➡️ The Aging, Disability and Resource Connection (ADRC) Helpline: 503-988-3646 helps people of all ages, incomes and abilities learn about long-term support options and other programs and services in their communities: multco.us/departments/aging-disability-veterans-services

➡️ Multnomah County Behavioral Health Call Center: 503-988-4888. It’s free, confidential and available 24/7 to anyone experiencing distress. You can call for yourself or someone else: multco.us/services/behavioral-health-crisis-services

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The larger County gun safety ordinance exception still stands for people authorized by the Multnomah County Sheriff or other gov employees authorized or required to carry firearms, as well as security guards employed at a financial institution insured by the FDIC.

⌚ Soon, we may be able to stand down from this emergency response. But for a little bit longer, we need to keep pushing together to take care of our community.

💓 Food orgs need to replenish their supply after our community endured a full week without benefits – they catered to unprecedented need and need our help to get back to get prepped.

💬 Visit multco.us/food, your local food organization or another trusted org to donate the appropriate resources.

☝️ But this may be a stopgap. The federal admin is appealing, and we could be back in crisis, pending unfavorable court rulings or if federal contingency funds run out before the shutdown ends.

⚖️Multnomah County will support legal efforts to keep benefits coming after Nov.

Not being able to use SNAP means that lots of households are having to make difficult choices between paying for food, rent, utilities. Anyone needing utility assistance and support for other basic needs during this challenging time can find help by calling 2-1-1.

As the circumstances and impacts of the federal government shutdown unfold, donating money to local food assistance providers continues to be the best way to help.

Visit multco.us/food to find organizations that can use your donation.

If you haven’t received a ballot and live in the City of Portland or Lake Oswego School District call 503-988-VOTE (8683), during office hours. Learn more at:
multco.us/news/news-re...

THIS ELECTION INCLUDES TWO BALLOT MEASURES:
➡️ One for the City of Portland and
➡️ One for the Lake Oswego School District.

Voters who live in the City of Portland and Lake Oswego School District will receive ballots for this election: multco.us/news/news-re...

Please continue to share information about emergency resources at multco.us/food, which also includes links to local organizations seeking donations. If you need information on food resources, utility assistance and other basic needs during this challenging time, you can also call 2-1-1.

📣 Because food banks purchase food in bulk quantities, they can leverage their purchasing power to stretch each dollar further than someone shopping for food to donate on their own. Food banks also understand the kinds of culturally appropriate and nutritious foods: multco.us/food