present your Oregon Trail Card and a valid photo ID at the ticket window or service desk. You cannot pay for admission or services with your Oregon Trail Card — the card is shown only to verify SNAP enrollment and access the discounted rate. Pay the reduced admission price separately with cash, debit, or credit card.
Oregon SNAP benefits are deposited onto your Oregon Trail Card between the 1st and 9th of each month depending on the last digit of your Social Security number.
Amazon Prime — Half Price for Oregon Trail Cardholders
Oregon Trail Cardholders qualify for Amazon Prime at $6.99 per month — less than half the standard $14.99 price. The membership includes free two-day shipping, Prime Video, Prime Music, Prime Reading, and the ability to use your Oregon Trail Card to pay for SNAP-eligible groceries through Amazon Fresh and Whole Foods pickup and delivery in eligible Oregon ZIP codes.
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Sign up for discounted Amazon Prime here — verify your SNAP enrollment by uploading a photo of your Oregon Trail Card or SNAP benefit letter. A credit or debit card is required as a backup payment method. The $6.99 monthly fee cannot be charged to your EBT balance. A free 30-day trial is available if you have never had Prime before.
Arts for All — Oregon’s Statewide Cultural Access Program
Arts for All is Oregon’s statewide program that connects SNAP, EBT, WIC, TANF, and Medicaid/Oregon Health Plan (OHP) recipients with deeply discounted tickets to cultural events and museum admission across the state. It is administered by the Regional Arts and Culture Council (RACC) in Portland and by parallel programs in Eugene, Corvallis, and other Oregon communities.
Arts for All accepts qualifying cards from all 50 states — you do not need an Oregon Trail Card specifically to use Arts for All discounts. WIC cards, Medicaid/OHP cards, and TANF cards also qualify.
The standard Arts for All rate is $5 per ticket or per person for general admission. Most participating venues allow up to four discounted tickets per qualifying card. Specific terms, participating shows, and blackout dates vary by venue — check the Arts for All page at racc.org/arts-for-all or contact the venue directly before purchasing.
Portland — Museums and Cultural Centers
Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) — $5 per person for up to four general admission tickets through Arts for All. Eligible for Oregon Trail Card, WIC, TANF, and Medicaid/OHP cardholders from any state. Tickets can be purchased online or in person at the OMSI box office.
OMSI also offers discounted Arts for All memberships at the following rates:
- Duo (two named adults or one adult plus one guest): $45 per year
- Family (two adults + up to four children ages 3–17, plus four single-use vouchers for submarine, planetarium, or theater): $60 per year
- Family Plus (two adults + four children + two guests with named adult, plus 18 vouchers): $75 per year
- Patron (two adults + six children + four guests with named adult, plus 18 vouchers and unlimited planetarium matinees and four OMSI After Dark passes): $120 per year
OMSI memberships at Arts for All rates must be purchased in person at the OMSI admissions desk. Bring your qualifying card and a valid photo ID.
OMSI also offers $5 general admission on the first Sunday of every month — no qualifying card required.
Portland Art Museum — $5 per person for up to four people per Oregon Trail Card. Show your card and photo ID at the ticket window. Free admission on select Free First Thursdays for all visitors. One of the oldest art museums in the United States, with a permanent collection of more than 42,000 works spanning 4,000 years.
Oregon Historical Society — Free admission for all Multnomah County residents with proof of address. For Oregon Trail Cardholders who are Multnomah County residents, admission is free with your Trail Card and a piece of mail or photo ID showing your county address. Also includes a 10% discount at the Museum Store.
Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education — Free admission for SNAP/EBT cardholders. Also free to all visitors on the first Sunday of every month. Located at 724 NW Davis St in Portland.
Portland Children’s Museum — $3 per person for up to four people with an Oregon Trail Card and valid photo ID.
Portland Center Stage at the Armory — $5 Arts for All tickets for Oregon Trail Cardholders to participating shows. Tickets are available at the box office and online through the Arts for All program portal.
Portland’5 Centers for the Arts — $5 Arts for All tickets for Oregon Trail Cardholders to participating performances, including the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, Keller Auditorium, and Newmark Theatre.
Oregon Symphony — $5 Arts for All tickets for Oregon Trail Cardholders to participating Oregon Symphony performances at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall.
Oregon Zoo — $13 per person for up to four tickets for Oregon and Washington residents who participate in income assistance programs including SNAP, Medicaid/OHP, CHIP, WIC, or TANF. Bring proof of benefits and proof of Oregon or Washington residency. Tickets must be reserved online through the Oregon Zoo website in advance — select the income assistance discount option when choosing your visit date and time.
Standard adult Oregon Zoo admission is significantly higher than $13. Infants under age 2 are always free at the Oregon Zoo. The zoo also offers discounted Fall Discount Days annually in early November and Second Tuesdays in winter, when admission is reduced for all visitors.
Pittock Mansion — $3 per person for up to four people with an EBT card and valid photo ID. A historic French Renaissance château overlooking Portland with panoramic views of the city and Mount Hood.
Eugene — Arts and Culture
Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art (University of Oregon, Eugene) — Free admission for the entire immediate family group — typically up to four people — with an EBT card and valid photo ID. A nationally recognized university art museum with a collection spanning 13,000 works from Asian, American, and European traditions.
Hult Center for the Performing Arts (Eugene) — $5 Arts for All tickets for Oregon Trail Cardholders to participating shows presented by Hult Center. Tickets are available in person at the Hult Center Ticket Office only — tickets cannot be purchased online at the Arts for All rate. Bring your Oregon Trail Card and tell staff you want to use Arts for All. You can set up an account on your first visit so the Ticket Office notes your allotted two-ticket purchase for that season. Available while tickets last on a first-come, first-served basis. Call 541-682-5000 for current Arts for All show listings.
Lane Arts for All (Eugene / Lane County) — Lane County operates its own parallel Arts for All program covering Lane County arts organizations and events. Contact the Lane Arts Council for a current list of participating events and how to access discounts with your Oregon Trail Card.
PeaceHealth Rides (Eugene) — A $20 per year bike share membership for Oregon Trail Cardholders in the Eugene area. The membership gives you access to 60 minutes of free ride time each day at PeaceHealth Rides bike share stations throughout Eugene. Contact PeaceHealth Rides directly to enroll with your Oregon Trail Card.
Ashland — Oregon Shakespeare Festival
Oregon Shakespeare Festival (Ashland) — $25 tickets for Oregon residents who are teachers, first responders, veterans, or SNAP/Food Stamps cardholders with proof of Oregon residency. Standard OSF ticket prices for major productions are considerably higher. This is one of the most distinctive performing arts EBT discounts in the country — the Oregon Shakespeare Festival is one of the largest nonprofit repertory theater companies in the United States, performing multiple plays in rotating repertory across three stages from February through October.
To purchase OSF tickets at the $25 rate, present your Oregon Trail Card and proof of Oregon residency (such as a driver’s license or state ID) at the OSF box office. Check osfashland.org for the current season schedule and participating productions.
Corvallis — Arts and Culture
Corvallis Arts for All — Run by the Corvallis Arts and Culture Commission, this program offers two tickets for $5 each to qualifying events in Benton County for Oregon Trail Cardholders. Find eligible events through the Corvallis Arts for All page or by contacting the Arts and Culture Commission directly.
Hallie Ford Museum of Art (Salem) — Discounted EBT admission through the Museums for All program. One of the Pacific Northwest’s leading art museums, located at Willamette University in Salem.
McMinnville
Evergreen Aviation and Space Museum — $3 per person for up to four people with an EBT card and valid photo ID. The museum houses one of the most remarkable aviation and space collections in the world, including the Spruce Goose — the largest wooden aircraft ever built — alongside designs spanning from the Wright Brothers to a Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird.
Lake Oswego
Oswego Heritage House and Museum — Free annual museum membership with a SNAP card. Present your Oregon Trail Card when you visit and receive a complimentary one-year membership to the Oswego Heritage House and Museum. One of the most generous single-visit EBT benefits in Oregon.
Cascade Locks
Cascade Locks Historical Museum — $1 per person with an EBT card. The Cascade Locks Museum does not publish a stated per-card guest limit — call ahead if you need passes for more than four people.
Warm Springs
Museum at Warm Springs — Discounted EBT admission through Arts for All and Museums for All. Dedicated to the cultures and histories of the Warm Springs, Wasco, and Paiute peoples of Oregon. Located on the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs reservation.
Statewide — Additional Museums for All Participants
Oregon has additional Museums for All participating institutions beyond those listed above, spread across Portland, the Willamette Valley, the Oregon Coast, and Southern Oregon. The full searchable directory of all Oregon Museums for All participants is available at museums4all.org — enter your ZIP code to find participating venues near you.
TriMet — Deeply Discounted Transit in Portland Metro
TriMet operates Portland’s bus, MAX light rail, and WES commuter rail network. Oregon Trail Cardholders aged 18 to 64 with household income at or below 200% of the federal poverty level qualify for TriMet’s Honored Citizen reduced fare program.
The Honored Citizen program provides unlimited rides for $28 per month — a reduction of roughly 72% off the standard adult monthly pass price. The first month of enrollment is free. Qualifying recipients receive a personalized Hop card pre-loaded with the monthly fare.
SNAP enrollment is a qualifying pathway for the Honored Citizen program. Apply online through TriMet’s website or in person at a TriMet customer service office. Bring your Oregon Trail Card and proof of income or program enrollment.
BIKETOWN — Free Annual Bike Share Membership in Portland
BIKETOWN is Portland’s public bike share network. Oregon Trail Cardholders — and anyone who qualifies for an eligible assistance program — can get a $0 annual BIKETOWN membership, removing the standard annual fee entirely. The free membership gives you access to 30-minute rides across Portland’s BIKETOWN station network.
To enroll, visit the BIKETOWN website and select the Access program. Verify your Oregon Trail Card or qualifying benefit program status to unlock the free membership.
Spin Scooters — Discounted Access in East Portland
Spin operates electric scooters in East Portland and offers discounted access through the Spin Access program to qualifying low-income residents, including Oregon Trail Cardholders. Check the Spin app or spinscooters.com for current Access program rates and availability in your area.
Lime Access — Discounted Bikes and Scooters
Lime offers discounted electric bikes and scooter rides through the Lime Access program to qualifying low-income users, including SNAP recipients. Discounted rides are available through the Lime app after verifying eligibility. Visit li.me/accessibility for enrollment details and current Access program rates in Oregon cities where Lime operates.
Double Up Food Bucks Oregon — Doubled Produce Dollars
Double Up Food Bucks Oregon is the state’s produce incentive program, operated by Farmers Market Fund. When you use your Oregon Trail Card SNAP food benefits to buy eligible fruits and vegetables at a participating location, you receive a dollar-for-dollar match in Double Up Food Bucks — up to $20 per transaction.
Oregon’s Double Up program works at three types of locations, each with slightly different mechanics.
At farmers markets (85+ locations statewide):
Before you begin shopping, go to the information booth and ask for Double Up Food Bucks. Tell the attendant how much SNAP you want to spend. For every $1 in SNAP food benefits you spend, you receive $1 in SNAP tokens for any SNAP-eligible food and $1 in Double Up tokens for Oregon-grown fruits and vegetables from any vendor. In 2026, participating Oregon farmers markets are transitioning from paper tokens to a digital system using the MyMarketLink mobile app — ask the information booth at your market whether they are using paper tokens or the digital eDUFB system.
At participating grocery stores (35+ locations statewide):
Spend your SNAP food benefits on fresh or frozen fruits and vegetables at a participating store. For every $1 you spend on produce, you earn $1 in Double Up Food Bucks. Depending on the store, your Double Up comes back as a receipt-printed coupon, a discount applied to your loyalty account, or an automatic discount at checkout. Double Up earned at a grocery store must be redeemed at that same store — you cannot transfer grocery store Double Up to a farmers market or vice versa. The match cap is $20 per transaction.
Through CSA farms (40+ farms statewide):
When you use your Oregon Trail Card SNAP food benefits to purchase a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) farm share from a participating farm, Double Up Food Bucks are automatically applied to your payment — reducing the cost of your share without any additional steps. The Double Up CSA match is applied at the time of purchase through the PNW CSA Coalition.
Important rules:
- Only SNAP/EBT-food benefits qualify for Double Up matching. EBT cash benefits do not qualify. (A separate program called Produce Match is available at select markets for EBT cash transactions.)
- P-EBT and Summer EBT benefits do qualify for Double Up matching in Oregon.
- Only one EBT card can be used per transaction — you cannot combine multiple cards to increase your match.
- Double Up tokens do not expire — you can save them for a future visit.
- Double Up can be redeemed without using your EBT card at checkout.
Find participating farmers markets, grocery stores, and CSA farms at doubleuporegon.org. For farmers markets, you can also use the MyMarketLink app to track your Double Up balance.
Oregon Summer EBT — SUN Bucks for Children
Oregon participates in the SUN Bucks (Summer EBT) program, which provides $120 per eligible child loaded onto an EBT card for grocery purchases during summer when school meals are unavailable. Summer EBT benefits can also be used to earn Double Up Food Bucks at participating locations.
Oregon’s Summer EBT key dates for 2026: automatic benefits begin loading May 26, 2026 for qualifying families. The application period closes September 1, 2026. Summer EBT benefits expire 122 calendar days after they are loaded onto the card — use them before the expiration date.
Keep your Oregon Trail Card after summer ends — you can receive future Summer EBT benefits faster if your card stays active.
Free School Meals for Children
Oregon SNAP households automatically qualify their school-age children for free school meals through the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program. Most Oregon school districts use direct certification — you do not need to file a separate free and reduced meals application if your household already receives SNAP.
Phone Service — Oregon Lifeline
Oregon Trail Cardholders automatically qualify for the federal Lifeline program, providing up to $9.25 per month off a monthly phone or internet bill. Oregon has several Lifeline-participating carriers offering free or very low-cost plans to qualifying households.
Internet Service — Discounted Broadband Plans
SNAP enrollment qualifies Oregon households for discounted home internet from major providers including Comcast Xfinity Internet Essentials and AT&T Access. Contact your current or prospective internet provider and ask about income-based plans — your Oregon Trail Card is typically the primary qualifying credential.
Energy Bill Assistance — LIHEAP and Oregon Energy Fund
Oregon SNAP households automatically qualify for the federal Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), which helps pay heating and cooling costs. Oregon administers LIHEAP through local Community Action Agencies. Contact your county Community Action Agency or visit Oregon.gov/energy for referrals to local LIHEAP administrators.
The Oregon Energy Fund is a separate statewide emergency utility assistance program for Oregon households in crisis — not exclusively for SNAP recipients but available to qualifying low-income households facing utility shutoffs. Contact 2-1-1 (dial 2-1-1 from any phone) for referrals to local energy assistance programs.
YMCA — Reduced Memberships
Many YMCA locations in Oregon offer reduced or sliding-scale memberships for SNAP recipients. Contact your local YMCA directly to ask about income-based membership pricing.
Walmart+ and Instacart+ — Discounted Delivery Memberships
Walmart+ is available to SNAP recipients for approximately 50% off the standard $12.95 monthly price. Includes free grocery delivery on orders of $35 or more, free shipping on Walmart.com, and Paramount+ streaming. Walmart also accepts Oregon Trail Card SNAP EBT for online grocery pickup and delivery orders.
Instacart+ is available to EBT cardholders who have placed at least one SNAP order on Instacart in the last six months for $4.99 per month for the first year. Instacart accepts Oregon Trail Card SNAP EBT for grocery orders at participating retailers including Safeway, Costco, Fred Meyer, and others.
Frequently Asked Questions
What discounts can I get with an Oregon Trail Card?
Oregon Trail Cardholders can access $5 admission at OMSI, discounted Arts for All tickets at $5 to events and performances statewide, $13 admission at the Oregon Zoo (Oregon and Washington residents), $25 Oregon Shakespeare Festival tickets, free admission at the Oregon Jewish Museum, $3 at the Portland Art Museum, $5 at Portland Center Stage and Portland’5 venues, free annual BIKETOWN bike share membership in Portland, discounted TriMet unlimited monthly passes for $28, doubled produce dollars up to $20 per transaction at 85+ farmers markets and 35+ grocery stores through Double Up Food Bucks, discounted CSA farm shares, half-price Amazon Prime at $6.99 per month, phone discounts through Lifeline, Summer EBT ($120 per child), and free school meals.
What is Arts for All in Oregon?
Arts for All is Oregon’s statewide program connecting SNAP, EBT, WIC, TANF, and Medicaid/OHP recipients with $5 tickets to cultural events and museum admission across the state. It is administered by the Regional Arts and Culture Council in Portland and by parallel programs in Eugene, Corvallis, and other Oregon communities. It accepts qualifying cards from all 50 states. Find participating events and venues at racc.org/arts-for-all.
How does Double Up Food Bucks work in Oregon?
Double Up Food Bucks Oregon matches your SNAP food benefit spending on fresh and frozen fruits and vegetables dollar for dollar — up to $20 per transaction — at participating farmers markets, grocery stores, and CSA farms. At farmers markets, visit the information booth before shopping and exchange SNAP benefits for tokens. At grocery stores, the match comes back as a coupon, loyalty account credit, or automatic discount to use on your next visit. For CSA shares, the Double Up is automatically applied at purchase. Find participating locations at doubleuporegon.org. P-EBT and Summer EBT benefits also qualify for the match in Oregon.
Can I get into the Oregon Zoo for free with an EBT card?
Not free, but deeply discounted. Oregon and Washington residents who participate in SNAP, Medicaid/OHP, CHIP, WIC, or TANF pay $13 per person for up to four tickets. Standard adult Oregon Zoo admission is significantly higher. Tickets must be reserved online through the Oregon Zoo website in advance — select the income assistance discount option when choosing your date and time. Children under 2 are always free.
Does OMSI accept Oregon Trail Cards?
Yes. OMSI offers $5 general admission tickets through Arts for All to Oregon Trail Cardholders, WIC, TANF, and Medicaid/OHP recipients from any state — up to four tickets per qualifying card. Discounted OMSI memberships are also available in person, ranging from $45 for two adults to $120 for a Patron-level family membership. OMSI also has $5 general admission on the first Sunday of every month for everyone.
Can I get free transit in Portland with my Oregon Trail Card?
Not free, but deeply discounted. TriMet’s Honored Citizen program provides unlimited rides on bus, MAX, and WES for $28 per month — about 72% off the standard adult monthly pass — for Oregon residents aged 18 to 64 with household income at or below 200% of the federal poverty level. SNAP enrollment is a qualifying pathway. The first month is free. Apply online at trimet.org or at a TriMet customer service office.
Is the BIKETOWN bike share free for Oregon Trail Cardholders?
Yes. Oregon Trail Cardholders can get a $0 annual BIKETOWN membership, eliminating the standard annual fee entirely. Enroll through the BIKETOWN website using the Access program and verify your Oregon Trail Card enrollment.
How do I get Amazon Prime at half price with my Oregon Trail Card?
Sign up at Amazon’s SNAP discount page and upload a photo of your Oregon Trail Card or benefit letter to verify enrollment. The discounted rate is $6.99 per month versus the standard $14.99. A credit or debit card is required as a backup payment method. A free 30-day trial is available for first-time Prime members.
Bottom Line
Oregon’s EBT discount landscape is led by Arts for All — a statewide program that makes $5 tickets the standard rate at dozens of Portland-area and statewide venues, from OMSI and the Portland Art Museum to the Oregon Symphony and the Oregon Shakespeare Festival in Ashland. Combined with deeply discounted TriMet monthly passes at $28, a free BIKETOWN membership, and unlimited Double Up Food Bucks matching at over 85 farmers markets and 35 grocery stores, the Oregon Trail Card stretches well beyond the grocery aisle.
If you have not yet used Double Up Food Bucks, start at your nearest participating farmers market or grocery store — your SNAP produce budget can go twice as far every visit. Find participating locations at doubleuporegon.org.
For the full list of stores that accept your Oregon Trail Card for groceries, see our guide to grocery stores that take EBT. To see everything SNAP covers at the store, check our guide on surprising things you can buy with EBT. And to find out how much in SNAP benefits you may qualify for, use our SNAP Eligibility Calculator.
Last updated: 2026 | Discount programs, ticket prices, and eligibility requirements are subject to change. Oregon Summer EBT key dates: automatic benefits begin May 26, 2026; application period closes September 1, 2026; benefits expire 122 days after loading. Verify current details with each venue or program before visiting. The Oregon Trail Card is issued by the Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS).