Statewide Connection
Participate in statewide and regional assemblies, communications, advisory groups, and collaborative projects.
Our Network
A statewide connection for independent hunger-relief organizations.
Network Membership is designed for locally governed Oregon organizations that regularly provide food directly to people experiencing hunger and operate outside the Oregon Food Bank Network.
Who can join
Core Network Membership requirements.
- Located in Oregon, primarily serving Oregon residents, or providing a substantial charitable benefit to Oregon communities.
- Organized as an eligible nonprofit, tax-exempt organization, church or religious organization, tribe, public entity, or qualified fiscally sponsored program.
- Regularly providing food directly to individuals or households experiencing hunger or food insecurity.
- Locally governed or locally controlled.
- Operating outside the Oregon Food Bank Network.
- Supporting UFNOR’s mission, values, food-safety standards, nondiscrimination commitments, and participation responsibilities.
Member participation
What organizations can access.
Shared Resources
Request available food, transportation, storage, equipment, training, and regional-hub assistance.
A Voice in Priorities
Submit recommendations, policy comments, needs information, grievances, and candidate suggestions for Board consideration.
How admission works
A fair and documented process.
Connect with UFNOR
Tell us about your organization, service area, food-distribution model, and current network relationships.
Submit eligibility information
Provide organizational, governance, program, food-safety, and Oregon Food Bank Network affiliation information.
Review and verification
UFNOR reviews eligibility, requests clarification when needed, and may conduct a site or virtual program review.
Board decision
Final Network Member admission is approved by the UFNOR Board under the adopted membership policy.
Ready to explore Network Membership?
Start with a conversation. UFNOR can provide application assistance and reasonable alternative submission methods for small and volunteer-led organizations.