Dear UCP Oregon Community,
UCP Oregon supports thousands of individuals and families experiencing disabilities across Oregon—people who rely on us for connection, stability, and support every day.
Right now, many Oregonians with disabilities are facing a new challenge. Because of the federal government shutdown, SNAP benefits (the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program—also known as food stamps or Oregon Trail cards) have been temporarily suspended.
This change has left many of the people we support without their main source of grocery assistance, and has highlighted the barriers that people face in accessing nutrition. And, even though SNAP benefits may be restored, there is still much uncertainty into the near future.
So we’re taking action.
Our Brokerage Department has been hard at work building a three-county Food Access Resource List to help people find reliable, up-to-date food supports across the Portland metro area.
We’ve launched the UCP Oregon Food Access Fund—a community effort to make sure everyone we support has enough to eat.
Your donation will help provide grocery gift cards, connect customers and families with local food resources, and bring a little peace of mind during uncertain times.
Every dollar makes a difference:
- $25 provides a grocery gift card for a person in need.
- $50 helps fill a grocery bag or make a food box.
- $100 supports maximizing UCP's buying power with our community partners.
Thanks for helping us fill the table.
With gratitude,
UCP OREGON'S CUSTOMERS AND LEADERSHIP TEAM
How You Can Help:
You can make an immediate difference!
- Donate online using our secure Food Access Fund donation form.
- Share this page with friends, family, and coworkers who want to help.
- Collect gift cards. Email Tara or Sasha to coordinate the details.
- Share the Food Access Resource List with anyone who will benefit.
Every dollar helps fill a table and strengthen our community. And all donations are tax deductible.
