More on the Food Drive via Multco Dems

You've probably seen the reports: Local food pantry stocks are running low and need is at an all time high. Food requests and lines to obtain staples have dramatically increased nationwide. At a family owned Colorado farm, an announcement that neighbors could come and get unharvested vegetables turned into a 40,000 person event.

In Oregon, we have achieved the sad distinction of becoming number 3 on the list of states where citizens are most affected by hunger and food insecurity.

The Multnomah County Democrats, in conjunction with the Democratic Party of Oregon and County Parties statewide, ask you to help address this critical problem. And unlike the economy itself, this is something upon which we can have an immediate, positive impact.

Please donate generously to local food banks. A variety of donation options are available:

1. Choose a location from the Oregon Food bank List:

http://www.oregonfoodbank.org/events_and_food_drives/food_drives/food_drop_sites.html

2. Make a monetary donation to the Oregon Food Bank

https://secure.oregonfoodbank.org/make_a_difference/donate_funds/secure_donation/

3. Drop off a donation at the Democratic Party of Oregon/Mult Dems Office at 232 NE 9th in Portland. You can drop off donations between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. Call 503-224-8200 for more information.

4. Every time you are at the grocery store, Look for that food barrel and put something in it. Tens of thousands of Oregonians need your help. Don't just pass it up.

5. Finally, the Multnomah Democratic Party, recognizing that hunger is a problem throughout the year, will collect food donations year-round at Party meetings and gatherings. Our next Mult Dems meeting is 7pm, Thursday, Dec 11, at the Hollywood Senior Center, 1820 NE 40th. Guests and friends are always welcome..

Thank You,

KC Hanson

Chair

Multnomah County Democrats

PS: Here is what the Oregon Food Bank says about making the most of your food donations:

Most wanted foods

Oregon Food Bank needs these nutritious foods:

canned meats (i.e., tuna, chicken, salmon)

canned and boxed meals (i.e., soup, chili, stew, macaroni and cheese)

peanut butter

canned or dried beans and peas (i.e., black, pinto, lentils)

pasta, rice, cereal

canned fruits

100 percent fruit juice (canned, plastic or boxed).

Oregon Food Bank can't use:? To ensure food safety, we cannot use:

rusty or unlabeled cans

perishable items

homemade items

noncommercial canned or packaged items

alcoholic beverages, mixes or soda

open or used items

PLEASE NOTE: If you donate glass products, please box or bag them separately and label the box or bag "GLASS" on all sides.

Why both food and funds matter:? Food drives provide some of the healthiest and highest-quality food we receive. Food donations also provide a direct connection between donors and people who are hungry.

Cash donations keep our freezers running and our trucks on the road. They also support innovative programs that address the root causes of hunger through advocacy and public education.

Oregon Food Bank makes efficient use of cash donations.

Every dollar you donate enables Oregon Food Bank to collect and distribute 5 pounds of food through its food distribution program.

A moment to remember - again!

I finally got to the video I took on election night...tho almost a month later it still feels like it happened yesterday !

Happy Thanksgiving

A day of giving thanks for many things:

our country will have a new president come January 20th!

my son is happy

I have good friends offline and online

I am healthy

I live in Portland

I see ducks like this



Ah and that soon it’s time to go and eat with many of those friends mentioned above....yummmm

And we help others

Now that the election is behind us - we are using our time to help others because that is what dems do!

This is from the DPO

Thank you for supporting Democrats in Oregon and helping elect Barack Obama, Jeff Merkley and Democrats up and down the ticket.

Together, we've made history, made Oregon proud, and given America an opportunity for change.

Now, we can continue the campaign right here in Oregon.

As we all know, our state and country are hard hit by challenging economic times. For too many Oregon families, bare pantries are a fact of life. Too many seniors have to choose between buying medication or buying food.

We can do something about it by donating food and resources to communities in need.

We’re asking you to help us support the Oregon Food Bank by collecting food from your friends and neighbors and dropping it off at your local Oregon Food Bank location. We'll continue this drive through the end of the year.

In Multnomah County you can drop off donations at the Democratic Party of Oregon at 232 NE 9th Ave in Portland. Hours of operation are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday – except during Holidays. Call 503-224-8200 for more information.

Click here to see a list of food bank sites in all 36 counties.

If you can’t collect food, please make a monetary donation to the Oregon Food Bank.

Let’s work together to make a difference in our community.

Thanks for your help.

Sincerely,

Trent Lutz

Blue! Blue! Blue!

Some people paint the town red...we painted the county blue!!!

And we had celebratory cake and ice cream....