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Corporate Donor of the Month: Fred Meyer
AUGUST 2019 – Thank you to Fred Meyer and Fred Meyer employees! We are pleased to announce Fred Meyer as Corporate Donor of the Month. .reading-box-container-2...
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We reject the criminalization of immigrants
Oregon Food Bank issues statement in response to Trump administration final public charge rule publication August 12, 2019 — Oregon Food Bank issued the following statement in response to the Trump...
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September is Hunger Action Month!
Take action this September to fight child hunger September 1, 2019 — September is Hunger Action Month, the nationwide effort to mobilize communities to take action on the issue of hunger. Too many...
View ArticlePRESS RELEASE: Statewide Policies Drive Reduction in Hunger for Oregonians,...
Advocates remain concerned that cuts to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program threaten improvements September 6, 2019 — Food insecurity among Oregonians has decreased by nearly a third since the...
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CEO Reflections on Hunger Action Month
By Susannah Morgan, CEO, Oregon Food Bank My first-born son had a hard time learning how to eat. Rather ironic thing to happen to a food bank leader, right? Rhys struggled to get the hang of...
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CEO Reflections: This is Why the Root Causes Matter…
By Susannah Morgan, CEO, Oregon Food Bank There is actual, honest-to-Betsy, I-kid-you-not good news out this week. According to USDA, food insecurity in Oregon dropped down by 31 percent from 2015 to...
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Corporate Donor of the Month: Schnitzer Steel
SEPTEMBER 2019 – Thank you to Schnitzer Steel and Pick ‘n Pull employees! We are pleased to announce Schnitzer Steel as Corporate Donor of the Month. .reading-box-container-1...
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CEO Reflections: All the Single Moms (apologies to Beyoncé)
By Susannah Morgan, CEO, Oregon Food Bank I have the utmost respect for single moms. Last night, our ten-year-old son Rhys was up most of the night, sick. He is developmentally disabled, with the rare...
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First Tech’s ongoing actions to combat hunger
October 2, 2019 – As we reflect on this year’s Hunger Action Month, we gratefully acknowledge our presenting sponsor First Tech Federal Credit Union, who’s been a vital community partner in fighting...
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CEO Reflections: Food is an Expression of Love
By Susannah Morgan, CEO, Oregon Food Bank When is food more than nutrition? When food forms the kernel of community. When food is an expression of love. Food pantries distribute food to people facing...
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OnPoint Community Credit Union Donation Will Support Our Community Across the...
October 30, 2019 — OnPoint Community Credit Union’s $40,200 contribution, which followed the credit union’s successful Refer-a-Friend Campaign throughout the Summer of 2019, will help to provide more...
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Our Voices Helped Stop Harmful Changes to Federal Food Policy
November 1, 2019 — Last month, five federal courts issued preliminary injunctions to block implementation of the “public charge” rule — a change that would punish immigrant families that receive...
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Corporate Donor of the Month: Nike
NOVEMBER 2019 – Oregon Food Bank is proud to recognize Nike as the November Corporate Donor of the Month. For decades, Nike and its employees have contributed greatly to the community of Oregonians...
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Transgender Awareness and Our Fight to End Hunger
By Oregon Food Bank LGBTQ Affinity Group Today begins Transgender Awareness Week — a time to honor and recognize the strong, resilient communities of trans, non-binary, and gender non-conforming...
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Let’s focus on food, not penalties
UPDATE: Despite widespread public opposition, the Trump Administration has pushed forward with its attack on SNAP food assistance—publishing a ‘final rule’ that harshly restricts support for as many...
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Request for Proposals: Oregon Food Bank Seeks Grocery Retailers to...
Oregon Food Bank’s ‘Double Up Food Bucks’ SNAP incentive program increases access for low-income families, supports area grocers and farmers December 9, 2019 — PORTLAND, OR — The Oregon Food Bank will...
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Corporate Donor of the Month: Wells Fargo
DECEMBER 2019 – Thank you to Wells Fargo and Wells Fargo employees! We are pleased to recognize Wells Fargo as Corporate Donor of the Month for December. A long-time partner of Oregon Food Bank, Wells...
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OFB Improves Food Access in Clackamas County Thanks to Kaiser Permanente Grant
December 19, 2019 — Oregon Food Bank (OFB) is excited to announce expanded food access in Clackamas County, thanks to a $15,000 volunteer grant from Kaiser Permanente Gives. Each year, the program...
View ArticleCindy’s Story
Cindy’s life was turned upside down by an unexpected and rare medical event. Her story reminds us that anyone can experience life-altering hardship, what a difficult experience that can be, and why...
View Article2019 ‘Hunger Hero’ Sees Healthy Food as Key to Community Power
December 20, 2019 – Angelica Cortes strongly believes in the connection between community power and access to nutritious foods. “Access to healthy food is very important,” said Angelica during a...
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