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Mar. 21Help Prevent Summer Hunger
The Summer Food Service Program is a wonderful opportunity for kids to receive a nutritious breakfast and/or lunch during the summer months and to spend time with friends in the sunshine.
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Public Policy and Advocacy
Advocacy is the most effective way to eliminate hunger and poverty in Oregon.
We support and advocate for public policy that will increase economic stabilty, strenghten our food system and increase access to the food assistance safety net on the local, state and federal levels.
Join our advocacy efforts.
State Policy
Federal Policy
Together we can end hunger before it begins.
Let's send strong, clear messages to our leaders that we believe in an Oregon where all children, families and individuals have the opportunity to be stable, hunger-free and healthy, with the foundations in place to suceeed in school, work and life.
RESOURCES & TOOLS
Advocacy & Outreach Tools
TANF overview
The prosperity of our state depends on the health and well being of the next generation. When we invest wisely in kids, we create opportunities for the next generation to be healthy and productive.
The Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program provides short-term cash assistance, family stability services, and employment support to more than 36,000 families in Oregon.
Legislative Agendas: policy priorities for Oregon
Read the latest 2013 legislative agenda!
Overview of Oregon's Budget Process
Published by Oregon's Legislative Fiscal Office
Congressional Poverty Scorecards
The Poverty Scorecard rates every member of Congress on how they voted on anti-poverty legislation. From the Sargent Shriver National Center on Poverty Law.
How to Contact Your Legislator
In order for Oregon to make lasting changes that will eliminate hunger and poverty, we need to send strong, clear messages to our leaders.
How to testify before an Oregon legislative committee
Committees may hear from many people who support or oppose the measure. Your testimony may influence the committee's action. It also becomes part of the permanent record and may be used in future research.
News
Apr. 8
Ways & Means Committee - public hearings 2013
Oregon Legisature to hold hearings in Eugene, Ashland, Bend, Hermiston, Portland, Tillamook and Salem
Nov. 13
Become a Partner
We envision an Oregon where everyone is healthy and thriving, with access to affordable, nutritious and culturally appropriate food.
Mar. 27
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
Your action is needed. Join the Oregon TANF Alliance.
Jun. 17
Press Release: State budget cuts would worsen hunger problem
Contact Patti Whitney-Wise for more information.
Reports
Sep. 19
Legislative Session Wrap-Up Reports
Read highlights from previous Oregon state legislative sessions.
