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  • OLAH fights hunger

    January 24, 2012

    Each fall, Oregon law firms compete to raise food and funds to fight hunger through Oregon Lawyers Against Hunger (OLAH). The drive has been a major source of support to Oregon Food Bank, raising more that $1 million since 1997.

    In spite of the economic recession, OLAH participants continue to give generously. More than 750 donors from 42 law firms contributed $128,703 and 1,561 pounds of food this year —a $1,600 increase over last year.

  • Pacific Foods Logo

    Partner of the month: Pacific Natural Foods

    January 3, 2012
    Pacific Natural Foods donates nutritious and delicious soups, milk, cheese, chicken, ground beef and more to help fight hunger each year. Last year alone, Pacific Natural Foods donated 1.2 million pounds of food to OFB, equivalent to 923,077 meals, making a tremendous impact in the lives of hungry families in our communities.

  • Annual Report

    View OFB's Annual Report

    December 16, 2011
    Our Annual Report shares challenges and accomplishments in the fight against hunger during fiscal year 2010-11. 
  • PGE Logo

    Partner of the month: Portland General Electric

    December 15, 2011
    Oregon Food Bank thanks Portland General Electric (PGE); its employees, customers and friends; and the PGE Foundation for supporting the fight against hunger through donations of food, funds and more. 

  • Holiday card image

    The perfect gift: OFB holiday cards

    December 2, 2011
    Holiday shopping season is in full swing! A recent American Red Cross poll found that 79 percent of respondents agreed that they would rather have a charitable donation in their honor than get a gift they wouldn’t use.

    This year, give a gift that fights hunger. Oregon Food Bank is offering beautiful holiday cards for a donation of $10 or more. Be sure to order by Dec. 16 to ensure delivery by the holidays.
    Order now.

  • OFB featured in Parade Magazine

    November 30, 2011
    Parade Magazine recently featured Oregon Food Bank as one of ten nonprofits in it's national give guide. The article, titled "Can you help? How to Lend a Hand this Holiday," asked donors to help feed hungry children in Oregon through gifts to Oregon Food Bank.
    Read more.

  • Happy Thanksgiving

    November 23, 2011
    Oregon Food Bank will be closed Thursday, Nov. 24 and Friday, Nov. 25 for the Thanksgiving holiday. 

    As the need for emergency food increases, we are thankful for the support of the entire community in our work to eliminate hunger. To make a donation, simply use our online donation form. 

    We wish you a wonderful holiday.

  • Clarification: Oregon Food Bank not providing food to Occupy Portland

    November 7, 2011

    On Friday, KEX 1190 received on-air calls from listeners saying that Oregon Food Bank was providing food to the occupy movement. Oregon Food Bank does not provide food directly to individuals. We’ve learned from KEX, that the organization that provided food to protesters is Sunshine Pantry in Beaverton, an organization that is not affiliated with Oregon Food Bank.

  • Emergency food box recipient

    As need rises and resources are cut, OFB responds

    November 4, 2011
    Recent news about the state of hunger in our region paints a picture that few would like to see. Census data shows the issues of income inequity, poverty and hunger continue to worsen. News from our government forecasts significant cuts in federal food assistance that will affect every county in the Oregon Food Bank Network. And statistics confirm a 12 percent increase in the number of emergency food boxes distributed by OFB during our 2010-11 fiscal year. This marks the first time in OFB’s history that we have distributed more than 1 million emergency food boxes across our network in a single year.

    As our region struggles to recover from the effects of what has been called the Great Recession, we are energized by the foresight, planning and creative solutions that have been put into place to position OFB to meet these challenges and continue our mission. These efforts are especially critical, because we know that hunger has a direct effect on the health of our communities — including kids, families, seniors and those who are disabled. Hunger also affects learning, productivity and potential, and has a negative impact on our economy.

  • Food drive

    Holiday food drives help fight hunger

    November 3, 2011
    Every month, more than 260,000 Oregonians need emergency food boxes, 85,000 of which are children. You can help. Thanks to OFB's community partners, there are many ways to get involved.

    Fill the Bag - November 14 to December 31
    Make food donations at any Jiffy Lube location.

    Safeway Holiday Food Drive - November 16 to December 24
    Visit your Safeway store to purchase $10 grocery bags to donate to Oregon Food Bank Network partner agencies.

    Fred Meyer Food Drive - November 16 to December 24
    Donate food at any Portland-area Fred Meyer store.
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