Metro Announcements Postshttps://ofbportals.oregonfoodbank.org/home/partner_support/partner_support/partner_agencies/metro_announcements_page/metro_announcements_postsOFB PortalsSummer Heat Advisoryhttps://ofbportals.oregonfoodbank.org/home/partner_support/partner_support/partner_agencies/metro_announcements_page/metro_announcements_posts/summer_heat_advisory<div><p id="isPasted">With the excessive heat this week and next, and likely through the summer, please make the decision that is safest for your site, volunteers, and clients as concerns your distributions. This is partially reliant on your operation -  what hours you distribute, if you are appointment based, and so forth. When deciding to close, please notify us as…</p></div>Kelsey HillMon, 30 Jun 2025 11:31:12 -0700https://ofbportals.oregonfoodbank.org/home/partner_support/partner_support/partner_agencies/metro_announcements_page/metro_announcements_posts/summer_heat_advisory🥕 Sourcing produce through Ample Harvesthttps://ofbportals.oregonfoodbank.org/home/partner_support/partner_support/partner_agencies/metro_announcements_page/metro_announcements_posts/_sourcing_produce_through_ample_harvest<div><p id="isPasted"><img src="/.api2/binaries/dJfVnSPaSw/thumbnails/AH_Logo_Round_1024x1024-transparent.gif?height=224&amp;width=225" style="width: 223px; height: 223.51px;" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-fir" data-key="dJfVnSPaSw" data-contentlength="40515" data-contenttype="image/gif" data-binarylocation="/.api2/binaries/dJfVnSPaSw/download/AH_Logo_Round_1024x1024-transparent.gif" data-thumbnaillocation="/.api2/binaries/dJfVnSPaSw/thumbnails/AH_Logo_Round_1024x1024-transparent.gif" data-name="AH_Logo_Round_1024x1024-transparent.gif" data-isprofilephoto="false" data-ig-embed-key="dJfVnSPaSw">With uncertainty around food flow, we want to do all we can to fight against the scarcity mindset. This is difficult to do when we see our shelves more bare than ever before, but there are still tools and resources to help connect our neighbors with fresh food.</p><p><a href="https://ampleharvest.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Ample Harvest</strong></a> is a free, opt-in, nationwide registry that enables gardeners who've grown…</p></div>Courtney WrightWed, 21 May 2025 05:55:54 -0700https://ofbportals.oregonfoodbank.org/home/partner_support/partner_support/partner_agencies/metro_announcements_page/metro_announcements_posts/_sourcing_produce_through_ample_harvestFree Grants Workshop - Thurs, April 24https://ofbportals.oregonfoodbank.org/home/partner_support/partner_support/partner_agencies/metro_announcements_page/metro_announcements_posts/free_grants_workshop_thurs_april_24<div><p><img width="211" src="https://ci3.googleusercontent.com/meips/ADKq_NauUGvOFz5LbALl4-CpWwlcSKW_V1dMRBDQC_BkXdozjtJ8gd-rfYICw9GIrQcxL4ortVRgGsbLgVEj7mEimiAtmnVLUCP6NwOlN1yajdkFJTYC0KILpNtOD-RFwf8DbjlaeiUuxnmZzR46HnDONIm2K58O8Q=s0-d-e1-ft#https://files.constantcontact.com/d0a57ab5001/6b9fd375-4cef-4a83-8e1d-5fc42d0130ae.png?rdr=true" alt="" data-bit="iit" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-fir">Our colleagues at the Nonprofit Association of Oregon are sponsoring this event so nonprofits can attend for free!</p><p><strong>The Grantsmanship Game 2025: Playing to Win (Free)</strong><br>April 24th from 10 to 11:30 a.m. (PT)</p> <p id="isPasted">NAO is excited to partner with GrantsMagic U to offer this timely masterclass training – suitable for both complete grants newbies and seasoned…</p></div>Courtney WrightThu, 17 Apr 2025 10:27:20 -0700https://ofbportals.oregonfoodbank.org/home/partner_support/partner_support/partner_agencies/metro_announcements_page/metro_announcements_posts/free_grants_workshop_thurs_april_24Summer EBT is back!https://ofbportals.oregonfoodbank.org/home/partner_support/partner_support/partner_agencies/metro_announcements_page/metro_announcements_posts/summer_ebt_is_back<div><p><img src="/.api2/binaries/103u4jtLu9/thumbnails/sebt-logo-hz.png?width=300" style="width: 300px; height: auto;" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-fir" data-key="103u4jtLu9" data-contentlength="16034" data-contenttype="image/png" data-binarylocation="/.api2/binaries/103u4jtLu9/download/sebt-logo-hz.png" data-thumbnaillocation="/.api2/binaries/103u4jtLu9/thumbnails/sebt-logo-hz.png" data-name="sebt-logo-hz.png" data-isprofilephoto="false" data-ig-embed-key="103u4jtLu9">Summer EBT (SEBT) is a grocery benefits program that helps families buy food for their school-aged children when school is out. Each summer, families will get one payment of $120 on an Oregon EBT card for each eligible child to buy groceries. Unused Summer EBT benefits expire 122 days after issuance.</p><p>Families may automatically receive Summer EBT in…</p></div>Courtney WrightWed, 09 Apr 2025 10:26:16 -0700https://ofbportals.oregonfoodbank.org/home/partner_support/partner_support/partner_agencies/metro_announcements_page/metro_announcements_posts/summer_ebt_is_backCollege to County Mentorship Programhttps://ofbportals.oregonfoodbank.org/home/partner_support/partner_support/partner_agencies/metro_announcements_page/metro_announcements_posts/college_to_county_mentorship_program<div><h1 id="isPasted"><span style="font-size: 24px;">College to County Eligibility &amp; Recommendations</span></h1> <h1><span style="font-size: 24px;">Eligibility</span></h1> <ul> <li style="font-size: 16px;">18 years or older. Few positions are 21 or older. (See position descriptions)</li> <li style="font-size: 16px;">Must reside in Oregon or Washington during employment</li> <li style="font-size: 16px;">Proof of employment eligibility in the United States</li> <li style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Currently enrolled undergraduate college student</strong> <ul style="font-size: initial;"> <li style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Going into Sophomore year, Junior,…</strong></li></ul></li></ul></div>Ally MeyerWed, 02 Apr 2025 14:05:05 -0700https://ofbportals.oregonfoodbank.org/home/partner_support/partner_support/partner_agencies/metro_announcements_page/metro_announcements_posts/college_to_county_mentorship_programCommodity Credit Corporation (CCC) USDA Cutshttps://ofbportals.oregonfoodbank.org/home/partner_support/partner_support/partner_agencies/metro_announcements_page/metro_announcements_posts/commodity_credit_corporation_ccc_usda_cuts<div><p dir="ltr" id="isPasted">Oregon Food Bank recently learned of a funding freeze that could impact food access sites in the Metro region and across the state. The Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC), a subset of The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP), provides millions of pounds of food that we distribute to our community members. In late 2024, TEFAP Bonus Commodities…</p></div>Kelsey HillTue, 25 Mar 2025 08:17:11 -0700https://ofbportals.oregonfoodbank.org/home/partner_support/partner_support/partner_agencies/metro_announcements_page/metro_announcements_posts/commodity_credit_corporation_ccc_usda_cutsNon-Commercial Egg Donation Guidancehttps://ofbportals.oregonfoodbank.org/home/partner_support/partner_support/partner_agencies/metro_announcements_page/metro_announcements_posts/non_commercial_egg_donation_guidance<div><p><strong><img src="/.api2/binaries/LrCA0s1gFe/thumbnails/backyard-chickens-27.jpg?width=300" style="width: 300px; height: auto;" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-fir" data-key="LrCA0s1gFe" data-contentlength="257293" data-contenttype="image/jpeg" data-binarylocation="/.api2/binaries/LrCA0s1gFe/download/backyard-chickens-27.jpg" data-thumbnaillocation="/.api2/binaries/LrCA0s1gFe/thumbnails/backyard-chickens-27.jpg" data-name="backyard-chickens-27.jpg" data-isprofilephoto="false" data-ig-embed-key="LrCA0s1gFe"></strong><em>Taken from <a href="https://extension.oregonstate.edu/ask-extension/featured/can-eggs-backyard-chickens-be-donated-food-pantry" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">this article</a> from OSU Extension Service.</em></p> <strong>Q: With egg prices being so expensive at the grocery store, I wonder if the excess eggs from our backyard chickens can be donated to our local food pantry?</strong> <p><br><strong>A:</strong> Some Oregonians are generously trying to find ways to help their food-insecure neighbors by donating eggs from backyard chicken coops to…</p></div>Courtney WrightFri, 07 Mar 2025 09:09:52 -0800https://ofbportals.oregonfoodbank.org/home/partner_support/partner_support/partner_agencies/metro_announcements_page/metro_announcements_posts/non_commercial_egg_donation_guidanceSpring Network Equity Community of Practice coming soon!https://ofbportals.oregonfoodbank.org/home/partner_support/partner_support/partner_agencies/metro_announcements_page/metro_announcements_posts/spring_network_equity_community_of_practice_coming_soon<div><p id="isPasted"><img src="/.api2/binaries/Gk5FXdH8dH/thumbnails/hands-2082x1171.jpg?height=154&amp;width=276" style="width: 274px; height: 154.45px;" class="fr-fic fr-fir fr-dii" data-key="Gk5FXdH8dH" data-contentlength="1065021" data-contenttype="image/jpeg" data-binarylocation="/.api2/binaries/Gk5FXdH8dH/download/hands-2082x1171.jpg" data-thumbnaillocation="/.api2/binaries/Gk5FXdH8dH/thumbnails/hands-2082x1171.jpg" data-name="hands-2082x1171.jpg" data-isprofilephoto="false" data-ig-embed-key="Gk5FXdH8dH">The Network Equity &amp; Racial Justice Team is getting ready to launch their Equity Community of Practice. This is a bi-weekly space intended to convene members of Regional Food Banks (RFB) and Partner Agencies (PA) in Oregon and SW Washington. This virtual space is intended to support participants in experiencing and building on skills that…</p></div>Courtney WrightMon, 03 Mar 2025 07:11:25 -0800https://ofbportals.oregonfoodbank.org/home/partner_support/partner_support/partner_agencies/metro_announcements_page/metro_announcements_posts/spring_network_equity_community_of_practice_coming_soonNew Form Four and TEFAP Manualhttps://ofbportals.oregonfoodbank.org/home/partner_support/partner_support/partner_agencies/metro_announcements_page/metro_announcements_posts/new_form_four_and_tefap_manual<div><p id="isPasted">The USDA's Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) has on a national level rolled out updated guidelines prohibiting collecting addresses from program participants, and as our partners are aware with signing our new Partner Agreement, also prohibited requiring documentation (identification cards, bills, mail, etc.) of any kind during intake.…</p></div>Kelsey HillThu, 20 Feb 2025 11:09:06 -0800https://ofbportals.oregonfoodbank.org/home/partner_support/partner_support/partner_agencies/metro_announcements_page/metro_announcements_posts/new_form_four_and_tefap_manualInclement Weather Remindershttps://ofbportals.oregonfoodbank.org/home/partner_support/partner_support/partner_agencies/metro_announcements_page/metro_announcements_posts/inclement_weather_reminders<div><p><img src="/.api2/binaries/qXi59h4phe/thumbnails/Forestar Blogs (4).png?height=185&amp;width=186" style="width: 184px; height: 184.768px;" class="fr-fic fr-fir fr-dii" data-key="qXi59h4phe" data-contentlength="225559" data-contenttype="image/png" data-binarylocation="/.api2/binaries/qXi59h4phe/download/Forestar Blogs (4).png" data-thumbnaillocation="/.api2/binaries/qXi59h4phe/thumbnails/Forestar Blogs (4).png" data-name="Forestar Blogs (4).png" data-isprofilephoto="false" data-ig-embed-key="qXi59h4phe">T'is the season for winter weather! As we prep for the possibility of ice or snow on a given day, here are a few reminders when it comes to your OFB order:</p> <ul> <li>If you are <strong>closing </strong>due to weather, please email <a href="mailto:EmergencyResponse@oregonfoodbank.org" target="_blank">EmergencyResponse@ oregonfoodbank.org</a> with that information so Food Finder can be updated. <em>(Pre-emptive closure decisions made with 24 hours…</em></li></ul></div>Courtney WrightTue, 11 Feb 2025 12:43:53 -0800https://ofbportals.oregonfoodbank.org/home/partner_support/partner_support/partner_agencies/metro_announcements_page/metro_announcements_posts/inclement_weather_reminders