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The Oregon Hunger Relief Task Force was created by the State Legislature in 1989 to collaborate with state agencies, businesses, non-profit organizations, public officials and local communities to end hunger in Oregon. We invite you to learn more about us , our partners, and our mission.
 
 
What's New! 

Re-thinking our efforts to end hunger
New! Child Nutrition Programs survey
Has charity become more important than social justice? Dr. Larry Brown, former director of the Center on Hunger & Poverty, asks us to consider this question. Read his recent speech and let us know what you think. Reply to This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it
Federal Child Nutrition Programs will be reauthorized in 2009. The time to plan is now!  We need your help to gather information about works and how we can improve programs that serve meals to children both during and outside of school-time       More
Governor's Hunger Week
Farm Bill in Conference Committee
Governor Kulongoski declares Hunger Week May 26 - 30. Each spring, Governor Kulongoski challenges the public to learn more about hunger in their communities and become part of the solution. There are many opportunities, large and small, to make a difference
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Both the Senate & House passed a Farm Bill - now a conference committee must work out the differences. The federal Farm Bill reauthorizes several nutrition programs that help Oregonians put food on the table, including food stamps.
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Announcements

Oregon SafeNet has a new website! Take a look at www.oregonsafenet.org
Get your EITC! CASH Oregon provides free federal and state tax information and preparation 
AmeriCorps*VISTA and Food Stamps: AmeriCorps*VISTA members perform a vital service for our communities, yet many are faced with hunger because of inconsistencies in federal legislation. Learn more...
2007 Oregon Legislative Session: Read our Wrap-Up-Report
For more info on the 2008 legislation supported by the Task Force this session, view our Issue Fact Sheets .
Food Stamps are a valuable resource for hungry Oregonians. Learn more on our Food Stamp Outreach Page.
Interested in your eligibility for food stamps and other programs? Call 1-800-SafeNet or visit http://www.oregonhelps.org/ for confidential information.
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