Oregon Food Bank works to eliminate hunger and its root causes, providing free food to community members through a network of food pantries and meal sites.

Oregon Food Bank

Oregon Food Bank | 7,634 followers on LinkedIn. Working to end hunger and its root causes... because no one should be hungry. | Oregon Food Bank&#39;s mission is to eliminate hunger and its root causes ... because no one should be hungry.

We believe that hunger starves the human spirit and that communities thrive when people are nourished. 

We work with a cooperative, statewide network of partner agencies to distribute emergency food to hungry families, helping 740,000 people who experience hunger every year.

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Kianna J. Angelo

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💚 Now more than ever is the time to lean into the important work of food justice! We've reached our attendee goal for our in-person skill-building and strategy summit, but it's not too late to join us in this work! 💻 If you want to help us win Food for All Oregonians this upcoming legislative session you can still join us for our Virtual FFAO Strategy Summit, happening December 3, 2024 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM PT! Food for All Oregonians envisions an Oregon where all people have access to food no matter our immigration status. Register at https://lnkd.in/gdHPKn5g .

Our fourth annual CoreGiving Day was a global success! With over 3,000 volunteers from Blackstone and 21 of its portfolio companies, we made our largest impact yet—providing access to over 1 million meals across 80+ cities worldwide. For the first time, we expanded beyond North America, welcoming volunteers from Europe, Asia, and Australia who teamed up with over 90 hunger-relief organizations to support local families. Thank you to everyone who joined us on CoreGiving Day and stands with us in the fight to end child hunger. #CoreGivingDay #GlobalImpact #EndHungerTogether Learn more about this year’s CoreGiving Day: https://lnkd.in/gg7uExNm

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When we share food, a family can eat. But when we help build community, dozens of families can be more food-secure for a lifetime. Your gift helps keep the food flowing at pantries and food sites across our state and feeds the movement for change. Please donate today. 🔗 https://bit.ly/3Csi41D

Many food bank leaders arrive at the position because they have a background in fundraising or sometimes finance or banking. Healthcare and the military also mark the pathways of some leaders. For Andrea Williams , the newly named President of Oregon Food Bank, the throughline is her focus on racial and economic justice. Born and raised in Oregon, Williams is descendant from three generations of farm workers who came from Japan and the Philippines to work on sugar cane fields in Hawaii. Their experiences inform her identity as a person of color. A job at the food bank was not an obvious fit. Williams first spent about ten years working at an immigrant rights organization on policies aimed at improving the lives of Latino immigrants and their families. In that work, the food bank was never on her radar screen. Then, during the pandemic while working for the City of Portland, Williams noticed Oregon Food Bank starting to support pro-immigrant legislation. The food bank contributed about $300,000 in unrestricted revenue toward the Oregon Worker Relief Fund, established during the pandemic to ensure support for undocumented people who couldn’t access federal relief. “I was like, ‘What’s going on at Oregon Food Bank?’” Williams said. "I got really interested. That large chunk of money was one of the first concrete ways I saw the food bank show its values and take action toward racial justice." Read the entire powerful introduction of our new President, Andrea Williams, written by Chris Costanzo at Food Bank News . https://lnkd.in/e_366_NU

It's not too late to join us tonight for our monthly event, Ending Hunger Power Night: Native Farm Bill. Dive into the work of the Native Farm Bill Coalition and take meaningful action to uplift and support Native farmers. Details: https://lnkd.in/gniEWAzM

What an incredible experience at the Food for All Oregonians (FFAO) workshop in Tillamook! We engaged 78 community members and enjoyed delicious food from Mendez Taqueria! 🙌 🤩 An exciting, unforgettable moment happened when Senator Suzanne Weber (R) pledged her support for FFAO, filling the room with cheers! Her backing is a significant step toward ensuring food access for all Oregonians. 🥳 A huge thank you to Tillamook County Commissioner Erin Skaar for her ongoing support as well! Don’t miss County Commissioner Skaar and Senator Weber discussing the importance of FFAO on Tillamook Today on KTIL at 05:55-07:15 and 28:15-31:15! 🎧 https://bit.ly/4ewc4lQ Together, we can make a real difference in ending hunger in Oregon! #FoodForAllOregonians #FFAO #Tillamook #CommunitySupport #HungerAction

Join us for Native Farm Bill: Ending Hunger Power Night! 📅 Tuesday, November 12 | 5:30 - 7 PM PT | Virtual Event Dive into the work of the Native Farm Bill Coalition and take meaningful action to uplift and support Native farmers. This event is about more than learning—it’s about community, collaboration and breaking down barriers to leadership in the fight against food insecurity. We're committed to making this space accessible to everyone. Need support with meals, travel, childcare, or tech? We’ve got you covered with resources, including optional gift cards to ease the cost of participation. Together, we’re empowering leaders across our communities. 👉 Sign up now to be part of this important conversation! https://lnkd.in/gnU55BXG

Exciting news! The fall issue of Food Matters is here, packed with insights and inspiring stories from our community. Inside This Issue: 🍁 Meet Itsa, our Associate Director of Equity, People and Culture, as she shares her journey and commitment to creating a compassionate workplace at Oregon Food Bank. 🍎 Learn how you can help improve food access across our state by supporting Food for All Oregonians. We're working to introduce state legislation to ensure that all Oregonians receive the assistance we need to put food on the table – regardless of immigration status. 🍂 See how Coalición Fortaleza is rebuilding lives in the Rogue Valley after the devastating wildfires of 2020. 🔗 Read the full issue now and join us in advocating for a hunger-free Oregon! https://bit.ly/3Cjqd8A #FoodForAllOregonians #OregonFoodBank #HungerActionMonth #FoodJustice #CommunitySupport #Equity #EndHunger #FoodIsAHumanRight

Free food is available for all who need it across Oregon and Southwest Washington. The doors of our network of 21 regional food banks and 1,400+ free food markets, pantries and meal sites remain open to all — no documentation or proof of gender identity or immigration status is necessary. By entering your zip code in our FoodFinder app at OregonFoodFinder.org , you can see each local program's contact information, hours of operation and what kind of distribution it is.

Today, as we respond to the Presidential election and changes in Senate leadership, Oregon Food Bank is here to support our communities. We will continue to ensure that food is available for those experiencing hunger. The doors of our network of 21 regional food banks and 1,400+ free food markets, pantries and meal sites are open to all. Our doors are open for anyone who needs food — no documentation or proof of gender identity or immigration status is necessary. However, we know we cannot end hunger with food alone. The system is working exactly as intended. Some of us are much more likely to experience hunger because of our race, gender identity, being a single parent or where we were born. Find free food near you — no documentation or proof of gender identity or immigration status is necessary. OregonFoodFinder.org Read our statement on how we're Rising for All to end hunger and its root causes: https://lnkd.in/gVEgm5JG

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