With schools and colleges closed, we know access to food has been interrupted for many Oregon families. Partners for a Hunger-Free Oregon has a roundup of resources to support youth, college students and families during this time, including an interactive map of where to find meals for kids.
For those seeking access to school meals from Oregon’s public schools, free meals are available to all children ages 1 to 18 to pick up “grab and go” style.
To receive a school meal:
- You do not have to attend that specific school or district to have access to these meals.
- No application or income verification is needed.
- Children do not need to be present when picking up a meal, because the USDA recently waived this requirement, but school districts will need to verify parent or guardian status.
The Oregon Department of Education is also maintaining a webpage with links to school district programs and plans for feeding kids during school closure.
