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Bean patty project gains momentum Marion-Polk Food Share’s Board of Directors today embraced plans to move forward on a plan to produce nutrient and protein-rich bean patties to help fill the protein gap many of our food pantries are experiencing.
Miracle yields $17,381 MPFS President Ron Hays accepted a $17,381 check from Keizer Miracle of Christmas.
MPFS president to give food share update Join Marion-Polk Food Share President Ron Hays at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 31, for an overview of the fight to end hunger in Marion and Polk counties.
MPFS partners with YMCA on healthy communities initiative Marion-Polk Food Share Community Gardens Program Director Ian Dixon-McDonald is working with The Family YMCA of Marion & Polk Counties on a Pioneering Healthier Communities initiative.

Food drive totals impressive The outpouring of community food drive support that Marion-Polk Food Share received during the months of October, November and December is truly heartening.

First Lady helps kick off state employees food drive Oregon First Lady Cylvia Hayes helped kick off the 2012 Governor’s State Employees Food Drive today at Marion-Polk Food Share with the comment that the people to be helped by this annual drive “are our neighbors.”
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Flight Against Hunger is Taking Off
To help fight local hunger, Marion-Polk Food Share is casting a wider net that will require air travel to further research low-cost food development alternatives. To fund needed travel, the regional food bank has launched its “Flight Against Hunger” initiative.

Supporters may donate United Airlines Mileage Plus miles to Marion-Polk Food Share so they may be used for critical research trips. These donated miles could help make a difference feeding hungry children, seniors and families. For information or to make a donation, To donate United Airlines Mileage Plus Miles to MPFS, contact Don Mertes at 503-581-3855, ext. 333. Read more.

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