Partners for a Hunger Free Oregon raises awareness about hunger, connects people to nutrition programs, and advocates for systemic changes to bring about an Oregon where everyone is healthy and thriving, with access to affordable, nutritious and culturally appropriate food.
The story of Partners for a Hunger-Free Oregon begins back in 1989, when the State Legislature created the Oregon Hunger Task Force. At that time, Oregon ranked high for hunger nationally, and the legislature declared that “All persons have the right to be free from hunger.”
Over the decades this group of 20+ advocates, social service providers, state agencies and elected officials consistently pushed for policies, programs, research and investments to address the root causes of hunger.
Amber Roberts
Emerson Fellow
16th Class, 2009-2010
Amy Woehling
Emerson Fellow
22nd Class, 2015-2016
Cara Claflin
Emerson Fellow
27th Class, 2020-2021
Eileen Hyde
Emerson Fellow
15th Class, 2008-2009
Miru Yoo
Emerson Fellow
22nd Class, 2015-2016
Riley Link
Emerson Fellow
26th Class, 2019-2020
Robert Zager
Emerson Fellow
10th Class, 2003-2004