Strategic Plan & Annual Report
We work with partners across the state to prevent hunger in Oregon.
Strategic Plan
We have a strong track record of influencing public policies to lift people out of poverty. Every year, we help connect thousands of children to healthy meals year-round and provide information to tens of thousands of Oregonians about SNAP. We train and equip local partners to find solutions to hunger in their own communities. We convene the formidable experts of the Oregon Hunger Task Force for collective action.
In developing our strategic plan, we heard from dozens of partners, volunteers and people we serve about how to best increase food security over the next two years.
The result was a clear set of objectives and a focus on two goals: pursuing equity, and building the anti-hunger movement.
In our pursuit of equity and justice, we reaffirm the founding declaration of the Oregon Hunger Task Force that “all persons have the right to be free from hunger” and recommit to work on behalf of those disproportionately denied that right. In the next two years, this means digging into the root causes of hunger, like racism, and shifting the way we advocate to include the leadership of those most impacted.
We appreciate the many supporters who help us achieve our mission and look forward to partnering with you!
Please scroll down to the bottom of this page to view our financials.
Annual Report
The past year has held so much for our community, from preparing for a long legislative session and building policy campaigns, to shifting into a new phase of the pandemic. We reached major milestones like the development of the Food for All Oregonians bill (SB 610), and the premiere of our new storytelling event, Nourish! Simultaneously, we faced the ongoing challenges of navigating unjust systems that are designed to hold power and prevent change.
Through all of the highs and lows, we dove deeper into our commitment to remain in dialogue with our community. We listened to those most impacted by hunger and poverty and gathered input to shape better policies. Similarly, when changes in policy occured, we kept Oregonians informed, ensuring that our communities had the most up-to-date information on accessing food for themselves and their families.
Thank you for being a part of this important community conversation. It takes all of our staff, donors, volunteers, partners, advocates, and supporters to do this work.
Here’s to building power together and expanding equitable food access. The Oregon we hope to achieve is on the horizon.
142,000
Oregonians connected to essential information about accessing Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
Additional training and support provided to all 7 public universities and 17 community colleges in Oregon.
37%
more kids in food-insecure families now qualify for free meals than in 2019 due to the implementation of the Student Success Act.
On September 1st, more than 70 community members joined us for our premiere storytelling events, Nourish: The Stories of Justice That Feed Us.
Over $30,000 was raised to support our work, and 64% of attendees were new to our community.
Nourish
Food For All
The Food For All Oregonians campaign will expand food assistance benefits to those currently excluded on the basis of immigration status.
The Food for All Oregonians coalition includes over 80 (and growing!) community-based organizations across Oregon.
Staff Biographies
Staff Biographies

Ames Kessler
Legislative Strategist
[email protected]
Pronouns: They/Them/Theirs
Ames Kessler
Legislative Strategist
[email protected]
Pronouns: They/Them/Theirs
Starting off as a music major at Montana State University, Ames quickly became interested in politics when introduced to a non-profit working towards LGBTQIA2S+ justice.
Since then, Ames has continued to be involved with social justice oriented projects and non-profits. Upon graduating, Ames left their home state of Montana to move to Portland, Oregon and started working with a local non-profit as the Leadership Development Director. Ames also has state government experience, serving as Chief of Staff to a State Representative and the Clackamas County Regional Field Director for Governor Kate Brown’s re-election campaign. Directly before joining the PHFO team, Ames worked at a women owned and led consulting firm and helped strategize campaign plans and statewide legislation.
In their role at Partners for a Hunger-Free Oregon, Ames works with their colleagues state leaders to design legislation and policy that focuses on hunger related issues in Oregon.

Angelita Morillo
Policy Advocate
[email protected]
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Angelita Morillo
Policy Advocate
[email protected]
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Angelita joined Hunger Free Oregon’s Policy team in 2022. She is passionate about local government and ensuring that policy makers are led by the community they serve, and not the other way around.
Angelita moved from Paraguay to the United States as a child and her experiences growing up as an immigrant shaped and developed her interest in government and policy. She went on to study Political Science and Legal Studies, and worked in local government as Tribal Relations Policy Advisor and Constituent Services Specialist.

Charlie Krouse
Community Organizer
[email protected]
Pronouns: They/Them/Theirs
Charlie Krouse
Community Organizer
[email protected]
Pronouns: They/Them/Theirs

Chris Baker
Legislative Strategist
Administrator, Oregon Hunger Task Force
[email protected]
(503) 595-5501, ext. 313
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Chris Baker
Legislative Strategist
Administrator, Oregon Hunger Task Force
[email protected]
(503) 595-5501, ext. 313
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
As part of the Community Food Justice Team and Administrator for the Oregon Hunger Task Force, Chris helps create, coordinate, and support key initiatives and programs that engage with the community through leadership development, advocacy, organizing, and policy. Chris also co-facilitates the SNAP Client Advisory Board and manages our Hunger-Free Campuses work.
Chris identifies as a white, queer, cisgender woman who is dedicated to unlearning and disrupting the white supremacist systems that she, and her ancestors, have benefited from. Chris’s advocacy work and passion for social justice activism are rooted in her lived experience with situational poverty and food insecurity as a single mom. She believes our shared liberation is of utmost importance and it can happen through political advocacy, civic engagement, grassroots organizing, and community healing.
Outside of work, Chris practices activist-led grantmaking as a Grantmaker Board Member for Seeding Justice and lives on stolen land in the suburbs of Portland with her two grown boys, an absurd amount of houseplants, and two wacky dogs, all of which are the center of her universe.

David Wieland
Policy Advocate
[email protected]
(503) 595-5501, ext. 312
Pronouns: He/Him/His
David Wieland
Policy Advocate
[email protected]
(503) 595-5501, ext. 312
Pronouns: He/Him/His
After growing up in a small town in Washington, David learned how to organize when he couldn’t afford college. Fighting to expand access to education and support services turned into a life of fighting for the dignity and future of our neighbors all across the West, from youth-led projects in Alaska to agricultural communities in the Dakotas.
David joined Hunger-Free Oregon’s team in 2023. In his role, he develops equity-informed anti-poverty policies and issue campaigns, with a focus on the Federal Child Nutrition Programs (CNPs). In his free time, he enjoys learning how to cook new vegetables, bikepacking, and learning everything about the land.

Jacki Ward Kehrwald
Communications Lead
[email protected]
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Jacki Ward Kehrwald
Communications Lead
[email protected]
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Jacki has a passion for social justice, impactful design, and strategic thinking. She holds degrees in Anthropology and Gender Studies, and has spent over a decade in arts, nonprofits, and social justice spaces. She brings an intentional and community-centric approach to communications.
A Portland native, Jacki also enjoys hand-lettering, mini-farming, and circus arts.

Jaz Bias
Co-Executive Director
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Pronouns: They/Them/Theirs
Jaz Bias
Co-Executive Director, Team Support
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Pronouns: They/Them/Theirs
Jaz is an Afro-Caribbean, queer, non- binary – heart-centered – educator, activist, farmer, forager and herbalist. They have a rich history in food systems work and have deep reverence for land and the communities who have acted as life-giving stewards since time immemorial.
Jaz is coming into their role as the Team Support Co-Executive Director with almost a decade of immersive food access, food justice, education, and land sovereignty experience. Alongside many years of working as a farm and garden educator, an equity consultant, a community organizer, a food systems program coordinator and manager, and a farmer; Jaz currently runs an Herbal Medicine Shop and platform called Heart Space Healing – which centers accessible and affordable herbal grief medicines. Our free medicine shop provides free herbal medicine to folx that hold marginalized identities across the country. They also co-steward a homestead and sanctuary called Ground Down Homestead that centers access to land, education, rest, community connection and food for Black, Brown, Trans and Queer folx. Jaz sees great promise that the practices of ancestral reclamation, somatic integration, and community care will create a fulfilling foundation to support in our liberation and the liberation of the generations to come.
When not at work you can find Jaz under a canopy of old growth trees, by a river, with their berry- stained hands in the soil, and their nose in a book (that’s probably about plants).

Mara Hussey
Grants & Appeals Lead
[email protected]
(503) 595-5501
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Mara Hussey
Grants & Appeals Lead
[email protected]
(503) 595-5501 x300
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Mara joined Hunger-Free Oregon in 2022, bringing more than five years of experience in nonprofit fundraising and administration. She is passionate about supporting the sustainability and growth of organizations working collaboratively and collectively toward social change. Originally from Washington D.C., Mara worked with several organizations in New Orleans operating at the intersection of food, hospitality, and social justice, before moving to Portland in 2020. She is a recent graduate of the Certificate in Nonprofit Fundraising course at Willamette Valley Development Officers, and a firm believer in the power of organizational storytelling, community building, and community-centric fundraising principles.
When she’s not at work, you can find Mara making a mess in the kitchen or taking long walks with her partner and their dog.

Marianne Germond
Operations Lead
[email protected]
(503) 595-5501, ext. 306
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Marianne Germond
Operations Lead
[email protected]
(503) 595-5501, ext. 306
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Marianne directs operations for Partners for a Hunger-Free Oregon, including, budgeting, finance, human resources, information and risk management, and staff resources.
When not doing all of the above, Marianne enjoys walks and exploring Oregon, especially any place with interesting plants or geology to learn about and appreciate.

Meg Schenk
Individual & Corporate Giving Lead
[email protected]
(458) 214-2530
Pronouns: They/Them/Theirs
Meg Schenk
Individual & Corporate Giving Lead
[email protected]
(458) 214-2530
Pronouns: They/Them/Theirs

Sarah Weber-Ogden
Co-Executive Director -- Community Food Justice
[email protected]
(503) 595-5501
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Sarah Weber-Ogden
Co-Executive Director -- Community Food Justice
[email protected]
(503) 595-5501
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Sarah is passionate about aligning her labor with the work of collective liberation. As the Community Food Justice Co-Executive Director, Sarah brings a richly diverse background in mutual-aide work, movement building, policy development, and nonprofit leadership to Partners for a Hunger-Free Oregon.
Sarah’s history of liberation work includes aiding in resettling Iraqi refugees, consulting for nonprofit organizations up and down the West Coast, and co-founding Sunrise PDX. Sarah also served as the Director of Community Advocacy for Oregon House Rep. Zach Hudson’s office and in 2021 she secured ~$3M for a homeless services and workforce development hub in Rep. Hudson’s district. She has also served as Chief of Staff to Rep. Lori Kuechler.
Sarah is a queer, cis, white mother to five children and spouse of an Emergency Room nurse. She is never outside of liberation work, but she is often outside – you may sometimes find her on her knees with a child on her lap examining a mushroom on the forest floor in the foothills of Wy’East.
Partners
Together, we can end hunger in Oregon
Ending hunger in Oregon requires many partners!
Thank you to everyone who joins us in this community effort to reduce stigma of food assistance and fight for just policies that ensure every Oregonian has access to healthy, nourishing, and culturally appropriate food.
Anti-Hunger Movement Partners
Statewide
2-1-1Info
Children First for Oregon
Fair Shot for All
Familias en Acción
Oregon Center on Public Policy
Oregon Department of Human Services
Oregon Department of Education
Oregon Education Association
Oregon Food Bank
Oregon Law Center
Oregon Ready Coalition
Oregon School Nutrition Association (OSNA)
Oregon Student Association
National
Albertsons
Center on Budget and Policy Priorities
Feeding America
Food and Research Action Center
National Immigration Law Center
Share Our Strength
Safeway
Western Region Anti-Hunger Consortium
Thank you to everyone who is a Partner in ending hunger!
We couldn’t do this work without our individual partners who choose to make monthly or annual donations to sustain programs and advocacy. Thank you!
Learn how to be a partner
Interested in supporting our work? Contact Mara Hussey at [email protected] to discuss options!
Employment
Join Our Team!
Partners for a Hunger-Free Oregon values the unique talents and diverse perspectives of our staff and board. We believe that each employee contributes directly to our success, and we take pride in our team. We believe that all of us can make a positive difference toward ending hunger in Oregon – that includes you! Please consider joining our team.
Job Openings
We have closed applications for positions posted in August. Consider following us on social media and signing up for our eNews to learn about any new employment opportunities.
Thank you for your interest!
Volunteer Opportunities
We do not currently have any open volunteer positions, but check our Events page for more information.
Note: We do not offer unpaid internships. We only accept interns if we are able to provide compensation.
Winter Event Internship (paid)
About Us
Partners for a Hunger-Free Oregon is a tenacious state-wide advocacy nonprofit led by a committed board and passionate staff that embraces the values of equity, integrity and teamwork.
We envision an Oregon where everyone is healthy and thriving, with access to affordable, nourishing, and culturally appropriate food.
To bring that vision into reality, we raise awareness about hunger, connect people to nutrition programs, and advocate for systemic changes.
Vision & Values
Together, we can end hunger in Oregon
Vision
Partners for a Hunger-Free Oregon envisions an Oregon where everyone is healthy and thriving, with access to affordable, nourishing, and culturally appropriate food.
To bring that vision into reality, we raise awareness about hunger, connect people to nutrition programs, and advocate for systemic changes.
Values
Lived experiences: We listen closely to and raise up the voices and stories of people who directly experience hunger and poverty.
Building Power: Communities are resilient and know what they need to thrive. We are committed to collectively organizing, advocating, and working in solidarity inside our communities to make the changes we need.
Challenging Power: We build collective grassroots power to challenge and disrupt the existing power structures of white supremacy and oppression.
Accountability: We recognize and are responsible for our power and position. We will listen to feedback and criticism.
Social, racial, and economic justice: We are focused on achieving justice for all by dismantling historic and current systems of inequity and oppression that lead to hunger and poverty.
Land Acknowledgment
Partners for a Hunger-Free Oregon gratefully acknowledges that our office and staff’s homes reside on the stolen land of the Multnomah, Kathlamet, Clackamas, Cowlitz bands of Chinook, Tualatin, Kalapuya, Molalla and the many other tribes who have stewarded this land. Throughout the state of Oregon, where we do our work, there are nine federally recognized tribes and at least ten tribes without federal recognition.
We are on this land today because of the colonization and genocide forced upon Indigenous people. Capitalism, white supremacy, and colonization continue to affect their descendants today. As an organization working to end hunger and poverty in Oregon, we must work toward our collective liberation from these systems of oppression.
We celebrate the vibrant cultures, contributions and diversity of the tribes in Oregon, and commit ourselves to fighting for Indigenous food sovereignty by paying an annual land tax, building and strengthening our relationships with Indigenous communities, and dedicating resources to Indigenous-led projects and campaigns.
Statement on Black Labor
Partners for a Hunger-Free Oregon acknowledges that the United States was established on the labor of enslaved Black people; and that much of this nation’s culture and economic growth is built out of the systemized terror inflicted on Black people. This is not only the horrific acts of transatlantic trafficking and chattel slavery, which supported most industries in this nation’s first century, but a legacy that endures with new racist policies like segregation, Jim Crow, redlining and this nation’s unjust carceral system.
Racism has been entrenched in Oregon for nearly two centuries. When Oregon became a part of the U.S. in 1859, the state explicitly forbade Black people from living here, the only state to do so. In more recent times, many cities have taken on “urban renewal” projects, such as the construction of Legacy Emanuel Hospital in North Portland, that destroyed a center of Black community. The legacy of these policies have far reaching impacts, for example, hunger rates for Black Oregonians are disproportionately high, with 11.2% of Black residents experiencing hunger, as compared to 4.0% of white residents. We celebrate Black community, art, food, literature, culture and joy as resistance to these systemic threats and violence. Recognition of Black joy is not a negation of harm done, nor a way to romanticize struggle. Black joy is a survival mechanism created by and for Black people, and it lends all of us the political imagination required to create a better world.
Partners for a Hunger-Free Oregon recognizes the contribution and importance of Black Oregonians and commits to advocating for policies and providing resources to issue campaigns that further Black liberation and justice, like reparations and food sovereignty; and building relationships with and supporting Black-led organizations that are doing liberation work.
History
The Oregon State Legislature created the Oregon Hunger Task Force in 1989 in response to a statewide crisis. At that time, Oregon’s rates of hunger were among the highest nation-wide, and the legislature declared upon founding the Task Force that “all persons have the right to be free from hunger.”
Over the decades this diverse group of advocates, social service providers, state agencies and elected officials consistently pushed for policies, programs, research and investments to address the root causes of hunger. In 2006, the members of the Oregon Hunger Task Force founded a private nonprofit organization, Partners for a Hunger-Free Oregon, whose staff provide the capacity to help advocate for and implement the Task Force’s policy recommendations.
Since then, this unique public task force and private nonprofit have focused on addressing the root causes of hunger, while increasing access to food through policy change.
Find out what we accomplished last year
Team
Partners for a Hunger-Free Oregon values the unique talents and diverse perspectives of our board members and staff.
Board of Directors

Andrew Hogan, Chair
Street Roots
Donalda Dodson, Treasurer
Oregon Child Development Coalition
Tracey Henkels
Living Room Realty
Violeta Rubiani
Seeding Justice
Staff
Ames Kessler
Legislative Strategist
Angelita Morillo
Policy Advocate
Charlie Krouse
Community Organizer
Chris Baker
Legislative Strategist and Administrator, Oregon Hunger Task Force
David Wieland
Policy Advocate
Jacki Ward Kehrwald
Communications Lead
Jaz Bias
Co-Executive Director, Team Support
Mara Hussey
Grants & Appeals Lead
Marianne Germond
Operations Lead
Meg Schenk
Individual & Corporate Giving Lead
Sarah Weber-Ogden
Co-Executive Director, Community Food Justice
Join Us in Ending Hunger
Blog
November 20, 2018
Announcing Pizza on Earth 2018
At a time when the media so often highlights our differences, we know that many things bring…
November 1, 2018
The November School Breakfast Challenge kicks off today!
During the month of November, we would like to highlight the importance of breakfast as a powerful…
October 24, 2018
School Spotlight: Breakfast in Gervais
It’s only 7:15 and Gervais Elementary School’s cafeteria is already a flurry of motion. Sounds of…
October 18, 2018
Announcing the 2018 November School Breakfast Challenge
We’re all familiar with the scenario. It’s been one of those days – there’s too much to do before…
October 12, 2018
Take Action: Stop Trump’s Cruel Attack on Immigrant Families
Building on the traumatic separation of families at the border, the Trump administration wants to…
October 1, 2018
Hunger-Free Oregon Ballot Endorsements
Partners for a Hunger-Free Oregon believes that everyone has the right to be free from hunger. We…
September 19, 2018
Help kids kick start the day the School Breakfast way with HUNGER IS
For many kids across the state with the hustle and bustle of busy morning routines and families…
September 6, 2018
Food insecurity rate continues to decline in Oregon, but not to pre-recession levels
As Congress negotiates a new Farm Bill and funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance…
June 7, 2018
Celebrate with us June 15th!
On June 15, celebrate Catering and Events is hosting An Evening of Food and Spirits, in partnership…
June 6, 2018
Match your SNAP benefits at Oregon Farmers Markets
Oregon farmers’ market season is here! This means you can access excellent local produce in your…
June 6, 2018
Bake to End Hunger: An Event to Remember!
THANK YOU! To all the sponsors, donors, vendors, volunteers, and guests-we are so grateful for your…
May 10, 2018
Bake to End Hunger: The Reason Behind the Event
Chefs think about food all day, every day–as they cook scrumptious treats, eat, share their…
May 3, 2018
Addressing Food Insecurity on College Campuses
This Spring, Partners for a Hunger-Free Oregon partnered with Portland Community College (PCC) to…
April 19, 2018
Joint Statement: House Farm Bill would Increase Hunger in Oregon
Organizations across Oregon are calling on U.S. Representatives to reject a Farm Bill that was…
April 17, 2018
Announcing Bake to End Hunger 2018!
Imagine… More than 30 amazing Oregon chefs and restaurants in one room sharing their culinary…
April 3, 2018
Harsher SNAP time limits will hurt Oregonians. Here’s what you can do to resist.
Everyone is better off when people facing hard times have access to food.
March 8, 2018
Oregon’s 2018 Legislative Session is Over: Victories, Missed Opportunities, and Next Steps.
Oregon's 2018 "short" legislative session came to a close on Saturday, March 3.
March 5, 2018
Social Responsibility and Business
Nearly 70 supporters attended an invited fundraising lunch last week to address food insecurity in…
February 7, 2018
Pizza on Earth 2017 was a success!
Wow! Holy pepperoni! Who knew that your love for pizza combined with generous pizzeria owners would…
January 24, 2018
Oregon Schools Connect More Kids to Breakfast
We are pleased to announce the winners of 2017 November School Breakfast Challenge.
January 3, 2018
Happy New Year from PHFO!
What are you looking forward to in 2018? What do you enjoy about your work? Before closing for a…
December 6, 2017
Why We’re Endorsing Measure 101 – Yes for Healthcare!
No one should be forced to choose between going to the doctor and paying for food.
November 16, 2017
We’re in Give! Guide
We are in Willamette Week Give! Guide this year! So many thanks to our generous sponsors Think Real…
November 1, 2017
Oregon Schools Step Up to the Breakfast Challenge
Coming to school on an empty stomach is no way to start a successful school day. For many kids that…
October 3, 2017
Cambia Health Solutions: Partnerships to End Childhood Hunger!
Every year when school starts up, Oregon’s kids are back learning, and for many, enjoying the most…
September 22, 2017
Feast Portland 2017 – the best yet?
For the sixth year, Partners for a Hunger-Free Oregon acted as the charitable beneficiary for Feast…
August 1, 2017
Application Assistance Volunteers connect seniors to SNAP!
A few months ago, we put a call out for volunteers to “help end senior hunger” and connected with…
July 18, 2017
The 2017 Legislative Session is over. Here’s where we stand.
The 2017 Oregon state legislative session is over.
July 14, 2017
Summer Meals and Fun at Gresham Library
Wednesday, July 12 was a warm, sunny afternoon at the Gresham Library as kids and families gathered…
June 28, 2017
Timbers Star visits Summer Meals Site
On Friday, June 23, Portland Timbers and U.S. Men’s National Team player, Darlington Nagbe visited…
June 14, 2017
Vic’s Journey from Skipping Meals to Feeding Others
I grew up with a father who worked hard every day and a mother who stayed home to care for the…
June 6, 2017
Celebrating the first H-FLI Cohort!
This past weekend, 12 Hunger-Free Leadership Institute Fellows gathered in Columbia Park in North…
June 5, 2017
Congratulations 2017 Summer Meals Support Fund Recipients!
From Ontario in the east to Depoe Bay in the west, and from Stanfield in the North to Lakeview in…
May 31, 2017
Stretch SNAP Benefits at Oregon Farmers Markets
Buying locally grown summer crops may seem out of reach for many SNAP recipients, but it does not…
May 23, 2017
Trump Budget Would Make America Hungrier Again
For more than four decades, there has been a strong bipartisan consensus that when it comes to…
May 9, 2017
Kristin’s Story on Survival and Opportunity
My life changed when my daughter was born, and then again when she was six months old and I became…
May 5, 2017
Pizza on Earth
Mmmmm. Pizza. Think of it. Cornmeal crust. Sourdough crust. Thin crunchy crust.
April 23, 2017
Summer Meals: Serving One Another
Zachary Mossbarger started volunteering with the Forest Grove School District’s summer meal program…
April 6, 2017
Joshua’s Story on the Path to Advocacy
It was not until I started volunteering at Partners for a Hunger-Free Oregon that I discovered my…
April 4, 2017
How Stories Ground Us to Work for Equity
On March 28, 2017, we took the Capitol by storm at the Hunger-Free Oregon Day of Action! By the…
March 23, 2017
Paid Family Leave Now
Paid Family Leave Means Dignity for Low and Middle-Income Families The United States is the only…
February 15, 2017
Child Hunger Conference Inspires Action
Annie Kirschner, Executive Director of Partners for a Hunger-Free Oregon, kicked off the day with a…
February 14, 2017
Jackie’s Story on Parenting and Food
I understand the shame and relief of dealing with hunger.
February 6, 2017
SNAP online pilot will increase food access
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has selected seven retailers in seven states for a pilot…
January 27, 2017
SNAP Time Limits Hit Another County
Do you remember this time last year when some SNAP recipients in Multnomah and Washington Counties…
January 11, 2017
Paul’s Story on Hunger and Hope
About a year ago, I found myself living on the streets in Portland, not sure where life would bring…
December 27, 2016
The Oregon We Know
On Wednesday, November 9, 2016, I think it is safe to say that we all woke up to an America that…
November 28, 2016
Finding Food Security in Portland
“...food affects all aspects of our life...we don’t recognize it is taking a toll on these other…
November 22, 2016
Two Actions You Can Take Right Now
Dear Friends, We, like many of you, have been reflecting on what the recent election results mean…
November 2, 2016
Breakfast Challenge Launches!
The second annual November School Breakfast Challenge launches on November 1, 2016! We're excited…
October 24, 2016
H-FLI Underway
I'm excited to announce that the Hunger-Free Leadership Institute is underway! On October, 1, all…
October 12, 2016
Learn about SNAP Online
The SNAP Outreach team here at PHFO is excited to announce a new addition to our training toolbox!
October 4, 2016
Strategic Plan 2016-18
Dear Partners, This has been a year of celebration, change and looking forward.
September 30, 2016
Meet the new H-FLI Fellows!
This weekend, we launch the inaugural cohort of Partners for a Hunger-Free Oregon's Hunger-Free…
September 12, 2016
Hunger Still High in Oregon
We got some bad news this week, and there isn't really any way to sugarcoat it.
August 24, 2016
Welfare Reform and Immigrant Hunger
Welfare Reform at 20: Only six states have partially restored food assistance for immigrants.…
August 8, 2016
Hunger is an Equity Issue
Hunger harms us all as a society, but it impacts some of us in Oregon far more than others.
May 31, 2016
On April 1st, Thousands of Oregonians Will Lose Food Assistance. Here’s What You Need to Know
Just the other day I happened to wake up early. That is unusual for an engineering student. After a…
May 23, 2016
Watch our video: who we are and why we exist
In 2016, Partners for a Hunger-Free Oregon celebrates 10 years of ending hunger in Oregon!
October 20, 2015
Black Panthers’ Breakfast Program
You may be aware that the USDA implemented the School Breakfast Program in 1975, but did you know…
June 18, 2015
Victory for Oregon’s kids and “Breakfast After the Bell”
June 19, 2015 -- Starting this fall, more kids across Oregon will be able to start the school day…
October 27, 2014
This Thursday, #snap4SNAP!
This Thursday, October 30th, celebrate 50 years of SNAP by posting, tweeting and instragraming…
August 29, 2014
Report: SNAP Participation Rates in Oregon
Today's Oregonian featured a story about our just released 2013-14 SNAP participation report.
August 24, 2014
50th Anniversary of First Food Stamp Act
This month marks the 50th anniversary of the signing of the original Food Stamp Act by President…
April 14, 2014
2014 Child Hunger Prevention Roadshow
Friday, April 11th, McMinnville at the Hotel Oregon. Registration is closed for this event. Join us…