EPISODE · Dec 16, 2025 · 20 MIN
What We Misunderstand About Hunger in Oregon
from City Cast Portland · host City Cast
One in six Oregon children lives in a food-insecure home, and now as we enter the holidays and brace for new cuts to federal food assistance, many families are wondering how they’ll get through the months ahead. Today we’re joined by Rachael Lucille Jackson-Davis of the Oregon Food Bank to talk about what hunger really looks like right now, how the safety net is shifting, and what kind of support makes the most difference. Find free groceries, meals, or places to double your SNAP EBT benefits near you at foodfinder.oregonfoodbank.org/ Become a member of City Cast Portland today! Get all the details and sign up here. Who would you like to hear on City Cast Portland? Shoot us an email at [email protected], or leave us a voicemail at 503-208-5448. Want more Portland news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter and be sure to follow us on Instagram. Looking to advertise on City Cast Portland? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Learn more about the sponsors of this December 16th episode: Portland Spirit PaintCare Aura Frames - Use code CITYCAST for $35 off PGE
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One in six Oregon children lives in a food-insecure home, and now as we enter the holidays and brace for new cuts to federal food assistance, many families are wondering how they’ll get through the months ahead. Today we’re joined by Rachael Lucille Jackson-Davis of the Oregon Food Bank to talk about what hunger really looks like right now, how the safety net is shifting, and what kind of support makes the most difference. Find free groceries, meals, or places to double your SNAP EBT benefits near you at foodfinder.oregonfoodbank.org/ Become a member of City Cast Portland today! Get all the details and sign up here. Who would you like to hear on City Cast Portland? Shoot us an email at [email protected], or leave us a voicemail at 503-208-5448. Want more Portland news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter and be sure to follow us on Instagram. Looking to advertise on City Cast Portland? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Learn more about the sponsors of this December 16th episode: Portland Spirit PaintCare Aura Frames - Use code CITYCAST for $35 off PGE
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