September 3, 2010
Volunteer. Donate produce from your garden. Read a book about hunger. Register to vote. Skip a meal and donate funds. Host a hunger banquet in your home. Tell your hunger story. Tweet.
Those are just a few of the many ways you can take to fight hunger through the “30 Ways in 30 Days” campaign during September’s Hunger Action Month.
August 20, 2010
Congressman Kurt Schrader and Congressman David Wu joined United States Department of Agriculture Secretary, Tom Vilsack in commemorating the success of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act resources provided to Oregon Food Bank, which helped needy Oregonians during these difficult economic times.
July 27, 2010
In Oregon, 1,983 people committed to do their part to end hunger in America as part of WeCanEndThis.com’s digital can drive contest. As a result, Tyson Foods donated more than 30,000 pounds of much-needed protein to Oregon Food Bank.
July 15, 2010
Philanthropist Paul G. Allen commemorated 20 years of philanthropy by announcing special grants totaling $100,000 awarded to founders of notable nonprofit organizations in the Pacific Northwest, including Oregon Food Bank.
July 13, 2010
Cathy Miller, Senior Director of Marketing at Burgerville presented a $10,001 check to Oregon Food Bank, a donation based on proceeds from sales of its Pickled Pepper Cheeseburger, a featured menu item in March and April.
July 8, 2010
Stellar performances, enthusiastic volunteers, committed sponsors and generous blues fans helped make the 23rd Safeway Waterfront Blues Festival, presented by First Tech Credit Union, a rousing success.
July 1, 2010
Two major donations helped Oregon Food Bank kick off the community portion of its capital campaign for OFB West. The Spirit Mountain Community Fund donated $50,000 to the campaign at OFB's board meeting on June 30. Kathleen Tom, tribal council secretary of the Confederated Tribes of Grande Ronde, blessed the new building. In addition, Leslie Garcia of the Oregon Community Foundation presented a $75,000 check to support the campaign.
June 22, 2010
Imagine grooving to the best blues in the world while relaxing on the grassy banks of the beautiful Willamette River, viewing the glacial peaks of Mt. Hood to the east and the stunning Portland skyline to the west – all the while smiling at the thought that you are also helping to fight hunger.
June 1, 2010
The 2010 Letter Carriers Food Drive set a new record, collecting 1,711,519 pounds throughout Oregon and Clark County, Wash., in just one day, OFB announced today. That’s a 6.6 percent increase over the number of pounds (1,605,693) collected in 2009. In addition, the drive raised $98,561.
May 26, 2010
Working in the garden this weekend? Consider planting a few extra plants or even an extra row to help fight hunger. Join Plant a Row.
