Monthly Archives: January 2012

In this session, participants discussed how public assistance programs help Oregonians get through hard times and bolster local economies. Greg Tooman (Office of Forecasting Research and Analysis) and Jessica Chanay (Partners for a Hunger-Free Oregon) were the featured presenters. Please … Continue reading →

What does asset building mean for people living in poverty? Participants in this session learned about movements underway in Oregon and across the nation that are moving families out of poverty and hunger by building personal assets–and ways to get … Continue reading →

Building economic and food security begins with the businesses closest to food system. This presentation highlighted businesses in the Northwest that are working to do both through socially responsible practices. Which businesses were among the ranks? Find out when we … Continue reading →

Are all jobs good jobs? When does having a job actually lead to long-term economic security and when does it not? Participants in the session explored workplace policies that keep people working and increase family economic security. What were these … Continue reading →

This session discussed the high out of pocket costs for medical care that individuals and families must pay– in the form of insurance premiums, co-pays, deductibles and prescription drug costs. These expenses compete with other basic budget items, and can … Continue reading →

The Oregon Center for Public Policy shared why it’s important for anti-hunger advocates to focus on resolving the present fiscal challenges at the state and federal level. Participants were presented with policy solutions to generate revenue and were able to … Continue reading →

This session highlighted emerging trends and unique challenges and lessons learned from across the state. Participants were exposed to unique ideas for influencing change in their own communities. What were some of those ideas? Presentation materials to be posted soon…

Focusing on childhood hunger as a public health problem, this session looked for ways to integrate a focus on food security in health care systems and settings. Members of the Childhood Hunger Coalition shared information on the prevalence and impact … Continue reading →

This workshop focused on the changing characteristics of the “new poor” in Oregon over the past several years. New SNAP data was released and rural and urban trends in hunger discussed among four regional food bank representatives. Powerpoint & recording … Continue reading →