Marion-Polk Food Share Receives $50,000 Grant

In FY 2005-06, 4.4 million pounds of emergency food was distributed by Marion-Polk Food Share.

Photo Courtsey: foodbanksalem.org

(SALEM) - Marion-Polk Food Share announced Tuesday the receipt of a $50,000 grant from Beck Family Fund of The Oregon Community Foundation and the Betty Lou Roberts Fund of The Oregon Community Foundation to develop a major donor program.

Funds will support a new major gifts manager position,fundraising training for board, staff and key volunteers, and production of a new Food Share video and outreach materials.

An expanded major donor program will play a key role in sustaining the agency and supporting our efforts to improve and expand programs in our new facility.

The Oregon Community Foundation, established in 1973, has managed charitable funds donated by individuals, families, and businesses to enhance and support the quality of life in their communities.

Today, the Foundation’s endowment consists of over 1160 funds with combined assets of $770 million.

The Foundation makes grants through an application process that involves local citizens in the review and evaluation of requests for funds.

Application materials are available through the foundation’s Portland office.

Individuals or businesses interested in establishing a fund may contact the Portland office at 1221 SW Yamhill, Suite 100, Portland, OR 97205. Or call (503) 227-6846.

Since 1987, Marion-Polk Food Share has been “leading the fight to end hunger” as the nonprofit regional food bank serving Marion and Polk counties.

In FY 2005-06, 4.4 million pounds of emergency food was distributed by Marion-Polk Food Share: 57,532 food boxes and 789,458 meals through a network of 68 member agencies.

For more information on Marion-Polk Food Share visit: www.foodbanksalem.org