News: Summer Food Service

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Media Inquiries: Jessica Chanay

Events: Shauna Petchel

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May. 6

2013 Summer and Afterschool Meals Roadshow

2013 Summer and Afterschool Meals Roadshow

Many thanks to everyone who helped make the 2013 Summer and Afterschool Meals Roadshow a great success!

For the second year in a row, the beautiful Surftides Hotel in Lincoln City hosted the event and extended weekend discounts for those who wanted to enjoy a longer stay at the beach.

Mar. 21

Help 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.

Mar. 11

Watch "A Place at the Table"

A compelling documentary looks at hunger in America

Feb. 11

Webinars

New! Take advantage of "virtual" workshops offered by Partners for a Hunger-Free Oregon.

Nov. 13

Become a Partner

We envision an Oregon where everyone is healthy and thriving, with access to affordable, nutritious and culturally appropriate food.

Jun. 8

Press release: Summer food programs get boost to feed hungry kids PDF 96KB

Meal sites are ramping up to feed kids this summer

Feb. 9

USDA Honors Oregon Summer Programs

Oregon School Districts Receive USDA Awards

Dec. 21

Summer 2010 Highlights

A recap of our 2010 summer support grants, the caregiver meals pilot project, and our SFSP sustainability tour.

Jun. 14

Oregonian: Child hunger game clock ticking down

On Sunday, June 13th, David Sarasohn from the The Oregonian wrote about the importance of adequate funding and a strong child nutrition reauthorization bill in "Child hunger game clock ticking down."

Return to Child Nutrition Reauthorization page

Jun. 10

House committee releases CNR bill

The House Committee on Education & Labor released a bill today for child nutrition reauthorization called the "Improving Nutrition for America's Children Act of 2010."

May. 24

News-Review Douglas County: Funding sought for DC nutrition programs

John Sowell at The News-Review, Douglas County, Oregon, covers child nutrition reauthorization in a front-page article entitled Funding sought for DC nutrition programs.

May. 17

Mail Tribune: Congress should reauthorize child nutrition programs and increase funding

The Mail Tribune, southern Oregon's new source, published an editorial on child nutrition reauthorization: Congress should reauthorize child nutrition programs and increase funding.

May. 17

Oregonian: Feeding U.S. kids better now coming into season

David Sarasohn at The Oregonian published an editorial about Child Nutrition Reauthorization entitled: Feeding U.S. kids better now coming into season

Apr. 2

FRAC Provides Analysis of Nutrition Programs in President’s Budget

Food Research & Action Center, February 1, 2010

Dec. 29

Governor's Letter to Summer Food Sponsors PDF

Governor Kulongoski encourages communities to support Summer Food sites that feed kids.

Dec. 19

City of Portland fills critical gap in services for children

4,000 meals were served to children from low-income families.