@hungerfreeoregon
🍎 Fighting for a future where all Oregonians are free from hunger ⚖️ Making lasting systemic change through transformative policies 🍓 So that everyone has affordable, nourishing, and culturally approriate food www.oregonhunger.org
📢 Keep School Meals for All (SB 1581) Moving Forward
SB 1581 (School Meals for All) is on to the Ways and Means Committee. Now is the time to let key legislators know that Oregonians want School Meals for All to keep this bill moving forward ⏩ Take action TODAY at bit.ly/SMFA26
We're so grateful for the incredible interest we've gotten for our Policy Advocate position! With the overwhelming response, we've decided to close the application window for this role next Friday, Nov. 21, 2025. If you're interested, we'd love to hear from you! Check out oregonhunger.org/careers
As of today, SNAP participants in Oregon should find their full November benefits available! 🎉 After a court found that the federal government was illegally withholding SNAP benefits, ODHS quickly loaded recipient cards, making Oregonians some of the first to receive their November grocery benefits
Partners for a Hunger-Free Oregon seeks a Policy Advocate to help advance PHFO's mission to end hunger through policy advocacy, outreach, and community education, with a focus on SNAP advocacy and outreach.
Visit oregonhunger.org/careers for more details.
With changes to SNAP and the government shutdown, it’s an uncertain, challenging time for Oregonians. Help is available. From @oregonfoodbank’s Food Finder to @orhumanservices Food Resources page, there are many tools to find local food assistance. Visit bit.ly/PHFOFoodListto learn more.
We share a huge THANK YOU to the 225 organizations across Oregon who signed on to our letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary demanding the agency fund November SNAP benefits, which are at risk due to the government shutdown.
Read the full letter at tinyurl.com/ORSNAPLetter
If the federal government shutdown continues into November, it will impact food benefits for Oregonians, including SNAP and WIC. At PHFO, we believe food is a human right. Visit bit.ly/SNAPdisruption for our joint statement on these impacts and visit bit.ly/ORFoodResources for local resources.
Changes are coming to SNAP on October 1 regarding work requirements, impacting refugees and asylees, and affecting households receiving SNAP energy assistance benefits.
Learn more details about upcoming changes at
Are my SNAP benefits coming if the federal government shuts down?
Yes! October SNAP benefits WILL be available. Continue to use SNAP as usual.
But... we can't be certain that SNAP will operate normally if the shutdown continues into November. We'll share more information as it is available.
As PHFO moves forward in our fight, we continue to build an org with the skills & expertise to carry out our mission. To that end, we are excited to share that Allie Yee has joined our team as Interim Executive Director!
Join us in welcoming Allie & learn more about her at bit.ly/PHFOInterimED
What a year it's been! We’re excited to share our 2025 Annual Report—a look back at the progress we’ve made together and the challenges ahead in building a hunger-free Oregon.
From policy wins to community partnerships, this report highlights the power of collective action.
bit.ly/PHFO2025AR
This #LaborDay, we honor the workers who keep our communities nourished—from farmworkers and food service staff, to grocery clerks, school nutrition workers, and beyond.
Today, let’s celebrate workers—and recommit to building a future where every job provides dignity, fair wages, and security.
We love meeting and chatting with you about your SNAP questions! Join us today for SNAP office hours from 11-1 at bit.ly/snap-office-hours
Please note that there will be no office hours September 5th or 12th. We look forward to seeing you today, and again on Sept 19th!
Some important changes are coming to SNAP soon. SNAP recipients who qualify as "Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents" will be subject to the three-month time limit for receiving benefits, unless they receive an exemption or report 80 hours a month of work activities.
bit.ly/PHFO-time-limits
Changes are coming to SNAP in Oregon –Join us this Thursday for a webinar to discuss the changes to SNAP time limits and what they mean for you and your community.
Register now at bit.ly/45ZBS8V
It was an honor to join Senator Wyden, Representative Bonamici, and Oregon Food Bank to speak out about the devastating impact SNAP cuts will have on Oregonians. We must stand together to take care of our neighbors, and call on Oregon's leaders to protect the people most at risk.
This Farmers Market Week let's celebrate how farmers markets help build a thriving and sustainable food system!
"Hoyle said she is working with the state legislature and talking 'to every single Republican' she can and asking, 'Is this actually what you intended when you made these cuts? And if not, will you work with me to get them reinstated?'"
Summer EBT is supporting Oregon kids in getting the food they need during summertime!
If you haven’t received benefits and think your child may qualify, there's still time to apply: Head to sebt.oregon.gov or call 833-673-7328 to check your eligibility and apply. Make sure to apply before Sept 3
We've said it before, and we'll say it again: SNAP is good for the economy!
In Oregon, we have thousands of grocery stores and farmers markets that rely on SNAP shoppers, who bring in $1.86 billion to Oregon's economy.
We must #ProtectSNAP!
Thanks @nytimes for elevating this important issue.
Have questions about SNAP? Join us for our weekly SNAP Office Hours on Fridays from 11am-1pm Pacific time. These online, drop-in times are for you to get answers to your questions.
Open to anyone—SNAP users, providers, advocates, etc
Just pop in Fridays 11am-1pm at: bit.ly/snap-hours
TOMORROW: Join us for our weekly SNAP Office Hours on Fridays from 11am-1pm Pacific time. These online, drop-in times are for YOU to get answers to your questions on all things SNAP.
Just pop in to the Zoom on Fridays 11am-1pm at: bit.ly/snap-hours
Congress just passed the biggest cuts to food assistance in generations: What does this mean for school meals?
In Oregon, over 94% of schools currently use a program called CEP to offer free meals to all students. But CEP eligibility depends on SNAP and Medicaid enrollment. Read more in the slides.
UPDATE: New free meal sites have opened up across Oregon! Check out the map at summerfoodoregon.org or call 211 to find the sites near you.
Summer meal sites offer free, nourishing meals for youth aged 1-18, all over the state! No registration or paperwork is needed!
We are excited to launch a new weekly resource for SNAP users. Join us every Friday from 11am-1pm for our SNAP office hours! This is an online, drop-in time for you to chat directly with our SNAP policy advocates.
Just pop in to the Zoom at: bit.ly/snap-hours
Thank you to everyone who joined our webinar last night on the changes coming to SNAP. We know there is a lot to digest in light of the recent federal cuts, and we appreciate you sharing your questions, your time and your input with us.
Find the recording and slides at: bit.ly/SNAPchangesJuly
Join us this Thursday for a free online webinar to learn about how the recent passage of the federal budget bill will affect you.
When: Thursday, July 10th at 6pm Pacific
Where: Online, via Zoom
Sign up now at: bit.ly/44QpDuL
And take a moment to share this post with someone you know!
It is very clear – SNAP is under attack. Congress just passed the largest assault on food assistance in the history of the program, and millions will be affected.
Join the fight to defend food access in Oregon! Add your name to the petition urging Oregon's leaders to fight back! bit.ly/4kqU27w
Join the team! We are seeking a Director of Development to lead our fundraising efforts and advance our mission to end hunger and its root causes.
Learn more at oregonhunger.org/employment
This is a full-time (average 36 hrs/wk), hybrid (Portland) position.
Salary: $71,000 - $79,000
