Save the Date!
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Our youngest partner - Milo Robeson
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Milo presents his donation
to Annie Kirschner
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Last week we were honored to welcome a special partner to our offices. Sporting a bright smile and a wolf T-shirt, Milo Robeson, 7 years old, presented us with a donation of $235 so that "hungry kids can have free lunches." Milo and his parents have a tradition of giving back, and this year they organized an ice cream party and encouraged friends to bring donations. Milo said, "We ate lots of ice cream and had lots of fun." Thank you, Milo (and family)!
Hunger is an issue even young children can understand. Helping them take action develops empathy and builds community. If you'd like ideas for involving your kids in addressing hunger, including organizing a fundraiser, contact Annie Kirschner.
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Have you registered yet for the Roadshow?
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Register today for our sixth-annual Roadshow on April 12 at the Surftides Hotel in Lincoln City. This is a great opportunity for meal-program sponsors, partners, funders and interested people to learn more about how to serve nutritious meals to kids during the summer and after school -- a time when many children go hungry. Check out the day's agenda and contact us if you have any questions. We're excited to see you in Lincoln City!
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Summer grants: Helping feed more kids
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 Thanks to the generosity of our donors, PHFO is offering mini-grants to qualifying organizations to support and expand summer food programs in Oregon in 2013. A limited number of one-time grants between $1,000 and $5,000 are available. Applications are due by 5 p.m. on Friday, April 26. Download applicationIf you have questions, email Lesley Nelson, child nutrition outreach specialist, or call 503-595-5501, ext. 307. Can you help? If you're looking for an easy way to make a big difference for Oregon's kids, make a donation to PHFO's summer food mini-grants campaign - your support will help feed kids across the state!
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"A Place at the Table" - share your thoughts
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 On March 15, I attended the screening of "A Place at the Table" at the Hollywood Theatre. It was an amazing night. More than 250 people attended, watching one of the most compelling and well-done documentaries on hunger. The film follows three families, showing what hunger looks and feels like through the eyes of children living in different regions of the U.S. It also provides a critical look into the systemic issues that contribute to the problem and highlights the costs we all bear through lowered educational and health outcomes. The story culminates with young moms traveling to Washington, D.C., to share their stories with national leaders. Jeff Bridges, a longtime supporter of anti-hunger work, provided a thought-provoking quote: "If another country were doing this to our kids, we would be at war." Have you watched the film? Email your comments, and we will post them on our website. Let's keep the dialogue open. The film is available through iTunes, Amazon and On Demand. Communities across Oregon are showing the film - check local listings. The Hollywood Theatre in Portland extended its showing through this evening. Find out how to arrange a showing in your community. Watch the trailer. |
Ceramic Showcase April 26-28
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Thank you Pacific Pie and hungry diners!
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 A hearty thank you to Pacific Pie Co. for donating a portion of its proceeds on March 12 to PHFO - and to all the hungry diners who showed up for a delicious meal! We appreciate your support.
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