Meal resources for families

This is a long post showing meal resources in Multnomah County (and beyond). We start with school districts and then move to community organizations we know of that are helping the community. Please let us know if you need further assistance.

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Multnomah County School Districts

We have done our best to provide current information. Please confirm meal availability through the links shared below. The SUN Service System also has information on accessing food.

Centennial [updated 9/7/23]

The food pantry at Parklane Elementary, 15811 SE Main St., Portland, is open Fridays from noon to 1:30 p.m. Stop by to access 3-5 days’ worth of FREE, fresh, and healthy food for your family. Please bring your own bags. No identification or income verification materials required. Anyone is welcome to shop!

The food pantry at Patrick Lynch Elementary, 1546 SE 169th Pl., is open to the public on Tuesdays from 4:00 pm. to 5:00 pm.

Food 4 Families will have food distribution every 2nd and 4th Wednesday at Centennial High School, 3505 SE 182nd Ave, Gresham, 97030. 4:00pm to 5:00pm. Click here for distribution dates.

David Douglas [updated 9/19/23]

There are food pantries at the following David Douglas schools. Click here for a calendar that shows hours of operation and any closures.

  • Cherry Park Elementary: 1930 SE 104th Ave. Mondays, 3:45 p.m. to 5:15 p.m.
  • Earl Boyles Elementary: 10822 SE Bush St. Tuesdays, 4:00 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. 
  • Mill Park Elementary: 1900 SE 117th Ave. Tuesdays, 4:00 p.m. to 5:15 p.m.
  • Gilbert Park Elementary: 13132 SE Ramona St. Wednesdays, 4:00 p.m. to 5:15 p.m.
  • Menlo Park Elementary: 12900 NE Glisan St. Thursdays, 2:00 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. 
  • David Douglas High, Old Pool Building: 13030 SE Taylor Ct. Thursdays, 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

 

Gresham-Barlow [updated 9/19/23]

Community food box information can be found at The Sunshine Division and Snowcap Community Charities. 

Parkrose [updated 9/7/23]

There are food pantries at the following schools (click the link for closures):

 

Portland [updated 9/7/23]

There are food pantries at the following schools. Please click on the link to check for closure information.

 

Reynolds [updated 3/9/23]

    Food pantries are located at the following schools. Click here for more information.
    • Glenfair Elementary: 15300 NE Glisan St. Tuesdays, 4:15 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.
    • Reynolds High: 1698 SW Cherry Park Rd., Troutdale. Last Tuesday of the month, 1:30 p.m to 4:30 p.m.
    • Alder Elementary: 17200 SE Alder St. Wednesdays 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
    • Reynolds Middle: 1200 NE 201st Ave., Fairview. Fridays 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
    • Wilkes Elementary: 17020 NE Wilkes Rd. 1st Friday of the month, 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
    • Davis Elementary: 19501 NE Davis St. 2nd Friday of the month, 4:15 p.m. to 5:15 p.m.
    • H.B. Lee Middle: 1121 NE 172nd Ave. Call 503-706-2834 for information on accessing the food pantry
    • Walt Morey Middle: 2801 SW Lucas Ave., Troutdale. Call 503-810-9604 or 503-491-1935 for information on accessing the food pantry
     

    Agencies, Community Organizations and Restaurants

    Information may change so please check their websites if a link is provided.

    C3 Pantry (NE): 6120 NE 57th Ave., Portland. Tuesdays, doors open at 11:30am, shopping is 12-1pm.

    Crossroads Food Bank (NE): 2505 NE 102nd Ave., Portland. Thursdays 9 a.m. to noon and Saturdays 10 a.m. to noon.

    Mainspring Food Pantry (NE):  3500 NE 82nd Ave.  They suggest following them on social media to see mobile food pantry locations.  Their current free food pantries are located at:
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    • Dawson Park, 1 N Stanton St. Every 1st Tuesday from 10 am to noon
    • Community Transitional School, 6601 NE Killingsworth St. Every 2nd Tuesday from 10 am to noon
    • East Portland Community Center, 740 SE 106th Ave. Every 2nd Wednesday from 9 am to 11 am
    • Victory Outreach, 16022 SE Stark St. Every 3rd Tuesday from 10 am to noon
    • Rockwood Village Apartments, 783 SE 185th Ave. Every 4th Tuesday from 10 am to noon
     
    Meals 4 Kids: serves qualified children and families within the City of Portland. Please visit their website to complete a request form.
     
    Northeast Emergency Food Program (NE): 4800 NE 72nd Ave., Portland. Open Tuesday, 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m; Thursday and Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to noon. Food boxes are prepared in advance for walk or drive up pick up.
     
    Portland Adventist Community Services (NE): 11020 NE Halsey St., Portland. Offering prepacked food boxes for pick up,  Monday – Friday 9 a.m.– 11 a.m. They also provide a mobile food pantry service to some neighborhoods.
     
    One Hope Food Pantry (NE): Located at 5425 NE 27th Ave., Portland 97211. Open for drive-through and pickup Saturdays, 11 a.m. - noon. Food boxes are available each week.
     
    St. Mark's Lutheran Church (SE): 5415 SE Powell Blvd., Portland 97206. Food pantry every Friday, 2:00 p.m to 5:00 p.m.
     
    Sunshine Division (SE):  free emergency food boxes to pick up or be delivered. Pickup times are Tuesday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.; and Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. There are two locations:
    • 12436 SE Stark St.
    • 687 N Thompson St.

    Visit their website to request a food box delivery, or call 503-823-2102

     
    William Temple House (NW): 2023 NW Hoyt St., Portland. Offering a walk-in pantry, Tuesday-Thursday, 11 am-2 pm. A guide to the pantry can be found here.
     
    Lift Urban Portland (SW):  Located at 1838 SW Jefferson St., Portland 97201. Food pantry hours of operation are Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm. A random number lottery takes place 5 minutes before opening to determine your place in line.
     
    Portland Open Bible food pantry (SE):  Located at 3223 SE 92nd Ave., Portland 97266. Pick-up food boxes, information can be found here. Pantry times are Tuesdays 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Thursdays 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. You can also place an order online.
     
    St. Johns Food Share (N): 8100 N Lombard St., Portland 97203. Food pantry open Mondays and Fridays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
     
    Urban Gleaners: multiple locations across Multnomah and Washington counties. Click here for a list of locations.
     
     
    Self Enhancement Inc also has a list of community food resources that includes sites in Multnomah, Clackamas, Washingon and Yamhill counties in Oregon and Vancouver, WA area schools. Click the link and scroll down to food resources.
     
     
     
    Library Staff | Wed, Sep 27, 2023
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    Comments

    I’d like to volunteer to aid families in need this summer. How can I help?
    I work at Mt. Hood Community College and would like to volunteer. Thank you.
    Why aren't the library's lunches highlighted?
    Can anyone help on with food
    I see in the Portland Parks meal resources that Lents Park is listed as being on N Trenton St. However, it is located in SE Portland adjacent to SE 92nd between SE Holgate. I believe the address on Trenton is for McCoy Park.
    Thank you for letting us know about the address information for Lent Park. We have updated the post with the correct information.