We're often asked the value of donated food per pound, and OFB's calculation is detailed below; for fiscal year 27 (Jul 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027) it will be $1.37/lb.

Feeding America undergoes their own process to assign values to different types of food products, which they pass onto us. Then OFB does some additional calculations to create a donated product value that is more specific to us (details about this process are included in the Donated Inventory Valuation Summary documents linked…

SNAP Policy Updates: What's Changed and What's Coming

Renewal Interviews Have Resumed for All Households
Effective June 1, renewal interviews have resumed for all SNAP households, including those in which all adults are age 60 or older or have a disability and there is no earned income. These households had been exempt from renewal interviews since pandemic-era flexibilities were introduced. This change is expected to affect approximately 187,000 Oregonians.

Interviews are conducted by phone.…

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 Levy. We serve children and families experiencing food insecurity who live within the city of Portland whose income level is 185% or lower of the…

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, volunteer, or receive career center training. For those who struggle to meet those requirements, the state of Oregon offers an alternative, lesser-known…

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

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 improve conditions for renters and people experiencing housing instability.

PLEASE share this survey with your networks! And/or please take a few…

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 this hilariously irreverent examination of food insecurity, government assistance, and grassroot solutions to global issues. Presented by Portland…

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 in Beaverton and able to deploy assistance quickly. As part of the eligibility requirements, funding may only be used to assist Beaverton residents. 

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The 2026 TEFAP income guidelines are updated and ready to use! Please begin using this version of the Form 4sign 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 posters and remove your blue 2025 versions. You will be sent copies in English and Spanish, but if you would like other languages, please email mwcs@o…