Oregon Hunger Task Force

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all persons have the
right to be free from
hunger

Since 1989, the Oregon Hunger Task Force has worked as a statewide advocate for Oregonians who are hungry or at risk of hunger. The Task Force works collaboratively with stakeholders throughout Oregon to promote community awareness, compile research, and develop proposals for government action.

Research

The Task Force researches, documents, and raises awareness about the extent of hunger in Oregon. Learn more about our efforts below.
County Fact Sheets
Status of Hunger Reports
Coordinate
The Task Force coordinates the provision of food and nutrition services across the state.
Learn about our meetings and listening sessions across the state.
Listening Sessions
Meetings
Recommend
The Task Force makes recommendations for government action for the alleviation of hunger. Learn more about our recommendations.
Policy Recommendations
Plan to End Hunger
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The Problem

the status of hunger in Oregon

Currently, 1 in 4 Oregonians are food insecure. Pre-COVID, Oregon’s general population food insecurity rate reflected that 1 in 10 Oregonians were struggling to put food on the table. The rates of food insecurity and hunger (or “very low food security”) in Oregon had been steadily declining and dropped below the US average by 2019. According to a December 2020 report from Professor Mark Edwards at Oregon State University, rates of food insecurity and hunger in Oregon more than doubled in 2020, with an estimated 1 million Oregonians experiencing food insecurity. Meanwhile, due in large part to historical and current systemic injustices, disparities of experience of hunger persist. Communities of color and single mothers experience hunger at rates 2 to 3 times higher than the general population
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Hunger

That's Greater than the Populations of Salem & Bend Combined

Food Insecurity

Plan to End Hunger

Plan to End Hunger

The Oregon Hunger Task Force was created by the State Legislature in 1989 to act as a resource within government and as a statewide advocate for Oregonians who are at risk of hunger. When the Task Force was created, the Oregon Legislature declared that “All persons have the right to be free from hunger.”
This cross-sector group has worked over the past 30 years to hold the state accountable to this bold statement, setting a clear roadmap for the changes and investments that need to be made to make progress. The Task Force works collaboratively among its 28 members and with stakeholders throughout Oregon to compile research on the status of hunger and develop proposals for government action. Through the linked non-profit, Partners for a Hunger-Free Oregon, a staff of eleven works statewide to promote community awareness, connect people to nutrition programs, and advocate for systemic changes to prevent hunger.
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Goal 1

Increase Economic Stability For People, Communities, And The State
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Strategy

Institute Universal Free School Meals For Children
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Strategy

Expand The Earned Income Tax Credit So That More Families Have Income For Food And Basic Needs.
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Goal 2

ImProve Food Assistance Safety Net.
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Goal 3

Cultivate A Strong Regional Food System In Oregon.
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Strategy

Increase Investments In Farm-To-Cafeteria And School Garden Initiatives
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Accomp-lishments

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Goal 1

Increase Economic Stability For People, Communities, And The State
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Strategy

Institute Universal Free School Meals For Children
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Goal 2

ImProve Food Assistance Safety Net.
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Strategy

Expand The Earned Income Tax Credit So That More Families Have Income For Food And Basic Needs.
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Goal 3

Cultivate A Strong Regional Food System In Oregon.
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Strategy

Increase Investments In Farm-To-Cafeteria And School Garden Initiatives
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Our Work & Policy Recommendations

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Email

Chris@oregonhunger.org

Phone

(503) 595-5501 x 313

Address

97214, United States

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History

The Oregon Hunger Task Force (originally called The Oregon Hunger Relief Task Force) was created by the State Legislature in 1989 (ORS 458.532) to act as a resource within government and as a statewide advocate for Oregonians who are hungry or at risk of hunger. The Task Force works collaboratively with stakeholders throughout Oregon to promote community awareness, compile research, develop proposals for government action, and conduct outreach to expand participation in federal nutrition programs.
When the Task Force was created, Oregon ranked high for hunger among states, and the legislature declared that
“All persons have the right to be free from hunger.”
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The Oregon Hunger Task Force is coordinated by Partners for a Hunger-Free Oregon.
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The Oregon Hunger Task Force is coordinated by Partners for a Hunger-Free Oregon.

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