In this recording of the COINversation in the March 3 COIN meeting, food bankers and advocates discuss the food insecurity crisis in Oregon and what we can do about it.
The guest panel:
- Moira Bowman, Director of Advocacy, Oregon Food Bank (moderator).
- Ian Dixon-MacDonald, Vice President of Programs, Marion Polk Food Share.
- Breen Goodwin, Executive Director, Columbia Gorge Food Bank.
- Sammi Teo, Public Policy Advocate, Oregon Food Bank..
Here are a few links mentioned during the presentation and shared in the meeting’s chat:
- Oregon Food Bank Food Finder: Resource on the Oregon Food Bank website with an interactive map for locating food banks and places to double SNAP EBT benefits. The address oregonfoodfinder.org forwards to this page.
- Take Action for Oregon’s Anti-Hunger Package: Oregon Food Bank page listing ways to help end hunger in Oregon, including a form link to urge lawmakers to pass the Food for All Oregonians Anti-Hunger Package.
- Food for All Oregonians: Get Involved: Page on the Food for All Oregonians website (foodforallor.org) also listing ways to support the Food For All Oregonians Anti-Hunger Package.
- Sign up for COIN meeting reminders: A participant requested an email reminder of coming COIN meetings. The weekly newsletter does just that (sign up here), with weekly reminders sent via email of the next meeting date, as well as promos for special event COINversations such as this one. Also, when you register to attend for COIN meetings, the confirmation email includes a link to add the date to your Google calendar, if you use one.
- Contact Your Legislator: Support the 2026 Immigrant Justice Package: Page on the NGP VAN platform with a contact form for legislators.
- Reach out to Cristina Marquez if your local Indivisible Network is interested in supporting Oregon For All’s critical work protecting our immigrant neighbors: cmarquez@oregonfoodbank.org [copy email]
I am very interested in updates specifically on the food crisis here in our state.