Outgrowing Hunger

04/19/2026

News & Updates from Outgrowing Hunger: Member Meeting 5/3/26, Spring Gardening Tips, Hunger Relief Report-Out, Find our Farmers at Markets!https://mailchi.mp/outgrowinghunger/april_2026_newsletter

03/16/2026

We’re so proud of the work you do Maxi!

During National Agriculture Week, we’re celebrating farm workers who not only grow the food we eat but also nourish our communities with care and dedication.

For Maxi Hernández, planting her first seed in Oregon brought back childhood memories of gardening with her parents in her home country. That love for growing food became the foundation of Mr. Farms, where she now works to feed her community.

“When COVID hit and grocery store shelves were empty, my small garden helped my family survive, and we shared with neighbors,” Maxi said. “I noticed many families didn’t have access to fresh produce. That challenged me to begin something meaningful to help feed the community.”

Through her work with Oregon Food Bank, Maxi has expanded her reach, ensuring families—especially those working minimum-wage jobs—can put fresh vegetables on the table.

Now in her third year of farming, Maxi hopes to grow her farm into a business that employs more people and serves an even larger community. “No human being should go hungry,” she says. “That is the motivation that pushes me to keep fighting and working for that.”

This , we honor Maxi and farm workers everywhere who feed our families and strengthen our communities every day. 🌱🧡

01/13/2026

Thanks to Organically Grown Company for their support and this nice write up!

12/20/2025

Good work Maxi!

Have you met the amazing Maxi Hernandez? She owns and operates in Boring, Oregon. Each week Maxi and her family bring the freshest vegetables, fruits and berries, honey and even roses and blueberry bushes not only to our market but also to the market on Tuesday afternoons. A recent showcases her work: https://www.koin.com/news/portland/immigrant-grown-produce-stand-provides-fresh-food-to-portland/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_KOIN_6

Maxi serves her community by bringing farm fresh, organic produce to markets at cheaper prices than traditional grocery stores. Maxi accepts Oregon Farm Direct dollars and our market accepts EBT/SNAP to spend with vendors like Maxi! The best part?? For $20 from your Oregon Trail card, we match up to $20 with and !!

Come out and support small businesses and farmers like Maxi each week! 👩🏽‍🌾🍓🥦

04/10/2025

March’s ALL-HUB Roundtable was packed with entrepreneurs eager to navigate payroll taxes and legal hurdles.

Now, we’re shifting gears for April with a special session just for open-air market vendors!

On Thursday, April 17th from 6:30pm-7:30pm, staff from Portland Farmers Market will lead an exclusive session at Rockwood CDC to help you successfully table and vend at the area farmer's market. If you want to improve your vendor business in open-air markets, you won’t want to miss this!

⚠️ Space is limited. RSVP required!

Secure your spot at https://forms.office.com/r/AmpY2d6gXx

02/06/2025

Each person who farms, gardens, or partners with Outgrowing Hunger is eligible to be a member of our organization, who may vote on our leaders, and advise us on the decisions we make. I'm inviting you to our annual member meeting on February 9th, 4-6pm at the Rockwood Center, 17805 SE Stark. Please feel free to share this with anyone impacted by our programs. - Adam

02/06/2025

📢 Gresham Community Garden registrations are now open! 📢

If you're a returning gardener from 2024 and haven't heard from Outgrowing Hunger yet, go ahead and fill out the Google Form to get started:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdYDBRwOiBKxZG7WmFOZ8L4CmOqeEUNW6tQCzn9JkRhlek2HA/viewform

👩‍🌾 New gardeners: Garden plots are available on a first-come, first-served basis starting February 1st.

📝 How to register? All City of Gresham garden registrations must be processed in person. Reach out to John Ochoa at 503-208-4651 to secure your spot!

Gresham Community Gardens are open to residents of Gresham, Wood Village, Troutdale, and bordering communities of Portland.

02/05/2025

Join Us for Outgrowing Hunger’s Annual Meeting.

Yes, we know it’s Super Bowl Sunday, but hear us out! Join us Sunday, Feb 9th, from 4–6 PM at The Rockwood Center (17805 SE Stark St, Portland, OR) for an evening of community, impact, and growth!

We’ll be sharing what we’ve accomplished over the past two years, gathering input for the future, and electing our 7-person Board of Members. If you’re a farmer, gardener, food program participant, partner staff, volunteer, or donor, you have a say in shaping our next steps!

Got a nomination for the board? There's still time! Plus, there’ll be light snacks to keep you fueled. 🍎🥕🥛

Come be a part of the movement. Your voice matters!

01/28/2025

News & Updates, Outgrowing Hunger Annual Meeting 2/9 -