Metro Announcements Posts

BULK products on POL and who can order

Courtney Wright — Fri, 30 Sep 2022 13:14:08 -0700

Only a sample image - not what is available at OFBYou, like many folks, have probably been excited to see some new meat offerings when you go online to place your order. Currently there's "Meat, Chicken, BULK" and recently there was "Bacon, BULK." If you were a program that is NOT a meal site, and ordered this product, you may have also received…

Temperature control training session October 18, 2022

Maxine Chaney — Wed, 21 Sep 2022 09:40:23 -0700

Let’s break this down. Food is energy. The process to convert one to the other involves our teeth, enzymes, and bacteria breaking the plant, animal or cupcake back down into chemicals that our cells are programmed to utilize. Several types of bacteria are a vital part of our normal healthy digestive system and they like to eat what we like to eat.…

Webinar: Applying for a Network Support Fund Capacity Building Grant from Oregon Food Bank

Courtney Wright — Fri, 16 Sep 2022 13:51:49 -0700

Webinar: Applying for a Network Support Fund Capacity Building Grant from Oregon Food Bank

Monday, September 26
9:00 - 10:30 a.m.
Online via Zoom

This webinar will explain how to apply for a Capacity Building Grant of up to $25,000 through Oregon Food Bank’s Network Support Fund grant program. Presenters will explain who is eligible and give advice…

Rust On Hominy Cans

Josh Baruch — Tue, 09 Aug 2022 07:40:38 -0700

We recently discovered light rust on a number of cans of hominy (Alfresco brand). This small amount of rust is the result of a manufacturing issue, and it is considered a cosmetic blemish, not a food safety issue. We still have a full truckload of this product in our inventory, so you may continue to notice minor rust on cans you receive for a…

Food Systems Ambassador & FEAST Applications are Open!

Courtney Wright — Fri, 05 Aug 2022 11:59:26 -0700

Ambassador Liban Satu
Applications for two Oregon Food Bank community food systems programs are now open!

Food Systems Ambassadors are leaders from culturally specific communities across Oregon who work on projects aimed to improve their community's access to food security resources, address root causes of hunger, and create engagement…

Last call for Equity Institute registration!

Courtney Wright — Wed, 27 Jul 2022 08:27:58 -0700

Oregon Food Bank is pleased to invite you to participate in our 3rd annual Equity Institute taking place Monday, September 26th - Friday, September 30th, 2022 from 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Pacific Time via Zoom! The Institute offers 5 interactive sessions, 6 hours per session to equip participants with the knowledge, skills and tools to advance equity…

Paper bags available

Courtney Wright — Tue, 07 Jun 2022 13:52:36 -0700

Are you in need of bags? Our friends at Northeast Emergency Food Program have paper bags to share! Contact A'Jay or Amanda to schedule a pickup.

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Peanut Butter Recall - updated with new affected products

Ally Meyer — Tue, 24 May 2022 10:45:52 -0700

UPDATE: J.M. Smucker Co.’s voluntary recall of select Jif products in the United States has prompted more manufacturers and retailers to voluntarily recall additional Jif products due to the potential presence of Salmonella contamination.

Please read the releases below from Albertsons/Safeway, Del Monte and Mary's Harvest Fresh Foods and two candy…

Free TriMet adult day passes available now!

Jackie Liang — Tue, 24 May 2022 08:29:40 -0700

The Metro Services team has 1,300 TriMet adult day passes available now for our Metro Partner Agencies for distribution to clients.

If you are interested in requesting some, please click here for the request form or use the full link: https://forms.gle/RHee9RWWZd7TXTS47

Reach out to Jackie at jliang@oregonfoodbank.org if you have any questions or…

Staff changes and position openings!

Courtney Wright — Tue, 17 May 2022 10:21:35 -0700

Ch-ch-changes! Our team is changing! Amy Powers' departure in February left an opening for the Manager of the Metro & Washington County Services Team, which we learned will now be led by two co-managers. We're excited to share that our own Jamie Truitt will be one manager, along with Rocky Nylund, the Founder of Mama's Community Market in…