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Oregon food banks forced to tighten belts as hunger swells across the state
Rising prices and soaring demand show no sign of subsiding.

Oregon food assistance needs remain high. Advocates say Biden’s plan could help
The pandemic caused historically high demands for food assistance in Oregon, demands that remained high through 2022.

Pension hike not enough for Venezuelans to afford basic food
Venezuela has just over five million pensioners, according to official figures. Annual inflation, which slowed last year but still reached 686.4%, has eaten up their pensions for years.

Ukraine says 300 died in theater attack, hunger grips cities
Ukrainian authorities in the besieged ruins of Mariupol say that about 300 people died when a Russian airstrike blew up a theater where hundreds of civilians were sheltering.
Church sues Brookings for restricting homeless meal services
The City of Brookings, Oregon is being sued after the city passed an ordinance that prohibited St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church from serving more than two free meals a week to the homeless without a permit.
Some Oregon food banks are feeling the effects of supply chain issues
Across the country, supply chain issues are causing shortages in food. And Oregon is no exception.
More than 1 million need urgent food aid in south Madagascar
International agencies warn that more than 1.1 million people in southern Madagascar urgently need food aid.

Fewer in US turn to food banks, but millions still in need
Hunger and food insecurity across the United States have dropped measurably over the past six months, but the need remains far above pre-pandemic levels.

Fruit Tree Project | New Multnomah County Sheriff | Coastal Labor Shortage
There's a new sheriff in town, and a solution for all that ripe fruit on your trees. Also, we discuss the shortage of labor at the coast.
Portland Nonprofit Treats SNAP Recipients
Live.Treat.Heal.Repeat aims to provide medical and other non-food supplies to those who get SNAP benefits.