Food Access Programs

HDFFA is invested in building a just and equitable food system where fresh, local food is accessible to everyone.

Because everyone deserves good food.

Grow & Give

Food Rescue & Redistribution Program

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Fresh Harvest Kits

Ready-to-Make Meal Kits

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VeggieRx

Produce Prescription Program

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Building Food Security Together

Rural and Regional work

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Crook County

14.0%

The Reality of Food Insecurity in Central Oregon

Food insecurity is a pervasive issue in our region, worsened by limited fresh food access in rural areas and high urban living costs. Today, 1 in 8 people and 1 in 6 kids in Oregon and Southwest Washington face food insecurity, a rate that has remained high since the pandemic. Figures reflect data reported by Feeding America for the year 2023.

Residents experiencing food insecurity in…

Deschutes County

12.1%

Jefferson County

14.9%

Oregon

14.2%

United States

14.3%

“Being on an extreme budget for food, I have never had an opportunity to try alternative healthy eating. Being taught how to sub out unhealthy for healthy has made a huge difference and learning how to store healthy foods to keep longer helps prevent me from buying cheap processed foods that aren't healthy at all.”

— Former VeggieRx Participant