Stronger Together, Nourishing Oregon. Building a statewide network for independent hunger-relief organizations.

Our Network

A statewide connection for independent hunger-relief organizations.

Network Partnership 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 Partnership 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 community-based pantry.
  • 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.

Statewide Connection

Participate in statewide and regional assemblies, communications, advisory groups, and collaborative projects.

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 not affiliated with the Oregon Food Bank Network.

Review and verification

UFNOR reviews eligibility, requests clarification when needed, and may conduct a site or virtual program review.

Board decision

Final Network Partner admission is approved by the UFNOR Board under the adopted membership policy.

Ready to explore Network Partnership?

Start with a conversation. UFNOR can provide application assistance and reasonable alternative submission methods for small and volunteer-led organizations.