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flag Oregon secures $6.47M in state and philanthropy funds to fight food insecurity after federal shutdown exposed gaps in access.

flag 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. flag 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. flag 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. flag The Oregon Department of Emergency Management and the Office of Resilience and Emergency Management helped identify unmet needs and guide distribution. flag Over $4 million has already been awarded, strengthening the state’s crisis response and long-term food system resilience.

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