Summary
This project aims to increase the supply of nutrient rich foods for over 923 relief agencies throughout the Oregon Food Bank Network.
What is the issue, problem, or challenge?
Requests for emergency food are skyrocketing because of rising costs of food and basic necessities and the economic downturn. According to the USDA, Oregon is ranked third in the nation for "very low food security" the term used to describe those households that skipped meals or reduced their food intake to make ends meet. All monies will be used to buy nutrient packed food for the Oregon Food Bank Network because no one should be hungry.
How will this project solve this problem?
If we can purchase and distribute nutrient rich foods, ie. peanut butter and tuna, throughout the network's 923 local partner agencies, we can increase the number of people who are food secure.
Potential Long Term Impact
People who are hungry can't excel at work, as parents or as students. Emergency food is an income supplement that frees up scarce resources to cover more of life's basic necessities.
Project Message
"This is the first time I've ever been to a food pantry. I just can't keep up. After paying rent and buying gas we can barely cover our other bills, let alone buy food. Prices rise every day."
- Bree, Recipient of food
Funding Information
Total Funding Received to Date: $84,038
Remaining Goal to be Funded: $40,962
Total Funding Goal: $125,000
Additional Documentation
This project has provided additional documentation in a PDF file (projdoc.pdf).
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