Commentary: Ending hunger is more than just providing food – it’s about communities and a better economic future

In recent conversations with Oregonians across the state, we heard from a mom — like me, a mother of two young kids — who always packs extra food for her child to take to school, just in case a classmate doesn’t have enough to eat.

That’s who we are as Oregonians. We look out for each other. But no family should have to rely on the kindness of another parent to keep their child happy and well-fed.