SALEM – Continuing his effort to raise awareness about the issue of hunger in Oregon, Governor Ted Kulongoski will kick-off Hunger Awareness Week at Parkrose High School in Portland on Monday and participate in events in Keizer, Salem and Ontario throughout the rest of the week to urge all Oregonians to get involved in the fight against hunger.
“Hunger has been one of my top priorities, which is why I have declared one week in April each year `Oregon Hunger Awareness Week,’” Governor Kulongoski said. “We have made important progress in our fight against hunger over the last two years, but if we are going to achieve our ultimate goal – to eliminate hunger and food insecurity in Oregon – it’s going to take all of us working together. This week provides an opportunity for Oregonians who haven’t been involved before, to get involved in fighting hunger in their community.”
The Goal of Hunger Awareness Week is to: 1) Promote awareness about the hunger problem in Oregon; 2) Educate about the root causes of hunger; and 3) Help inspire citizens and communities throughout the state to take action to help end hunger in Oregon. The Governor will be participating in the following Hunger Awareness Events:
Monday, April 11
What: Hunger Awareness Week Kick-Off Event
When: 10:00 am
Where: Parkrose High School
12003 NE Shaver
Portland
Monday, April 11
What: “Split Happens” Bowling Benefit for the Oregon Food Bank
When: 5:30 pm
Where: Town and Country Bowling Center
3500 River Rd. N. Keizer
Tuesday, April 12
What: Ribbon Cutting/Grand Opening Marion-Polk Food Share
When: 2:00 pm
Where: Marion-Polk Food Share
1660 Salem Industrial Dr. NE Salem
Wednesday, April 13
What: Ribbon Cutting/Grand Opening Southeast Oregon Regional Food Bank & Roundtable Discussion on Hunger in Southeast Oregon
When: 3:15 pm
Where: Southeast Oregon Regional Food Bank
680 SE 13th Street
Ontario
