Welcome to OHRTF!
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.
participation rates and highlights the important role of food stamps in Oregon.
What's
New:
"Opportunities to Thrive" Conference October 6-8
| Oregon's Poverty Rating improves slightly
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| Oregonians will gather in Salem October 6-8 for the 2008 Conference: Creating Opportunities to Thrive. The conference will engage participants in taking action on behalf of vulnerable Oregonians. More
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New data released in August by the U.S. Census Bureau show Oregon's poverty rate dropped from 13.2% in 2000 to 12.9% in 2007. However, the percent of Oregonians without health insurance rose to 17.3%. More |
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Child Nutrition Reauthorization in 2009
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OHRTF prepares for 2009 Legislative Session
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Every five years congress reauthorizes federal child nutrition programs. 2009 will be an important year to improve school lunches, summer meals for kids, after-school snack programs, WIC, and more
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The Oregon Hunger Relief Task Force has developed a 2009 legislative agenda. Key public policy priorities in 2009 will support family economic stability and help Oregon communities thrive.
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