By the Numbers ??? Oregon is ranked second in hunger by the US Department of Agriculture. ??? About 36,000 people in Multnomah County access emergency food boxes each month. ??? Only a small portion of the food we consume is locally grown. ??? Over half of all adults in Multnomah County are overweight or obese. ??? Chronic disease such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and stroke is on the rise.