Don't forget to vote by November 6th!
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 Ballots have been mailed to voters across Oregon and the deadline is November 6th. Make sure your voice is heard! Visit OregonVotes.gov to read the official voter's guide, get assistance voting, or find a ballot drop-off location. |
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Students say school lunches getting better!
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New nutrition standards are rolling out across the U.S. and a study in California is showing positive results.  By a ratio of 3 to 1, public school students in California say the new healthy meals are better than what was served in the past. The Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act, passed in 2010 at the federal level, raised nutritional standards by increasing fruit and vegetable options, eliminating trans fats, emphasizing low-fat and non-fat milk, increasing the number of whole grain products, and setting limits on calories and sodium levels for school meals. Public schools across the nation have had two years to prepare for the the new federal guidelines, and there has been a lot of speculation about whether kids would embrace the healthier meals. So far, the results look good. The study was funded by the California Endowment. Learn more |
Welcome Marianne!
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We're excited to welcome Marianne Germond, our newest staff member! Before joining our organization, Marianne provided contract research and writing services, and previously worked for Community Action Program of East Central Oregon (CAPECO) in the community services department.
Marianne graduated from Grinnell College and has volunteered extensively for schools and with the League of Women Voters of Oregon. As our new executive assistant, Marianne will provide organizational support. Welcome Marianne!
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Thank You!
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 A huge shout-out and thank you to Alice Lundell, Kate O'Donnell and Austin Phillips, who together contributed over two hundred hours of volunteer time from July to October to support our advocacy and outreach efforts!
Interested in volunteering? Let us know!
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