News – North Plains Food Bank

November 23, 2025

Thanksgiving Week Schedule:• We WILL be open the week of Thanksgiving.• We will be closed on Thursday for Thanksgiving.• Clients who normally come Thursday may come Friday instead — we will be open for their appointments. Last week was huge. Not only did we run our normal distribution days,but we also provided full Thanksgiving meals to 207 households 672people. Seniors, families,…
Support North Plains Food Bank With Fred Meyer Community Rewards!

The Fred Meyer Community Rewards program makes fundraising easy by donating to local organizations based on the shopping you do every day. Once you link your Card to an organization, all you have to do is shop at Fred Meyer and swipe your Shopper’s Card. Here’s how it works: 1. Create a digital account. A…
Support North Plains Food Bank with BottleDrop!

BottleDrop’s 2025 Holiday Give campaign runs from November 15 – December 2. During this time, participating nonprofits will earn an extra 20% on all funds raised through BottleDrop. There are three ways you can support North Plains Food Bank with BottleDrop:
November 16, 2025

Thanksgiving Week Schedule:• We WILL be open the week of Thanksgiving.• We will be closed on Thursday for Thanksgiving.• Clients who normally come Thursday may come Friday instead — we will be open for their appointments. This week’s numbers:• 163 households served• 501 people Thanksgiving Sign-Ups:• 180 households• 583 people We could not continue this level of service without your dedication, your kindness,…
November 9, 2025

Oregon residents are finally receiving their SNAP benefits again. This has been such a relief for many of our clients who have been struggling these past few weeks. The timing couldn’t have been better, as we’ve seen a big increase in the number of people turning to us for help. And speaking of awareness —…
Independent food banks in rural Oregon struggle to meet need as SNAP runs out

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.
Washington County food pantries clamber to fill gap when federal food assistance falters

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…
Banks woman restarts North Plains Food Bank

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.