Thank you for your calls to prevent the Ryan budget from cutting our nation's anti-hunger programs. Four out of five Oregon Representatives voted against it! Unfortunately, it passed the House and now it goes to the Senate. Your voice is more important than ever.

Call 800.826.3688 or email Sen Wyden and Sen Merkley

Message: Thousands of Oregonians are relying on SNAP and other nutrition programs to put food on their tables. We cannot afford to balance the budget on the back of those who continue to struggle in today's economy. Learn more...

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Stop by any New Seasons Market this weekend to support their annual barbecue benefit. Purchase a Banh Mi meal and proceeds will support Taste of the Nation Portland and their efforts to end childhood hunger through organizations such as Partners for a Hunger-Free Oregon.

Also, don't forget to buy your tickets to Taste of the Nation, a delectable event coming up May 8th!

The Food Network has partnered with Share our Strength's No Child Hungry campaign to produce a documentary about childhood hunger in the U.S. on April 14th at 8pm. The film, Hunger Hits Home, will look at three families and how hunger has impacted their children. Viewers will be asked to sign a petition supported federal child nutrition programs. View the trailer.

Congress recently passed legislation that changed the Extended Benefits (EB) program, causing more than 8,000 long-term unemployed Oregonians to lose their benefits on April 10, 2012.

This loss of income will likely mean many more Oregonians will need to rely on assistance programs like SNAP and TANF to provide for their most basic needs.

Oregon no longer qualified for the EB program under the new law when its unemployment rate dropped below 9%. Another change will take place later this year when the Emergency Unemployment Compensation (EUC) program will be shortened. That change will affect all states. Read more...

Thank you to Meyer Memorial Trust for a significant commitment to our work. A recently announced 2-year grant will allow us to strengthen statewide partnerships among groups working to address root causes of hunger and poverty.

Last week our Child Nutrition "Roadshow" in Lincoln City was a great success- thanks in large part to Surftides Hotel! We highly recommend their meeting space and catering, and greatly appreciate their generosity.