Hunger in Oregon

Facts about South Corvallis Food Bank

• the average number of households served each month is 170 or about 600 people, more than a 17%
increase over 2004.
• About 40 volunteers give 180 volunteer hours each month.
• 11,500 lbs of food are distributed each month.
• 40-45% of recipients are children.

See our brochure for more information.

Linn-Benton Food Share presents facts about hunger in our area of the state.
http://www.csc.gen.or.us/foodshare.htm

Oregon Food Bank has links to research on hunger in Oregon.
http://www.oregonfoodbank.org/research_and_action/

News about hunger

Study explores reason for drop in state's hunger rate. Corvallis Gazette Times, May 26, 2006.

A partnership in growth.Carol Reeves, Corvallis Gazette Times, May 27, 2006.