News – North Plains Food Bank

North Plains Neighborhood Food Project

The North Plains Neighborhood Food Project brings our community together around a shared commitment: ensuring that every neighbor has dependable access to nutritious food. As the number of families seeking assistance continues to grow, the North Plains Food Bank needs sustainable community support to keep its shelves stocked with the variety of foods our clients…
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.
September 6, 2026

What a busy, exciting, and truly impactful week! This week, we welcomed 12 new families representing 51 new people to the North Plains Food Bank. Altogether, we served an incredible 533 people from 193 households. Every number represents a neighbor who walked through our doors and received food, kindness, dignity, and hope. None of this would be possible…
August 30, 2026

This past week, we served 523 people, representing 185 households. Every number represents a person, a family, a senior, a child, or a neighbor who needed help — and because of all of you, they received food, kindness, dignity, and hope. We also want to talk about something very exciting: the North Plains Neighborhood Food Project. This…
March 29, 2026

TThis week we served 557 people across 190 households, and welcomed 18 new families—including 12 seniors and 56 individuals under the age of 59. The need continues to grow—and because of you, we are meeting it. Our Numbers Date People Served Households Served 12/07/2025 531 177 12/21/2025 528 170 12/28/2025 414 139 1/4/2026 410 144…
GoFundMe – Legal Support Fund

After previously approving a loading zone plan for the North Plains Food Bank, the City of North Plains reversed the decision without consultation, pushing us to pursue legal action. If you feel moved and are able to, we ask for assistance to cover attorney fees while we continue to serve our community. This loading zone…
North Plains Living Feb 2026

In the latest feature from North Plains Living, Lora shares the story behind the revival of the North Plains Food Bank and the growing impact it’s having on local families. Learn how her dedication, and the support of volunteers and neighbors, has helped strengthen our vital community resource. Read the full article here.
January 11, 2026

This week, we served 467 people across 162 families.During the week of New Year’s — when we were only open two days — we still served 410 people across 144 families. As we close out the year, here’s what our food bank now looks like: It’s hard to believe that in November of 2023, we were…
December 28, 2025

Even during the holiday weeks, the need did not slow down. These numbers are a powerful reminder that what you do matters—deeply and consistently. Our Numbers Date People Served Households Served 11/16/2025 501 163 11/23/2025 658 205 11/30/2025 431 144 12/07/2025 531 177 12/21/2025 528 170 12/28/2025 414 139
December 7, 2025

What an absolutely incredible week it has been at the food bank. Thanks to all of you, we served 531 people, making up 177 households. Every single one of those families walked away with food because of your kindness, your energy, and your hearts. Our Numbers Date People Served Households Served 11/02/2025 429 149 11/09/2025 596 189…
November 30, 2025

Because of your compassion, time, and teamwork, we were able to provide 218 total Thanksgiving meals between our week of Thanksgiving distribution and regular client distribution last week. That is 218 families who were able to enjoy a holiday meal because of you. As we move into Christmas, the need continues to grow. We currently have 111 kids…