Local Food

Food Resource List – Oregon & SW WA

Friends of Family Farmers has compiled a list of Oregon statewide and SW Washington resources for food access due to the Federal government delaying SNAP benefits starting November 1, 2025. If you have suggestions for additions please email: beth@friendsoffamilyfarmers.org  

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Grant Deadline & Loan Opportunity: Healthy Food Financing Initiative

Eligibility: Eligible food businesses and retailers can apply for one or both of the planning grant and /or low interest loan with grant. Project eligibility is based on your business type (food retailer or business) and how your project increases access to healthy foods in low access communities. Please use this Healthy Food Financing Initiative…

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Grant Opportunity: USDA Patrick Leahy Farm to School Grant Program

Eligibility: State agencies, Indian Tribal organizations, Child Nutrition Program (CNP) operators*, Local agencies*, Agricultural producers*, Groups of agricultural producers*, Non-profit organizations* Region: Nationwide Notes: Under this RFA, all entities marked with an asterisk (*) must be part of a partnership to be eligible to apply. 2025 applications closed 12/5/25 The Patrick Leahy Farm to School…

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Grant Opportunity: Growing Justice Fund – for organizations

Eligibility: Community-led organizations, community-based organizations, Tribal Nations, and other leaders that are: Actively engaged in a community coalition and/or partnerships to advance good food purchasing practices and policies with institutions in the community Actively engaged in the food chain with values aligned with the Fund and Committed to transforming the food system by: Working together…

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Grant Opportunity: Partners in Conservation Grants – EMSWCD

Grant deadline 4 PM, Tue, December 17, 2025. Eligibility: Nonprofits, local governments, schools and educational institutions, and Native American tribes are all eligible for our grants. Region: East Multnomah County, Oregon (all of Multnomah County east of the Willamette River) Notes: Grant period opens on October 15, 2025. Projects may request between $10,000 and $70,000…

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Grant Opportunity: Farmers Market Promotion Program (FMPP)

Eligibility: Agricultural businesses and cooperatives, Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) networks and associations, Food councils, Economic development corporations, Local governments, Nonprofit and public benefit corporations, Producer networks or associations, Regional farmers’ market authorities, and Tribal governments. Region: Statewide Notes: The program requires cost share contributions in an amount equal to 25 percent of the total Federal…

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Grant Opportunity: Local Food Promotion Program (LFPP)

Eligibility: Agricultural businesses and cooperatives, Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) networks and associations, Food councils, Economic development corporations, Local governments, Nonprofit and public benefit corporations, Producer networks or associations, Regional farmers’ market authorities, and Tribal governments. Special Requirements: Individual farm businesses can apply, however, food hubs and farmer cooperatives will be stronger applicants who can demonstrate…

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Grant Opportunity: Matthew Choi Farmers Market Vendor Grant

Eligibility: This grant is open to beginning food and farm business owners looking to launch or expand at any Portland area farmers market. This grant will be offered as direct cash funds with the following reporting requirements: Completion of a W-9 Proof of acceptance to market Some reporting of purchases Region: Portland metro area. 'Portland area' is…

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CALF Partner: Adelante Mujeres

Adelante Mujeres is a Latine women empowerment organization through education, leadership access, and business opportunities. Advancing cultural, economic, and health equity for the local Latinx growing community with a positive impact on our land and climate. The Agriculture and Food Sovereignty Program teaches closed-loop growing and other best farming practices to new and beginning Latine…

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Dacthal’s Impact on Agricultural Workers

As you may be aware, the EPA recently banned Dacthal, a pesticide commonly used on crops like kale, cabbage, and broccoli. We recently published in-depth content on Dacthal, highlighting its impact on agricultural workers and offering insights into safer practices and alternatives. You can find them below:

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