SUN Community Schools and their partners in Multnomah County, Oregon provided over 1 million meals last year to those struggling with food insecurity. The meals were distributed through food pantries, harvest shares, and summer meal sites at schools and libraries, with the equivalent of one meal distributed every 30 seconds. The widespread distribution of nutritious food means happier, healthier lives for neighbors and a stronger community overall.

1. The Story of
1 Million Meals in
Multnomah County
Human Services

2. We’re all happier and healthier with
nutritious food.

3. But sometimes life takes an
unexpected turn.

4. Every week becomes a
balancing act.

5. The stress and lack of nutrition add
up and impact other areas of life.

6. Until one day, someone
mentions there’s a place that
people who are struggling
can get fresh, nutritious food
for free.

8. Across Multnomah County,
SUN Community Schools and partners
provide food through food pantries,
harvest shares and summer meal sites at
schools and libraries...

9. ... thanks to these organizations working
together.
Portland Children’s Levy
Multnomah County Library
Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization
Latino Network
Metropolitan Family Service
Self Enhancement, Inc.
El Programa Hispano Católico
Portland Parks & Recreation
Native American Youth & Family Center
Impact NW
Neighborhood House
School Districts: David Douglas, Portland Public, Parkrose, Gresham-Barlow, Reynolds, Centennial
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10. In fact, last year, SUN Community
Schools and their partners provided
more than ONE MILLION MEALS
in Multnomah County.

11. How much is 1,000,000 meals?
It’s the equivalent of one meal being distributed
almost every 30 seconds, 24/7, all year long.

12. But more importantly, the food means
happier and healthier lives for our
neighbors.

13. And a stronger, healthier, more productive
county now and in the future.

14. The story of 1 million meals isn’t just
about meals.
It’s about people coming together to care
for one another, so that everyone can
succeed.

15. Oh... and remember this?

16. You can help right now by sharing this
story and the map of SUN Community
Schools where people can get food
in Multnomah County.

17. Human Services
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