We’re excited to welcome Natalie Edwards, Interim Executive Director of Portland Backpack, to the program. Hear how Portland Backpack is making a difference by helping fight food insecurity for children and families in the community. Don’t miss this inspiring conversation on the latest episode of Sound of the Pacific Northwest!

We&rsquo;re excited to welcome Natalie Edwards, Interim Executive Director of Portland Backpack, to the program. Hear how Portland Backpack is making a difference by helping fight food insecurity for children and families in the community. Don&rsquo;t miss this inspiring conversation on the latest episode of Sound of the Pacific Northwest!

The Sound of the Pacific Northwest is a weekly show that keeps you connected to the issues and resources in our community. Hosted by Luciana and Pedro Bartes

The Sound of the Pacific Northwest is a weekly show that keeps you connected to the issues and resources in our community. Hosted by Luciana and Pedro Bartes

The Sound of the Pacific Northwest

Friday May 22. Natalie Edwards  Interim Executive Director for Portland Backpack 

In 2018, Yori, a 3-year-old from Seattle, drowned in a pool when he was just 3 years old. After this happened, his mom, Chezik Tsunoda, knew she had to do something to honor her child. That’s how “No More Under” was born. Chezik joined the Sound of the Pacific Northwest to talk about it.

In 2018, Yori, a 3-year-old from Seattle, drowned in a pool when he was just 3 years old. After this happened, his mom, Chezik&nbsp;Tsunoda, knew she had to do something to honor her child. That&rsquo;s how &ldquo;No More Under&rdquo; was born. Chezik&nbsp;joined the Sound of the Pacific Northwest to talk about it.

Friday, July 17. Chezik Tsunoda, Founder of  No More Under.

Food inflation is high, and across the country, thousands of families are quietly wondering where their next meal will come from. In fact, a massive loss in funding recently forced Catholic Charities of Oregon to close nine of its eleven permanent food pantries.

But instead of pulling back, they pivoted.

Today, they are launching high-impact, one-day pop-up pantries to bridge the gap—but each single event costs a staggering fifty thousand dollars to run. Joining us today to talk about the reality on the ground, the logistics of feeding a community, and the personal mission driving this work is Rose Bak, Chief Operating Officer for Catholic Charities of Oregon.

Food inflation is high, and across the country, thousands of families are quietly wondering where their next meal will come from. In fact, a massive loss in funding recently forced Catholic Charities of Oregon to close nine of its eleven permanent food pantries.
But instead of pulling back, they pivoted.
Today, they are launching high-impact, one-day pop-up pantries to bridge the gap&mdash;but each single event costs a staggering fifty thousand dollars to run. Joining us today to talk about the reality on the ground, the logistics of feeding a community, and the personal mission driving this work is&nbsp;Rose&nbsp;Bak, Chief Operating Officer for Catholic Charities of Oregon.

Friday July 10. Rose Bak, Chief Operating Officer for Catholic Charities of Oregon

On today’s show, we’re gonna talk about a love affair. Relax, Pedro, this is no gossip, this is a love affair we all can enjoy. I’m talking about a new book called “Have a Love Affair with the USA.” Perfect for the 250-birthday party this weekend. Today we have invited the authors of this book. Evelyn and Natalie are a mother-daughter travel expert team. They have traveled to seven continents, 89 countries (and counting), and 50 states. Evelyn’s goal is to visit 100 countries before she turns 100. Evelyn and Natalie Kelly, welcome to the Sound of the Pacific Northwest.

On today&rsquo;s show, we&rsquo;re gonna talk about a love affair. Relax, Pedro, this is no gossip, this is a love affair we all can enjoy. I&rsquo;m talking about a new book called &ldquo;Have a Love Affair with the USA.&rdquo; Perfect for the 250-birthday party this weekend. Today we have invited the authors of this book. Evelyn and Natalie are a mother-daughter travel expert team. They have traveled to seven continents, 89 countries (and counting), and 50 states. Evelyn&rsquo;s goal is to visit 100 countries before she turns 100. Evelyn and Natalie Kelly, welcome to the Sound of the Pacific Northwest.

Friday May 22. Natalie Edwards Interim Executive Director for Portland Backpack

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