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The Oregon Hunger Task Force was created by the State Legislature in 1989 to collaborate with state agencies, businesses, non-profit organizations, public officials and local communities to end hunger in Oregon. We invite you to learn more about us , our partners, and our mission.
 
FREE Summer Meals for children!
Go to www.SummerFoodOregon.org to find a site near you.
Summer Food Celebration Week - July 13 - 18th
 
What's New:

OHTF's Public Policy Priorities
Project Summer: Everybody Eats!
Oregon legislators have finished the 2009 legislative session.  There were many challenges and victories this session, mainly due to the economy. Read our Wrap-Up Report The Oregon Business Hunger Initiative recently launched a project to make sure Oregon children get enough to eat this summer. Click here to learn more.
Child Nutrition Reauthorization in 2009
Supper Program Report
Every five years congress reauthorizes federal child nutrition programs. 2009 will be an important year to improve school lunches, summer meals for kids, after-school snack programs, and WIC. More
Case study examines the efficacy of the After-school Supper Program in Oregon. The Supper Program feeds children and youth in after-school settings. Many children rely on this program to get the nutrition they need to grow and learn. More
   


 
 

Announcements

New Summer Food Program Report released.  Learn more
Oregon ranks 3rd in the nation for hunger. Click here for the USDA report.
New report on food programs in child care settings Learn more

Oregon Hunger Business Initiative Learn more
Food Research & Action Center profiles nutrition programs  View the report
Working poor falling behind. View the 2008 NW Job Gap report and the Working Poor Families Project report
Food Stamps are a valuable resource for hungry Oregonians. Learn more on our Food Stamp Outreach Page.
Interested in your eligibility for food assistance? Call 1-800-SafeNet or visit http://www.oregonhelps.org/ for a confidential screening tool
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