Feeding Oregon: What You Can Do

Oregon faces a critical moment — and together, we can respond.

This weekend, one in six Oregonians — 757,000 people — expect to lose federal food benefits known as SNAP. This includes more than 210,000 children.

The surge in demand will fall on Oregon’s already strained food network. Food banks have seen a steep increase in assistance requests: the number of visits people made to food banks in Oregon and Southwest Washington is up 50% since 2023.

Governor Tina Kotek has committed $5 million in state funds to help food banks bridge the gap — a meaningful step, but not enough to replace the $142 million in federal food assistance Oregon families typically receive each month through SNAP.

The situation is urgent, and Oregonians are stepping up.

What You Can Do

Your generosity can help feed Oregonians.

Here are three ways to make an immediate difference:

1. Give locally. Locate a food resource in your area to support.
2. Give directly to the Oregon Food Bank.
3. Give through the Stronger Together Fund of Oregon Community Foundation. Your contribution will deliver rapid-response funding to food banks and pantries statewide. Give online or contact your Donor Relations Officer to give through a Donor Advised Fund. 

OCF’s Immediate Response

Oregon Community Foundation is:

• Coordinating with partners in food banking, philanthropy and local communities.
• Providing timely information and resources to donors.
• Convening partners to plan both short-term relief and long-term resilience.

Hunger in Rural and Underserved Communities

In rural and remote Oregon, residents face food insecurity rates nearly double those in urban areas.

Communities that have faced historic inequities — including many Black, Indigenous, Latino and immigrant communities — are also more likely to experience hunger.

Your generosity can ensure more Oregonians have access to food.

Understanding Hunger in Oregon

• One in six Oregonians relied on SNAP before the shutdown.
• 1 in 8 people and 1 in 6 children in Oregon and Southwest Washington face food insecurity.
• Food bank visits rose from 1.5 million in 2019 to 2.9 million in 2025 — and continue to climb.
• Rural communities and those facing historic inequities are disproportionately affected.

Why Your Giving Matters

Today

• Meet a surge in hunger across the state.
• Support the vital work of Oregon complex network of regional food banks and local pantries.
• Relieve immediate strain on distribution systems and volunteer capacity.

Tomorrow

• Build a more resilient, equitable food system.
• Support stronger partnerships to secure sustainable access to food.

Together, We Can Feed Oregon

Every dollar matters. Every action helps.

Give Locally

Donate to Oregon Food Bank

Support OCF’s Stronger Together Fund

If you have a donor advised fund at OCF and would like to support hunger relief organizations in Oregon, please contact your Donor Relations Officer.

If you’re new to OCF, our Philanthropic Advisors can help you make the most of your giving.