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Legislative Emergency Board funds will help to address rising food insecurity across Oregon in the wake of COVID-19
PORTLAND, OR The Oregon Legislature’s Emergency Board today approved a $2.9 million investment in emergency food assistance through the Oregon Food Bank Network a critical allocation at a time when nearly 1 in 5 state residents face hunger. The measure will increase the amount of nutritious food available at Oregon pantries and meal sites over the course of the next three months as the ongoing pandemic continues to impact area communities.
Oregon Food Bank released the following statement from CEO Susannah Morgan regarding today’s legislative action:
Oregon Food Bank welcomes $2.9 million in state emergency food aid
But calls it stopgap and says federal help desperately needed
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) The Oregon Legislature’s Emergency Board on Friday approved a $2.9 million investment in emergency food assistance through the Oregon Food Bank Network a critical allocation at a time when nearly 1 in 5 state residents face hunger.
The measure will increase the amount of nutritious food available at Oregon pantries and meal sites over the course of the next three months as the ongoing pandemic continues to impact area communities, the organization said.
Oregon Food Bank released the following statement from CEO Susannah Morgan regarding Friday’s legislative action: