2011 Legislative Agenda

Contact: Patti Whitney-Wise

Executive Director

Email, (503) 595-5501, Ext. 302

Contact your legislator about these important priorities.

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PRESERVE food services that help end hunger

General Fund Food Program
School Breakfast co-pay
Summer Food Service Program for kids
WIC/Senior Farm Direct Program

PRESERVE basic services that stabilize families

Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF)
Employment-Related Day Care (ERDC)
Emergency Housing Account (EHA)
Headstart

STRENGTHEN services that help Oregonians both meet their basic needs and prepare for the future

Expand the Temporary Assistance to Needy Families grant and eligibility levels
Stabilize Housing costs for families
Provide start-up funds for the Afterschool Meal and Snack Program
Increase funding for WIC/Senior Farm Direct
Expand the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Funding ourpriorities

Read our 5-year plan, Ending Hunger Before it Begins: Oregon's Call to Action for more information on these and other ways to eliminate hunger in Oregon.