New Release! 2012 Call to Action
Ending Hunger is Possible - Oregon Has a Plan
Beneath Oregon’s beauty lies a problem: Hunger. In recent years, more than a half million Oregonians have struggled to get enough food to eat. Hunger and food insecurity have serious consequences, both for those who experience them and communities that must respond. At its root, hunger is a symptom of a lack of sufficient income to pay basic expenses. It is also an indicator of systemic issues in our economy that put a heavier financial burden on many working Oregonians’ budgets.
Hunger is preventable and solvable. The plan, Ending Hunger Before It Begins: Oregon’s Call to Action (PDF, 1.3 MB) and its three goal areas are designed to guide Oregon’s collective efforts.
1st Goal: Increase economic stability for people, communities, and the state.
2nd Goal: Cultivate a strong regional food system.
3rd Goal: Improve the food assistance safety net.
Read the Plan
2012 Executive Summary (PDF, 1.3 MB)
Full Plan (PDF, 1.3 MB)
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Become a Partner - Together we can end hunger before it begins.
We envision an Oregon where everyone is healthy and thriving with access to affordable, nutritious and culturally appropriate food.
RESOURCES & TOOLS
Reports
Feb. 7
Annual Report: Executive Director's letter
In 2012 we broke new ground and cultivated partners. Read our accomplishments.
Feb. 7
Annual Report: Financial Information
Partners for a Hunger-Free Oregon's Contributions and Expenses for Fiscal Year 2011-2012
Sep. 19
Legislative Session Wrap-Up Reports
Read highlights from previous Oregon state legislative sessions.
Sep. 5
Hunger Rates in Oregon and Other States
How many people are hungry? Read the latest USDA Report.
Feb. 10
Food Program Use in Your County
Details on the use of federally funded nutrition programs among Oregon counties, and the level of untapped federal resources.
Feb. 18
Strength in Numbers: Opportunities to Improve Food Security Data & to Assess the Needs of Oregonians of Color PDF, 472 KB
A supplement to Ending Hunger Before it Begins: Oregon's Call to Action.
Feb. 1
Who is Vulnerable to Hunger in Oregon? PDF 209 KB
January 2010. Written by Mark Edwards, Associate Professor of Sociology, Oregon State University.
Feb. 1
Understanding Food Insecurity and "Hunger" in Oregon PDF 158 KB
January 2010. Written by Mark Edwards, Associate Professor of Sociology, Oregon State University.
Dec. 30
Act to End Hunger: 2008 Update PDF, 452 KB
Progress made on the 40 action items through 2008.
