Oregon Food Bank

At Oregon Food Bank, we hold people experiencing hunger at the center of all we do. And we know that no one single experience of hunger is the same. Where we live, which identities we hold, our family and generational history, whether we are parents or caregivers — all of these factors shape our relationship to hunger and food access. Yet we also know that systemic injustices create and perpetuate poverty and hunger. Stigma, discrimination and fear make people less likely to access food benefits such as SNAP and food pantries. And we know that those of us who are gender expansive, single mothers, immigrants and people of color, face unique barriers to accessing food and making ends meet. That’s why we focus our anti-hunger efforts on four communities who face some of the highest rates of hunger. Learn more about Oregon Food Bank's equity constituencies at https://lnkd.in/gF8WBg4i.

Last call for FEAST Support Fund (FSF) applications! If you are part of a team of community members and/or are a person working in the food system wanting to plan community events leading to impactful food security projects, this is for you! Grantees will be provided with outreach and organizing support, the FEAST conversation agenda, event facilitation, technical assistance, training opportunities and a mini-grant of up to $10,000. Do you qualify to receive a grant? You must have a team of at least three people to apply for FEAST Support Funds. Open to communities in Oregon and Clark County, Washington with access to a 501c3, LLC, or fiscal sponsorship. Preference will be given to Black, Indigenous, and communities of color, immigrant and refugee communities, LGBTQ+ communities, and rural communities. Learn more and apply at OregonFoodBank.org/FEAST.

Micronesian Islander Community (MIC), a non-profit organization located in Salem, understands that when everyone in our communities has access to food, our kids do better in school and our families’ health and well-being improves. This is true in every corner of Oregon. Across the state, many communities struggle to put food on the table. Help ensure all Oregonians, including our children, have access to food benefits by pledging to support Food For All Oregonians today. FoodForAllOR.org/Pledge.

?? Shout out to New Seasons Market as our Presenting Sponsor this Hunger Action Month! New Seasons understands that food is a human right. Join them and add your company or organization's name to show lawmakers we need action to guarantee Food for All Oregonians now! FoodForAllOR.org/OrgSignUp

Meet Darwaish Zakhil, community advocate and co-founder of the Afghan Support Network! He sees the need for access to food benefits every single day and believes food is a human right because we need food to live. Join Darwaish this Hunger Action Day and pledge to support Food for All Oregonians at FoodForAllOR.org/Pledge.

Ending Hunger Power Nights (EHPN) is a great way to participate in Hunger Action Month! EHPNs are our monthly, statewide events where we gather virtually to learn about and discuss different topics and work towards solving the root causes of hunger in Oregon. Join us Tuesday, September 10 from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. PST. Reserve your spot at OregonFoodBank.org/Leaders

The heartbeat of our mission at Oregon Food Bank is simple: food is a human right and all people have dignity. We can’t live our beliefs without the support and action from all corners of our network. Please make a gift in honor of Hunger Action Month as we tap into the power of local communities to make Oregon the first hunger-free state! https://bit.ly/3z9J4So

Cayle Tern immigrated to the United States with his family as refugees from the war in Laos in 1980. “Like many immigrants and refugees, I had a tough upbringing. I experienced racism and hate. I experienced discrimination. And in spite of all the other social inequities and challenges created by being a family on public assistance, I was expected to excel and become American. Not American by my own standards but standards established by White America,” Cayle reflected. With deep roots in the Portland community, Cayle has long been invested in improving the living conditions of his neighbors for the better. Join Cayle in his drive to support his community through political action, compassionately advocating for Food for All Oregonians: FoodForAllOR.org/Pledge.

Introducing Food for Action Dinners! What is a Food for Action Dinner? Invite your loved ones to gather and take action to end hunger. We'll provide a free downloadable toolkit and a Spotify playlist to set the mood. You'll eat good food, discuss the root causes of hunger and take meaningful steps to alleviate hunger from your dining room or backyard! Download your toolkit now ?? https://lnkd.in/gUEVJVWa

Join us THIS SATURDAY for a beautiful community event in SE Portland! There will be delicious food and drinks, a cooking and gardening workshop, food boxes for the first 200 families, raffles and prizes! This event is hosted by Guerreras Latinas and Outgrowing Hunger. ?? Harvest Festival Schedule: ??? Saturday, September 7 ?? 835 SE 162nd Ave, Portland, OR ?? Food boxes for the first 200 families ?? 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Food and drinks ???? 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Cooking workshop ?? 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Gardening workshop ?? Raffles and prizes Visit FoodForAllOR.org/Events to see other statewide events happening during Hunger Action Month!