Rogue Food Unites was born amidst the chaos of the devastating 2020 fires. In the midst of the ongoing pandemic and post-fire disaster relief, RFU experienced firsthand the significance of forging connections, providing hot meals, and rallying community support. As our organization expanded, so did our programs, and we witnessed the incredible impact that showing up with food can have in lessening the impact of compounding disasters.
These programs are thoughtfully designed and delivered upon request throughout Oregon.
For detailed information regarding pricing and availability, we encourage you to get in touch with us at info@roguefoodunites.org
Rogue Food Unites remains steadfast in its commitment to building resilience within our many diverse communities. Our mission revolves around understanding and addressing the desires and necessities of the people we serve in both the short- and long-term.
Our programs extend far beyond acute disaster recovery. We aim to cultivate thriving communities by using food as a tool for connection as well as sustenance. Every initiative undertaken by Rogue Food Unites is grounded in the spirit of hospitality, offering opportunities where everyone can feel welcomed and supported.
For detailed information for purposes of replicating these programs in your region, please contact us at info@roguefoodunites.org
NEIGHBORS UNITE: A MOBILE NO COST FARMERS MARKET
Rogue Foods Unites has developed a barrier-free, no-cost mobile farmers market program that provides fresh, regional, organic produce, organic eggs and natural meats on a regular schedule throughout Southern Oregon. This high quality produce is locally sourced and helps support small family farms in our region. The mobile market program is intended to reach people who generally don’t have ready access to fresh, organic food, and includes a goal to build community in the process.
In addition to our regular sites, RFU can offer a customized pop up market for CBOs that would like to offer this opportunity to their clients, often in conjunction with a special event like a Resource Fair or outreach activity. If you are interested in contracting this program in an additional location or your area, please contact: info@roguefoodunites.org
HEALTH & NUTRITION EDUCATION
RFU’s mission is based in the belief that “food is the first step”
This foundational belief extends not just to providing food, but also educating clients about the positive health impacts of eating high quality, organic produce, local meats and dairy.
The aim is to reduce habitual reliance on processed foods, helping clients to procure healthy foods to reap the benefits of a balanced and nutritious diet, all within a cultural context that meets each demographic where they are.
PROVISION BOXES
Each provision box has healthy, organic, non-perishable ingredients to prepare 21 meals per each week along with a pre-paid grocery gift card that can be used at any food business. Box ingredients can be customized for specific cultural or health-related considerations.
Provision Boxes are distributed upon request for special events and clinics.
SOLIDARITY CARD
Dietary restrictions, mobility limitations, work schedules, and other aspects of accessibility offer us an opportunity to adapt how we support to better suit client needs.
Solidarity cards, which can be reloaded regularly and used at any food businesses throughout Oregon, allow recipients to have control and choice in their food procurement and preparation.
COMMUNITY OUTREACH EVENTS
Rogue Food Unites partners with other Community Based Organizations to provide meal support for community outreach events.
RFU contracts with restaurants or provides food trucks for hot meals in support of community events like resource fairs, mutual aid pop-ups, special cultural activities, or directed community outreach.
DISASTER CASE MANAGEMENT
Immediately after the 2020 fires, Rogue Food Unites supported those impacted with hot meals, solidarity cards, and provision box programs ~ and we are now showing up in a new and different capacity.
Rogue Food Unites has recently partnered with the Office of Resilience and Emergency Management and Oregon Housing and Community Services to provide Disaster Case Management services. If you were affected by the Labor Day fires in 2020 and need support with resource navigation, or need more information about ReOregon programs please contact us at our Disaster Case Management phone line (458) 488-7980.
FOOD TRUCKS
Rogue Food Unites supports small businesses and members of our communities by contracting with local culturally diverse food trucks to provide free hot meals onsite at community outreach and mutual aid events.
We love our food truck partners! This program is a win-win-win because we get to support such a wide variety of businesses. The different kinds of meals they provide bring joy and consistency as well as delicious and healthy hot meals to all of the communities RFU serves.
Photos by: Alisha Jucevic / Amanda Lucier / Joe Kline