Two years ago, a group of Portland-based food security organizations came together with a shared vision: to build a stronger, more equitable, locally-rooted food system to support our neighbors. That collaboration became the Coalition to Advance Food Equity (CAFE)— and it was built for this moment. 

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Today, as Oregon faces deep cuts to federal programs like SNAP and the USDA's Local Food Purchasing Assistance grants, more families are struggling to put food on the table. CAFE's partners are stepping up to fill the gap, joining forces to stretch limited resources further, strengthen local supply chains, and ensure that every neighbor has access to fresh, nourishing food.