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Hunger Action Month Shines a Light on Food Insecurity in Central Oregon

September focuses on taking action to end hunger
by Wally Hofmann

As food costs continue to rise, hunger cannot be solved by any single person or organization acting alone. Many families face difficult choices each month: paying for groceries or filling a prescription; repairing a vehicle or covering utility bills; buying food or paying rent. September is Hunger Action Month, a nationwide campaign raising awareness about […]

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Here’s Where Kids Can Get Meals Starting Monday

Grab-and-go locations offer free meals for kids; some offer adult meals for a low price
Avatar photo Nicole Vulcan

Monday will be a quiet day at schools across Oregon—but one of schools’ most vital resources will continue to be available. On Thursday night, Gov. Kate Brown ordered all Oregon schools to close as of Monday, March 16, and to remain closed through March 31 due to concerns around COVID-19. That left many concerned about […]

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You Are What You Eat

Proposed changes to the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act sparks concern amongst local parents
Avatar photo Cayla Clark

The Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act, a federal statute spearheaded by Michelle Obama and signed into law by President Barack Obama in 2010, set new standards for school meals, ensuring that kids in grades K-12 ate nutritionally-focused food. Changes in menu items included more fruits and vegetables, fat-free milk and whole grains. In 2013, the U.S. […]

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