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Oregon secures $6.47M in state and philanthropy funds to fight food insecurity after federal shutdown exposed gaps in access.
Over $6 million in state funds have been matched by philanthropy through Oregon’s Disaster Funders Network, totaling $6.47 million to combat food insecurity across the state.
Governor Tina Kotek announced the effort after a food emergency declaration during the federal shutdown, which revealed persistent gaps in food access despite restored SNAP benefits.
Funds are supporting food banks, pantries, and community groups from Tillamook to Klamath counties, with flexible grants covering staffing, transportation, senior meals, and rural and Indigenous programs.
The Oregon Department of Emergency Management and the Office of Resilience and Emergency Management helped identify unmet needs and guide distribution.
Over $4 million has already been awarded, strengthening the state’s crisis response and long-term food system resilience.
Oregon asegura $6.47M en fondos estatales y filantrópicos para combatir la inseguridad alimentaria después de que el cierre federal expuso brechas en el acceso.