“Love is profoundly political. Our deepest revolution will come when we understand this truth. Only love can give us the strength to go forward in the midst of heartbreak and misery. Only love can give us the power to reconcile, to redeem, the power to renew weary spirits and save lost souls. [...]

Oregon Food Bank is excited to announce our newest addition: Andrea Williams (she/her)!  Andrea joined the OFB team this month as Deputy CEO, bringing a wealth of experience and knowledge that will play a pivotal role in advancing our vision of communities that never go hungry. We sat down with Andrea to learn [...]

Our communities have faced unprecedented challenges over the past year. Upwards of 3,000 people lost their lives, and tens of thousands more lost jobs and income. Nearly 1 in 4 Oregonians struggled to afford food, many for the first time. And the pandemic worsened existing health and economic disparities among people of color, immigrants [...]

The oldest nationally-celebrated commemoration of the end of slavery in the United States, Juneteenth is both a day of remembrance and celebration of how far we’ve come – and a day to recognize how far we have yet to go. Across the country, celebrations are held to mark the day that, more than 150 [...]

We can’t achieve key anti-hunger policy goals — let alone true systemic change that will end hunger for good — without a safe, inclusive democracy that works for everyone.  We condemn threats, violence and related actions designed to undermine our democratic processes and institutions. People who take such action must be held accountable— especially [...]