PORTLAND, OR (KPTV) -
A local agency wants to make sure kids in need will have breakfast in their bowl.
The Portland Police Bureau Sunshine Division said demand has doubled for emergency food relief over the last couple years.
Workers expect to see about 1,200 families this month alone.
The rising price of breakfast cereal has made it one of the organization's most needed items, but one local company has stepped up to try and help.
Burgerville donated more than 1,000 containers of oatmeal. It's a new breakfast item on the Burgerville menu.
The executive director of the Sunshine Division said with kids back in school, the donation couldn't have come at a better time.
"We're in the midst of a nationwide drought, and the cost of cereal is sky rocketing," said Kyle Camberg. "It's a great need for us right now. It's also back to school time."
Burgerville is also trying to raise money for the Sunshine Division through a new two-disc CD set featuring local artists. It's called Rise and Shine and it's available at Burgerville restaurants.
For more information on how to donate and where to drop off food, visit the Sunshine Division's website.
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