Marion Polk Food Share
Benjamin Turner is a dedicated professional in the field of social work, currently serving as the Community Programs Coordinator at Marion Polk Food Share since July 2021, where responsibilities include capacity building and compliance monitoring for food pantries. Turner has also taken on the role of Interim Manager of AWARE Food Bank, focusing on personnel management and volunteer recruitment. Previous internships at the YWCA of Greater Portland and Mid-Willamette Valley Community Action Agency involved direct outreach and support for individuals experiencing houselessness. Turner has a solid background in logistics and compliance management from roles at Portland State University's food pantry and as a Stewardship Ambassador for the PSU Foundation. With an educational trajectory that includes a Master of Social Work anticipated in 2025 and a Bachelor of Science in Social Work, Benjamin Turner exemplifies a strong commitment to improving community service and support systems.
Marion Polk Food Share
Marion Polk Food Share brings people together to end hunger in the communities of Marion and Polk counties. We help local community members collect and distribute nutritious food for children, adults and seniors. We work with more than 100 partner programs, including food pantries, meal sites, and home-delivered meals, and we carry out programs to address the root causes of hunger.