By Lauren Zielinski | Corporate + Community Relations Developer
Native Village Benefits from Harvest Share program
On the Columbia River just outside of The Dalles sits the Native American community of Celilo Village. The introduction of dams along the river decimated a community that used to attract tribal members from around the Northwest because of its plentiful salmon. Today, Celilo Village struggles with high unemployment and poverty.
However, the situation is changing. Last summer Oregon Food Bank partnered with the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the Oregon Department of Human Services to establish a Harvest Share program, a monthly distribution of fresh produce. The program improves access to many fruits and vegetables that are expensive or in short supply. Reseidents are already seeing health benefits. One village elder said, "Thank you so much for the apples. I believe by eating them this week I have started getting better and over my illness!"
With your help, Oregon Food Bank and our partners will be able to improve food access for marginalized groups and communities of color around the state.
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