Oregon Center for Public Policy

Rhode Island Community Food Bank

America's Second Harvest

At Brandeis University. There's a report on Food Insecurity in the 50 states (Oregon doesn't fare so well). The center conducts studies and provides resources that address growing poverty and inequality in the U.S.

'The CBPP is a nonpartisan research organization and policy institute that conducts research and anlysis on a range of government policies and programs, with an emphasis on those affecting moderate and low income people.' TANF is up for reauthorization, but a 'superwaiver' amendment may allow states to shift money out of food stamps and into other programs. Read more here.

This site tries to influence politics by getting its members to support legislation and policies designed to address hunger and poverty issues in the U.S. and abroad. They do not engage in relief work. There are some links to ways in which people can contribute to the cause (not their cause, but hunger's cause). They also have a page of statistics on domestic hunger.

'The network's purpose is to focus the power of the communications media, the entertainment community, and all sectors of American society to help create the public will to end childhood hunger in the U.S. Through cooperative efforts with other organizations, businesses, communities and service groups, the End Hunger Network's media programs encourage individual participation in the growing movement to end childhood hunger.'

'RESULTS was formed as a grassroots citizens advocacy organization comprised of citizens in more than 100 communities across the United States who lobby Members of Congress for effective solutions to hunger and poverty in the U.S. and abroad. We are a network of volunteer activists around the country who take action every month to build a larger movement to end hunger and poverty in this country and abroad.'

The hunger site has a more international focus. It focuses on online activism, and also includes a button you can click on that is supposed to provide food to people who need it (sponsors of the site, you 'll notice it's a .com, provide the funding).

From Brown University (in Rhode Island, by the way). Mainly sponsored by the World Hunger Program, a well-known project also at Brown.

From the Oregon hunger relief task force, created by the legislature in 1989. The task force includes members from the private, public and non-profit sectors. They've produced many materials, reports, and even have links to Food Stamp outreach materials in English and Spanish. Thanks to Judy for this site.

Another site worth checking out. One of the coordinating agencies is in La Grande. They also produced a report, 'Profiles of poverty and hunger in Oregon.'

Project Bread's goal is to 'alleviate, prevent, and ultimately end hunger in Massachusetts.' They engage in relief, education and organization, research, and advocacy. See descriptions of some of their programs.

Waste Not collects unsaleable, commercially prepared food from hotels, resorts, restaurants, caters and food brokers and provides hungry people a wholesome, nutritious meal (in the Phoenix, Arizona region). A model worth looking at.