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Through the month of June, Feeding America and the National Association of Farm Broadcasters, which the PNW Ag Network is a part of, have partnered to end child hunger.  Feeding America works nationwide to meet the food needs of rural Americans.  Eric Wi...

Hunger advocacy groups are asking Oregonians to speak up if they're concerned about the cuts Congress could make to food, health care, and housing assistance programs.  The Oregon Center for Public Policy said Congress is considering proposals that would reduce SNAP benefits and free school meals for students, along with cuts to health care and rental assistance programs.  About o...

On Monday, April 7th, the Washington State Department of Agriculture Food Assistance program announced that applications for the 5th round of Resiliency Grants are now open.  These grants are available to eligible hunger relief organizations, including those not currently participating in FA core programs, to help address critical needs in hunger relief across Washington.  Applica...

Oregon Food Bank officials met Thursday with Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici, to discuss USDA cuts to hunger programs.  President Andrea Williams said they never received an official notification of the funding cuts, but are no longer able to order food through federal systems.   “...

March is National Ag Month.  To mark the occasion, 2nd Harvest, which provides food to food banks across the Inland Northwest, is touting its relationship with the local farming community.  Eric Williams is the Community Partnership Director at 2nd Harvest.   "We say it...

Last week, the Labor Department reported year-over-year inflation of 8.5%, levels not seen since 1981.  At the same time, the latest Feeding America food bank pulse survey data shows that more food banks report seeing demand for food assistance increase or stay the same for February compared to the previous month. Fo ...

A bipartisan group of lawmakers seek to expand food donation efforts nationwide with the Food Donation Improvement Act. Dan Newhouse, Chair of the Western Caucus, helped introduce the bill, calling current protections and limits that often keep businesses and organizations from donating food "ambiguous" and "outdated ...

On Monday, Dan Newhouse, chair of the Western Caucus, joined a bipartisan group of lawmakers introduced the Food Donation Improvement Act. Supporters of the legislation say it would expand food donation efforts across the country, adding with millions of Americans facing food insecurity, "ambiguous, outdated, and limited liability protections often prevent many businesses and organizations f

The 10th annual Barrel Full of Money fundraiser was another success this year. Despite the challenges due to the pandemic, near 50 Walla Walla Valley wineries, area businesses and non-profit groups teamed up to raise $64,737.47 to help the Blue Mountain Action Council Food Bank ...

The Washington Beef Community is in the central part of the state this week, distributing 2 ½ pound roast to families in need. Melissa DelGadillo, PR Manager at Agribeef said the need is incredible right now, with one in four people facing food insecurity during the pandemic. She ...