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‘Hungry people … is a policy choice’: What Food For All Oregonians bill could do to help

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Senate Bill 611 aims to address food insecurity in youth, elderly and immigrant communities.

Food for All Oregonians aims to provide "nutritional assistance" to Oregonians under 26 or over 55 .

The Oregon Food Bank saw a 31% increase — 2.5 million people — seeking food assistance in 2024 compared to the previous year .