Even though SNAP benefits have been reinstated, the North Plains Food Bank and Meals on Wheels People have seen a significant rise in need. Read the full article on KPTV.

As SNAP benefits run out, independent food banks, including the only food pantry in North Plains, are left to serve more families without government support. Read the full article on KPTV.

Facing delays to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, food pantries across Washington County, Oregon are seeing a surge in demand and scrambling to fill the gap left by federal assistance.Local meal providers and nonprofits warn that while they are stepping up, they simply cannot match the scale of support SNAP delivers. Read the full…

After an 18-month closure, Lora Dexheimer revived the North Plains Food Bank to ensure local families and seniors have reliable access to groceries. Her effort brings back a vital community resource focused on dignity, choice, and connection. Read the full article on Forest Grove News Times.