Update regarding food resources from the Oregon Food Bank
Due to changes in food manufacturing, tariffs, and cuts to funding for food by the federal government, drastic changes are coming for all food pantries in the U.S., including the Bruin Community Pantry.
Several regional food banks are suspending some of their programs and partners. There just isn’t enough food supply to go around. In the past, YCAP brought in 40,000 pounds of food from the Oregon Food Bank each week. Today, they bring in 16,700 pounds on average, and yet, the number of pantries (food partners) has doubled.
We’ve been informed that we’ll need to change the way we manage the Bruin Community Pantry. While we’re still considering our options, these are some of the ideas we’re considering:
- Reduce the number of hours we are open.
- Limit clients/household visits to once a week.
- Limit clients/households to one bag per visit.
These changes may take place on Monday, Aug. 25, the start of the fall 2025 semester.
What can you do? Consider donating money to the Bruin Community Pantry. Also, when you are shopping, please consider purchasing discounted food items to donate.
Our biggest needs at this time are:
- Any kind of meat
- Cold cereal
- Canned meals (pasta, stew, chili)
- SPAM
- Bread
- Soups
- Boxed meals
Please contact Jere Witherspoon at jwitherspoon@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.