Metro Announcements Posts

Meals 4 Kids Program – Accepting Referrals

Ally Meyer — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 07:27:14 -0700

The Meals 4 Kids program is currently accepting referrals. If you are working with families who may benefit from our home meal delivery program, we encourage you to submit a referral.

You can access the online referral form here:https://www.mowp.org/what-we-do/meals-for-kids/

The Meals 4 Kids program is primarily funded by the Portland Children’s…

Oregon's Workfare Program

Kelsey Hill — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 11:43:59 -0700

People participating in the Workfare Program aren't paid but gain experience while reducing and meeting SNAP work requirements. Agencies hosting them expand their workforce and capacity without hiring additional staff.

Thousands of Oregonians have lost their SNAP benefits in the aftermath of a new federal law that requires more of them to work,…

World Refugee Day Walk 2026

Ally Meyer — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 10:28:23 -0700

Please see the attached flyers for the World Refugee Day walk in Portland on June 20th. If you would like to request translated versions of the flyer, please email Emma at: emma@pnwrsg.org

Housing Survey

Courtney Wright — Thu, 21 May 2026 11:35:33 -0700

The Stable Homes for Oregon Families Coalition is circulating a survey to help them determine what housing / homelessness issues to prioritize in the 2027 legislative session.

Renters, People Experiencing Homelessness or Housing Instability, Advocates, and Allies – this survey is for YOU! This is a great opportunity to shape the policy agenda to…

Calling all theatre fans!

Mary Carman — Wed, 20 May 2026 11:43:35 -0700

In a SNAPpy (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, that is!) musical comedy like no other, Kristina Wong, self-proclaimed #FoodBankInfluencer gives us a karaoke fueled education on America’s emergency food system. After experiencing the lacking food distribution from New York to the Navajo Nation, Kristina Wong returns, as only she can, with…

City of Beaverton Grant Available for those impacted by ICE

Ally Meyer — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 08:20:17 -0700

Beaverton City Council has designated $25,000 from its own budget for a one-time Community Assistance Grant, a funding opportunity for organizations supporting immigrant and refugee community members impacted by ICE detainment. Eligible applicants must be community-based organizations that serve Beaverton residents, with preference for those based…

2026 TEFAP Income Guidelines are here!

Courtney Wright — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:31:15 -0700

The 2026 TEFAP income guidelines are updated and ready to use! Please begin using this version of the Form 4 sign in sheet. If you hand out Authorized Representative forms, they can be found here in multiple languages.

Updated Income Guideline posters will be sent out on orders soon! You can find copies here in 12 languages. Please hang the yellow…

New Equity Trainings Available!

Courtney Wright — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 10:55:21 -0700

ANTICIPATED FOOD & PRODUCE LOADS - WEEK OF 3/23

Kelsey Hill — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 08:07:10 -0700

Please remember these are expected truckloads coming to the OFB warehouse this week. Reminder: It will take a few days for items to appear in inventory depending on when the loads are received into the warehouse. Food is first received into the Statewide warehouse and then must be transformed/moved to the Metro and West warehouses, including a…

Walk-in cooler/freezer available

Courtney Wright — Thu, 05 Mar 2026 05:33:33 -0800

From our colleagues at Tualatin Food Pantry:

We are in the process of replacing our walk-in freezer/walk-in cooler. Our walk-in freezer is in good used shape. Our freezer has three glass doors to serve clients and a large door to access the storage area.

The walk-in cooler needs some repair work that would cost about $13K to complete (as of Nov…