As families face rising costs, reduced benefits and fewer food resources in their neighborhoods, Catholic Charities is finding new ways to help bridge the gap. This week’s Pop-Up Food Pantry brought together staff, volunteers and community partners to provide food, connection and support to those who needed it most.

What happens when food assistance shrinks while the need continues to grow? During a recent meeting with U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley’s office and Catholic Charities USA, Catholic Charities of Oregon shared what staff is seeing on the ground, from people losing SNAP benefits to families making difficult choices between food, medicine and other basic necessities.

For many Oregon families, putting food on the table is becoming more difficult. Rising grocery costs, changing benefits and growing financial pressures are forcing more people to make impossible choices between food, housing, healthcare and other basic necessities. That’s why Catholic charities of Oregon is hosting a Pop-Up Food Pantry. With support from community partners,…