Oregon Food Bank

As the state works to come out of the pandemic, the number of Oregonians considered “food insecure” is rising.  In 2019, roughly 860,000 people requested food assistance; that number ballooned to 1.7 million in the first year of COVID-19.  Oregon Food Bank Ex...

The Oregon Food Bank is mobilizing its statewide network to ensure every Oregonian is counted in this year's census.  This is the first time Oregon Food Bank is taking part in census outreach efforts.   Rae Dunnaville with the Food Bank said they're in prime position to do so, because they interact with about 72,000 community members monthly.  She add...

The Oregon Food Bank is working with the agriculture community to help feed those who are needy or food insecure.   Katie Pearmine said Oregon has remained one of the hungriest states.   “In fact, Oregon is one of the only states where food insecurity has gotten worse. That, we’re fi...

September is Hunger Action Month, and many pantries in Oregon are changing the way they serve food to the community.  Instead of giving out brown boxes filled with canned foods, many food pantries in Oregon are giving families an experience closer to shopping at a grocery store.  Th...