Dear partners,
We saw many of you last month in Corvallis for our food security summit. If you couldn't make it, see the recap below!
The Oregon Legislature is now in session, and we'll have periodic updates for you. Read on for some ways you can help now, and follow us on Facebook to stay up to date on the latest news from our advocates in Salem.
We wish you a happy and healthy 2012, and thank you for lending your voice and your support to this work.
Sincerely,
Jessica Chanay
Deputy Director, Partners for a Hunger-Free Oregon
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| Oregon Legislative Special Session |
Oregon legislators are meeting this month to grapple with limited revenue and proposed budget reductions. We must protect critical programs that help Oregonians feed their families.
Take action today: Follow us on  and  for updates as they become available.
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A very successful Summit!
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Many thanks to all of you who made the 2012 Food Security Summit on January 19 & 20 a success!
Over 300 Oregonians attended 26 workshops, sharing their voices and ideas for helping to prevent and address hunger in Oregon.
Did you miss it? Keynote presentations and most workshops were recorded and will be posted on the OSU web site soon.
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Vote and help us raise money for anti-hunger programs!
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Our friends at Blue Dog Mead are offering to donate 1% of their sales in March to a worthy cause - but only if you vote for us!
Its easy and fast. Support anti-hunger efforts by voting for Partners for a Hunger-Free Oregon.
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Preview the documentary "Food Stamped"
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Coming up - Attend a screening of the documentary
Food Stamped, an informative and inspiring film about the challenges to those who are struggling to eat healthy on food stamps. Screening followed by a discussion.
Monday, Feb. 20th, 7-9pm, at the Bagdad Theater
3702 S.E. Hawthorne Blvd, Portland
Bring two cans of food for the Oregon Food Bank to get in free.
Special guest: Congressman Earl Blumenauer
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