Metro Announcements Posts

“Food Insecurity Among Older Adults” presentation Feb. 11

Courtney Wright — Thu, 05 Feb 2026 13:06:17 -0800

You are invited to attend a presentation by Dr. Colleen Heflin on the topic of “Food Insecurity Among Older Adults”. In her new book, “Food for Thought: Understanding Older Adult Food Insecurity,” Dr. Heflin with her co-author Madonna Harrington Meyer describe patterns, causes, and impacts of food insecurity among elderly residents America. The…

How we’re fighting hunger in Oregon in 2026: The Anti-Hunger Package

Courtney Wright — Tue, 03 Feb 2026 09:29:13 -0800

Oregon Food Bank believes that hunger is a policy choice. The government sets laws and policies that can either increase hunger - driving more people to our food distribution network - or that can decrease hunger - helping shorten the lines of people who are coming to us in need. We have engaged in advocacy work since the 1990s, seeking to address…

Funding Opportunity- Multnomah County Sanctuary County

Ally Meyer — Thu, 29 Jan 2026 17:02:19 -0800

In December 2025, the Multnomah County Board of Commissioners approved Budget Modification-002-26, allocating $75,000 in one-time-only funds to support community organizations not currently contracted with the County. This funding opportunity, known as the Multnomah Sanctuary Fund, is intended to address the unique needs of underserved, culturally…

Funding opportunity being offered by The National Fund for Sacred Places

Ally Meyer — Thu, 29 Jan 2026 07:15:34 -0800

Funding opportunity being offered by The National Fund for Sacred Places. These grants offer technical and financial support to congregations improving community‑serving spaces in historic houses of worship. Eligibility includes being 3+ years old, historically/culturally significant, and a community‑minded religious congregate or closely…

Help Feed Kids This Summer: Partners Needed for Summer Meals Program

Courtney Wright — Tue, 27 Jan 2026 08:43:21 -0800

NEWS RELEASE
Date: January 26, 2026
Media Contact: Liz Merah

(Salem, OR) – The Oregon Department of Education (ODE) is seeking more schools, community organizations and Tribes to be sponsors for the USDA Summer Food Service Program this year. The SFSP helps ensure that children and teens receive the nutritious meals they need during the summer…

Caution: ICE posing as utility workers

Courtney Wright — Fri, 16 Jan 2026 12:57:52 -0800

OFB received information from our contact at PGE this week to share that there have been reports of "individuals posing as PGE utility workers and using high-pressure tactics to gain home entry or demand immediate payment." Other reports have circulated that ICE is posing as different utility workers (NW Natural) to lure people out of their homes.

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New Ways to Engage!

Kelsey Hill — Mon, 05 Jan 2026 07:07:20 -0800

The Metro Services Team is always looking for more ways to engage our partners, and the New Year is a new opportunity to connect with all of you!

This Tuesday, January 6, at 10 a.m. will be our next Monthly Metro Office Hours series, a low-key, low-barrier hour for agencies to bring any questions, concerns, or wonderings to OFB…

January TEFAP update

Courtney Wright — Mon, 22 Dec 2025 07:20:56 -0800

We now have a complete picture of what to expect with TEFAP in January. Thirteen of the 14 Entitlement orders for the second half of the month are now confirmed and the last load was postponed until February because FNS needs more time to source the product. Here’s what we expect:

7 truckloads of TEFAP in the first half of January (3 of these…

Motorized pallet jack available

Courtney Wright — Wed, 17 Dec 2025 09:24:07 -0800

A business in Tigard has motorized pallet jack they would like to donate. Charger plugs into a regular wall outlet. You would need to arrange for pickup/transportation, the donor cannot deliver. Please reach out to Courtney if you're interested - cwright@oregonfoodbank.org.

Height: 79.5"
Depth: 70"
Width: 56"

New Equity Trainings!

Courtney Wright — Mon, 15 Dec 2025 10:20:40 -0800

Visit the Partner Calendar to register!