![]() ![]() ![]() With the Council’s leadership, we’re shortening the distance between people who experience food insecurity and the decisions that affect us. There’s no one better to name solutions to hunger than those of us who have experienced it first-hand - and the Oregon Food Bank Policy Leadership Council is made up entirely of community leaders with lived expertise in hunger from across our great state. ![]() That means addressing the policies and systems that drive hunger and poverty in our communities. Yet we know we can’t truly end hunger for good through food alone we have to take action to prevent hunger from happening in the first place. Federal Reserve Board Chair Jerome Powell. Food is essential to our daily lives - and our freedom, our health, our ability to thrive all depend on access to food that is both nutritious and familiar. The Fed has to crush consumer demand with much higher rates if it wants to get inflation under control, Bank of America says. Our advocacy efforts are focused on ensuring food is available to all who need it. Vision: To end hunger and support a healthy quality of life in the Rio Grande. We advise you to contact these organizations before visiting as many are only open on specific days/times. Legislative action is more important than ever as we work to meet evolving needs and address hunger at its roots. The Food Bank RGV is a proud member of Feeding America and Feeding Texas. Between the sunset of pandemic emergency support and the rising cost of food and housing, we expect a sharp increase in demand for food assistance throughout the region.
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