The Oregon Food Bank is mobilizing its statewide network to ensure every Oregonian is counted in this year's census.  This is the first time Oregon Food Bank is taking part in census outreach efforts.

 

Rae Dunnaville with the Food Bank said they're in prime position to do so, because they interact with about 72,000 community members monthly.  She added they're supporting service organizations like food banks with education on the importance of the census, training and translating material.

 

"We're also providing folks with the ability to do the census right on site. So, we're helping by offering technology, laptops, support with volunteers."

 

Dunnaville notes 40,000 volunteers help Oregon Food Bank each year, including farmers, producers and many others in the state’s Ag industry.

 

 

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