Whether this was your 1st, 15th or 50th vote, thank you for exercising that right!

Now that the elections are over, please stay involved in the democratic process by asking your elected officials to help end hunger in Oregon and across the nation. Get started with the ideas below!

We're excited to launch a new campaign this month and you can help us spread the word! We are hoping to engage and inspire more Oregonians over the next year to take action.

You already get our newsletter, and many of you visit our website and follow us on Facebook and Twitter. These are all good ways to learn about hunger and take action.  Make it official and Become a Partner today. We'll send you an
"I'm a Partner!" window decal like the one shown here.

You can also help the effort by encouraging friends, family and coworkers to Become a Partner too. They'll receive our Action Alerts and a window decal, and contribute their voice to the anti-hunger movement!

If you're new to the work of 

Partners for aHunger-Free Oregon,

you might not know about Oregon's plan, "Ending Hunger Before It Begins: Oregon's Call to Action." Or perhaps it's been a while since you read it? 

This month, we are releasing a new executive summary, highlighting Oregon's three goals to address and prevent hunger:

• Goal 1: Increase economic stability for people, communities and our state
• Goal 2: Cultivate a strong regional food system
• Goal 3: Improve our food assistance safety net

Download the new executive summary on our website and order copies to share with others.

on Hunger and Oregonians aged 50+
West End Building (4101 Kruse Way, Lake Oswego, OR)

We are one of the top 10 hungriest states for people 50-59. 

RSVP to join this forum to discuss the impact of hunger on older Oregonians. Bring your ideas, leave with new community contacts and resource information, and help develop concrete action steps to make a difference in the lives of older adults. 

December 13th, 2013
Corvallis, Oregon (location TBD)

This event builds on the work of several Oregon Food Bank F.E.A.S.T. workshops. Community members are invited to share their thoughts about hunger and food system work in their community, and opportunities for policy improvements that will reduce hunger in Benton County and across Oregon.

Email Robyn Johnson for more information
or call 503-595-5501 ext. 303

A big thank you goes to the team behind Feast Portland for raising $23,000 toward efforts to end child hunger in Oregon. It was a fun and educational event and we look forward to next year's Feast on September 20-22, 2013. Save the date today!

And another big yummy thank you to the Portland Pastry Chefs Association for donating $1,000 toward anti-hunger efforts in Oregon from their 1st Annual Cakewalk!