Free food banks, groceries and meals Portland Oregon and Multnomah County.
A number of services are provided by free food banks, soup kitchens and free, emergency pantries in the Portland Oregon area. Call or stop by a distribution center near you to get free meals, groceries, or other forms of assistance, including baby formula or Meals on Wheels home delivery in Multnomah County. The low-income, people with no money, seniors and others will get help. Find a free food pantry near you in Multnomah County or Portland OR that is open today.
Most sites, including a free drive thru food bank, will help not only people in Portland, but also across the entire Multnomah County area of Oregon. Most of the free food pantries are non-profits, and they may be located at churches, Salvation Army, Community Action Agencies, or a number of other charity organizations. There are many drive-thru and emergency food pantries near you, as well as a toll free number for referrals at the bottom of the page.
The Oregon Food Bank coordinates many of the assistance programs and agencies, including free Thanksgiving and Christmas food baskets in Portland OR. Usually this organization distributes groceries as well as other goods to the local centers in your neighborhood. Those locations are where people can stop by at to get food, personal stuff and/or information or government programs, such as WIC vouchers or Meals on Wheels or other stuff for free, which is offered at charities. More on how to get stuff for free.
Other support is also available in Multnomah County. Clients can get free personal toiletries, holiday meals (Christmas or Thanksgiving) and assistance, as well as help in applying for food stamps. Many pantries also distribute clothing and household products. Find phone numbers, addresses, and information on a center near you.
Where to get free food in Portland OR area and Multnomah County
Umeus Food Pantry Areas Served: zip codes - 97232, 97212, 97213, 97214,97215 Type of Service: Free Food and Grocery Boxes Address: 2830 NE Flanders Street Portland Oregon 97232 Hours: Sunday 2:00-4:00 Telephone: (503)232-5155 The hours are first & third Sundays. Free groceries, canned goods, and other hunger prevention resources are provided.
Sisters of the Road Cafe Address: 133 NW 6th Ave Portland OR 97209 Phone number: (503)222-5694 Free hot meals, including at Christmas and Thanksgiving, may be provided by the charity.
St Francis Dining Hall Type of Service: Free Meals, Clothing, Shelter, and Thrift Store. Address: 330 SE 11th Ave Portland OR 97214 Hours of the food bank/dining hall: Sun 12:00-4:00, Mon 10:00-6:00, Tues 10:00-6:00, Wed 10:00-6:00, Thurs 10:00-6:00, Fri 10:00-6:00 Dial: (503)234-2028
St Andrew's Episcopal Pantry The areas served by this food pantry include all of Multnomah County Oregon Address: 7704 N Hereford Ave Portland OR 97203 Hours of the site: Sun 1:00-3:00, Friday 12:00-3:00, Sat 12:00-3:00 Phone number to dial for help:(503)247-3511
City Team Ministries Address: 526 SE Grand Ave Portland, Oregon 97214 Phone Number: (503)231-9334 A free hot breakfast and dinner are served. They are open daily to give out free groceries, food, and benefits. The homeless can even get blankets or access showers or job counseling. Homeless shelters are offered.
Society of Saint Vincent de Paul There are multiple locations of this food pantry for the Multnomah County and city of Portland area. Some are below. Each has a free food pantry and soup kitchen. There may be canned or fresh food, hot meals, winter jackets, and paper goods or hygiene supplies. Soup, laundry detergency, cereal, canned meat and more may be passed out to the needy. Phone: (503)235-8431 for the nearest location, or learn more on SVDP Multnomah County emergency food programs.
- SVDP St Ignatius - Areas Served: SE Powell - SE Holgate & SE 60th west to 22nd. The address: 3400 SE 43rd Ave Portland OR 97206. Hours: Saturday 9:00-11:30
- SVDP St Louise has an address: 8101 SE Cornwell St, Portland, OR 97206. The Hours: Tuesday 1:00-3:30pm, Friday 1:00-3:30pm. St. Louise is the Emergency Food Pantry at the SVDP Portland Council building. Walk-ins are welcome. This site is closed from 12 noon to 1:00 for lunch breaks. They also give limited rent and utility assistance.
- SVDP Blessed Frederic. The Areas Served: Interstate to Will. Rvr., Col. Rvr. to N. Russ. Av. The address: 5227 N Bowdoin Ave Portland OR 97203. Hours: Tuesday 10:00-12:00, Thursday 5:30-7:00, Friday 10:00-12:00. Please call for appointment to apply for food and case management. Another local St. Vincent church. Paper products, personal hygiene items, and referrals are combined with free groceries.
- SVDP St Rita is at 10029 NE Prescott St, Portland, OR 97220
- SVDP Holy Redeemer is at 25 N Rosa Parks Way, Portland, OR 97217
- SVDP St Charles is at 5310 NE 42nd Ave. Referrals are needed for free groceries, meals, or clothes. Portland, OR 97218
- SVDP St Joseph the Worker has a free food pantry. Canned or fresh items, meats. baby formula and more for low income families. Address is 2310 SE 148th Ave, Portland, OR 97233
- SVDP St Andrew Community Baske and Harvest Sharet. Address: 806 NE Alberta St Portland OR 97211. Hours: Thursday 11:00-1:00 1st Thursday of the month. Phone: (503)281-4429. Also has an on site thrift store for the needy.
- Society of Saint Andrew is also at 4940 NE 8th Ave Portland OR 97211. This location serves I5 east to NE25th & Shaver st. North to Ainsworth. Call (971)244-0339
FISH Emergency Services Residents of the following can get help - Multnomah County to East 92nd and Clackamas Type of Service: Food Boxes Address: 1335 SE Hawthorne Blvd Portland Oregon 97214 Hours: Mon 9:30-2:00, Tues 9:30-2:00, Wed 9:30-2:00, Thurs 9:30-2:00 Phone: (503)233-5533
One H.O.P.E. Food Pantry 5425 NE 27th Ave Portland, Oregon 97211 Call 17342559347 The Food Pantry is open for drive-through and pick up on Saturday from 1 pm-3 pm. We give out food boxes each week as well as serve a hot meal on the 2nd and 4th Saturday.
FISH Harvest Share Areas Served: All regions of the city Type of Food and Resources offered: Other Programs, including information and free food Address: 1335 SE Hawthorne Blvd Portland OR 97214 Phone number: (503)282-0555 2nd Monday of the month - first come first serve (random number system)
Salvation Army Portland region There are multiple locations. A few are below. Each has a free food pantry, soup kitchen, and holiday meals or services too. This includes free Thanksgiving dinners or Christmas meals. There may also be personal toiletries, financial aid, and case management. Students can get snacks, there are lunches for the homeless and poor, and other food programs. A free food pantry is available for the working poor. They also provide Christmas meals, summer snacks to children, and case management, such as applications to SNAP food stamps. More on Salvation Army food assistance in Portland Oregon area.
- This pantry has a limited region - Salvation Army Areas Served in the county: Milwaukie, Oak Grove, inner Portland. Address of site: 1712 NE Sandy Blvd. Portland OR 97232. Closed for lunch from noon to 1pm. Open again from 1-4 pm. Closed Tuesday & Thursday during summer.
- Salvation Army Moore St Center - Areas Served by this facility: 97203, 97209-97213, 97217, 97218, 97231, 97220. The pantry and soup kitchen address is 5325 N Williams Ave Portland OR 97217. Hours of the food distribution Center: Monday 10:00-4:30, Wednesday 10:00-4:30, Thursday 12:30-3:30, Friday 10:00-4:30 . Phone number is : (503)493-3925
St Philip the Deacon Episcopal Church Areas Served by the church: 97212 Resources, Assistance Provided, and Type of Service: Meals Address: 120 NE Knott Portland OR 97212 Hours: Saturday 11:00-1:00 Phone number is : (503)281-5802
St Mark's Lutheran Church The free food pantry is at 5415 SE Powell Blvd Portland, OR 97206 Phone (503) 777-1443 A free food pantry and soup kitchen are on site. They help the poor, immigrants, and low income. Free food as well as baby formula, Ensure for seniors, cereal, and other items. Also clothes and paper goods.
Hand Up Project Main address is 4115 N. Mississippi Ave Portland, Oregon 97217 (503) 894-9089 Whether free food, personal toiletries, or clothing, help is offered.
JYP Village Gardens 4625 N Trenton Portland, OR 97203
St Luke Lutheran Church EFB 4595 SW California St Portland, OR 97219 (503) 246-2325 Prepacked boxes: household, dry and canned goods. Guests are offered a choice of type of meat they prefer, choice of produce and specialty items.
Genesis Community Fellowship 5425 NE 27th Ave Portland, OR 97211 (503) 281-9472
St Andre Bessette Catholic Church Location is 601 W Burnside St Portland, Oregon 97209 Main number is (503) 228-0746 Free sack lunches and hygiene kits are offered Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursdays from 9:30-10:30. From time to time other stuff, such as free hygiene kits are given away if they have any. Friday night at 6:30 is a free dinner, with a limited food pantry on Tuesday and Thursdays from 1:30 to 2:00
Hereford House 7704 N Hereford Ave Portland, OR 97203 (503) 568-4366
C3 Church 6120 NE 57th Ave Portland, OR 97218 (503) 997-2003
New Columbia Free Food Market Location is 4625 N Trenton St Portland, OR 97203 (503) 282-0555 There are free groceries, canned and dry goods. Get pasta, bread, dairy, milk, canned fish or chicken and other items.
Trinity Episcopal Cathedral Meal Service 147 NW 19th Avenue Portland, OR 97209 (503) 478-1210 Community meal on Wednesdays; other days, supplemental food supply available.
Sunnyside UMC Type of Service: Free Meals, Food, and Information Address: 3520 SE Yamhill Portland Oregon 97214 Hours: Wed 4:30-7:00 Friday Coffee House 6-10pm Phone:(503)235-8726
Portland Rescue Mission Areas Served: zip code 97209 only Type of Service: Meals Address: 111 W Burnside Portland Oregon 97209 Hours:Sun 7:00-6:00, Mon 7:00-6:00, Tues 7:00-6:00, Wed 7:00-6:00, Thurs 7:00-6:00, Fri 7:00-6:00, Sat 7:00-6:00 Meals served at 7:00 am and 6:00 pm to the low income, seniors, and homeless. Also learn about job training programs in Multnomah County as well as housing and rent assistance. Call Portland, OR 97209 (503) 906-7690.
Blanchet House of Hospitality Address: 340 NW Glisan St Portland OR 97209 Phone:(503)226-3911 There is a free emergency food pantry as well as soup kitchen. All of Multnomah County is offered. Find everything like hygiene supplies (soap, feminine goods, detergency, etc) as well as canned food like soup, vegetables, tomatoes, meat, dairy, bread, peanut butter and jelly, tuna and so much more.
Union Gospel Mission Areas Served: zip code of 97209 Address: 15 NW 3rd Ave Portland OR 97209 Phone:(503)274-4483 They serve sack lunches and hot meals. Immigrants, the homeless, unemployed and others in the county can get assistance. Volunteers and donations keep the pantry and soup kitchen operating.
People's Bible Church Type of Assistance and Services Provided: Meals Church Address: 15 NW 3rd Ave Portland OR 97209 Hours: Sat 8:30-12:00 breakfast 8:30am, lunch 12:00pm The homebound can also sign up for Meals on Wheels. this can assist senior citizens and others with mobility issues.
Downtown Chapel Food Pantry Zip codes of 97203 - 97209 are the areas served Type of Service: Food Boxes Address: 601 W Burnside St Portland OR 97209 Hours: Mon 1:00-2:30, Tues 1:00-2:30, Wed 1:00-2:30, Thurs 1:00 -2:30 Food pantry phone number - (503)228-0746 Call for food for you and family. Government surplus items and much more are distributed to the needy, seniors, and low income.
Potluck in the Park Address: SW 9th Ave & SW Washington St Portland OR 97205 Hours: Sunday 3:00-5:00 Phone: (503)255-7611 This is a soup kitchen. Type of Services for the community include hot Meals and Groceries, sadnwiches, beverages, and other aid.
Allen Temple Food Pantry Areas Served: NE Broadway/Ainsworth, NE 42nd/N. Killingsworth Type of Service: Food Boxes Address: 4214 NE 8th Ave Portland OR 97211 Hours: Tues 5:00-7:00, Wed 11:00-2:00, Sat 11:00 -2:00 Phone: (503)289-6615 Free fruits, vegetables, and other assistance is offered at the charity.
New Hope Missionary Baptist Areas Served: North and Northeast Portland Type of Service: Food Boxes Address: 3837 N Gantenbein Ave Portland OR 97227 Hours: Wed 10:00-1:00 Phone: (503)282-8960 Open last 2 Weds of the month. Drive-thru service for seniors and individuals with disabilities the last Thursday of the month from 9:30-12.
New Hope Missionary Baptist Harvest Share Type of Service: Food and other genenral assistance for bills and basic needs. Address: 3837 N Gantenbein Portland OR 97227 Hours: Wed 10:00-1:00 Phone: (503)282-0555 4th Wednesday of the month Low income families can be given a box of food, non-perishable goods, referrals, and more.
Sunshine Division The charity serves residents of Portland. They operate on a first come, first serve basis. Address of the pantry and clothing center is 687 N Thompson St, Portland OR 97227 Phone: 503-823-2117 Hours: 9:30-11:00 a.m. (check-in for clothing until 10:30 a.m. or until the first 8 households have been served). They are also open 12:30-3:30 p.m., which is check-in for clothing until 2:30 p.m. or until the first 12 households have been served. Weekend hours are Saturday 9:00-1:00 p.m. (first 12 households for clothing). The organization will help households with dependents under the age of 19 and single adults receiving SSI disability, SSD or Veteran’s Income.
First Baptist Church CMS Areas Served: 97205 Type of Service: Meals Address: 909 SW 11th Ave. Portland OR 97205 Hours: Mon 2:00-4:00, Thurs 2:00-4:00 Phone: (503)228-7465
St Michael the Archangel Social Services Areas Served: NW Hoyt to SW Nevada/W. River to Barbur/405 Location and Address: 424 SW Mill St Portland OR 97201 Hours: Mon 1:00-2:30, Wed 1:00-2:30, Fri 1:00-2:30 Phone: (503)228-0842 Food for children, seniors, and the low income. Also get assistance in applying for WIC or SNAP government benefits.
Sharon Community Services SDA Areas Served: N and NE Portland Some of the type of services administered: Holiday meals, Food Boxes, clothing Address: 5209 NE 22nd Ave Portland Oregon 97211 Hours: Sat 2:00-4:00 Phone number to call, or stop by:(503)880-3065 Open the last 2 Saturdays of the month. Community services offices are a great place for referrals, advice, and emergency assistance. Crisis assistance can include free groceries and food. Also apply for clothing and perishable items, including Christmas meals and gifts.
Lift Urban Portland Areas Served: NW Portland Type of Service: Food Boxes Food Pantry and Bank Address: 1808 NW Irving St Portland OR 97209 Hours: Tues 12:00-2:00, Fri 12:00-2:00 Phone: (503)221-1224 Financial aid is combined with non-perishable or fresh food. There may also be baby formula or diapers for single parents.
Northwest Portland Ministries Harvest Share Address: 1816 NW Irving St Portland OR 97209 Hours: Wed 10:00- Phone: (503)282-0555 2nd Wednesday of the month - first come first serve (random number system)
St Stephen's Episcopal Table Type of Service: Meals and Free groceries Address: 1432 SW 13th Ave Portland OR 97201 Hours: Tues 11:45-12:30, Thurs 7-11, Fri 7-11, Sat 9-10-7-11 Phone: 503-223-6424 Tuesday lunch 11:45am - 12:30pm; Saturday breakfast 9am-10am; Operation Nighwatch (sandwiches) Thurs - Sat 7pm - 11pm
William Temple House Areas Served: All Type of Service: Food Boxes Address: 2023 NW Hoyt St Portland OR 97209 Hours: Tues 10:00-3:00, Wed 10:00-3:00 Call the center at (503)226-3021 May be able to partner with national and local food banks, including Angel Food and the Salvation Army.
Multnomah County Department of Human Services This is a government agency. There is everything from warming centers to free food, information on low cost housing, youth programs, and other resources. Continue with Multnomah County Department of Human Services.
Generous Ventures Main address is 8830 SE Woodstock Portland, OR 97206 Main number is 503-788-0209 The pantry runs a food recovery program, in which canned groceries and staples can be given to the disabled, working poor, senior citizens and others in food poverty.
Clackamas Service Center Address is 8800 SE 80th Avenue Portland, OR 97206 503-771-7914 Volunteers help families in poverty. There may also be small meals for students during the summer. Donations are used to feed families, ranging from the unemployed to working poor. The free pantry can help families up to 4 times per year, twice per month. Fresh bread, pasta, rice, and other free grocery items.
Trinity Lutheran Church Areas Served: 97218 zip codes are covered Type of Service: Food Boxes Church Address: 5520 NE Killingsworth St Portland OR 97218 Hours of the facility: Wed 4:00-5:00, Thurs 4:00-5:00, Fri 4:00-5:00 Telephone number - (503)288-1055
Southeast Community Church Areas Served: SE Portland Address: 5535 SE Rhone St Portland OR 97206 Hours: Mon 10:00-2:00, Wed 2:00-6:00, Thurs 10:00-2:00 Call for help with food and clothing: (503)895-6102 Clothing also available. Applicants can get surplus USDA commodities, an emergency box of food with rice, bread, and more.
Harvey Scott School Harvest Share Type of Service: Food assistance, clothing, and other financial assistance programs Address: 6700 NE Prescott St Portland Oregon 97218 Hours: Wed 8:15-3rd Wednesday of the month Phone: (503)282-0555 Summer snacks and backpacks with weekend meals can be provided to students.
Nazarene Ministries of Help Areas Served: 97206, 97266,97215, 97216 Type of Service: Food Boxes Address: 5805 SE Gladstone St. Portland Oregon 97206 Hours: Tues 11:00 -3:00 Phone: (503)777-9039. Dial for information and services.
Nazarene Ministries of Help Harvest Share Address of the food bank: 5805 SE Gladstone St Portland OR 97206 Hours: Thurs 10:00- 4th Thursday of the month - first come first serve Phone: (503)282-0555
Parkrose Deliverance Tabernacle / We Care Outreach Areas Served: 97203-97205, 97209-97218, 98661-98665 Type of Service: Food Boxes Address: 6120 NE 57th Ave Portland OR 97218 Hours: Mon 10:00-2:00 Dial - (503)287-6343 Produce and other perishables available Tues and Thurs at 11:00 am.
Ortiz Center Harvest Share Address: 6736 NE Killingsworth Portland OR 97211 Hours: Thurs 10:30-1st Thursday of the month - first come first serve (random number system) Phone: (503)282-0555 The charity will refer families to Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas meals or food baskets too. The homeless in the region can also stop by for clothing or a hot meal/lunch.
All Saints Episcopal Areas Served: 97202 Type of Service: Meals, Soup Kitchen, and more. Address: 4033 SE Woodstock Blvd Portland OR 97202 Hours: Sat 11:30-12:30 Telephone: (503)653-6235
EMO NE Emergency Food Program Type of Service: Food Boxes Address: 4800 NE 72nd Ave Portland OR 97218 Hours: Tues 1:00-4:00, Thurs 1:00-4:00, Sat 1:00-4:00 Phone: (503)284-5470 A soup kitchen is also on site, including for the homeless.
OFB Metro Services Address: 7900 NE 33rd Dr Portland Oregon 97211 Phone number of the center. 1-800-777-7427 Please call for a referral to a partner agency. They offer free referrals to assistance programs, charities, and churches across Multnomah County. Whether it is Senior Brown Bag, WIV, or free holiday food (Easter, Thanksgiving or Christmas) help is offered. Or learn about public aid too in Oregon and nationwide.
Catholic Charities Social Services 2740 SE Powell Blvd Portland, OR 97202 For referrals to food pantries, dial (503) 231-4866 There is a free soup kitchen, pantries, and other resources available. Continue with Catholic Charity assistance programs in Portland.
Impact Northwest (SE) Community Basket Type of Service: Other Programs Address: 10055 E Burnside St Portland OR 97216Hours:Fri 9:00-11:30 4th Friday of the month Phone:(503)988-6000 A leading poverty fighting organization in Multnomah County. Apply for USDA programs such as TEFAP - Emergency Food Assistance Program, brown bag lunches for seniors, free school lunches, and other benefits.
Crossroads Cupboard Type of Service: Food Boxes, summer lunches, emergency aid Address: 2407 NE 102nd Ave Portland OR 97220 Hours: Thurs 9:00-12:00, Fri 9:00 -12:00 Telephone number is (503)257-9345
IRCO/Glisan St Baptist Church Harvest Share Type of Service: Other Programs Address: 10401 NE Glisan St. Portland OR 97220 Hours: Monday 10:00- 3rd Monday - first come first serve Telephone: (503)282-0555
IRCO/E Portland Community Center Harvest Share Address: 740 SE 106th Ave Portland OR 97216 Phone number: (503)282-0555 They have a free food bank and other social services. Learn about WIC or SNAP food stamp applications for households in poverty. Or apply for The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) from the federal government, cash aid, and other benefits.
Portland Adventist Community Services Type of Service: Food Boxes, Christmas meals and gifts, food stamps site, and more. Address: 11020 NE Halsey St Portland OR 97220 Hours: Mon 9:00-12:00, Tues 9:00-12:00, Wed 9:00-12:00, Thurs 9:00-12:00, Fri 9:00-12:00 Phone: (503)252-8500
Peninsula Open Bible Church Community Basket Type of Service: Other Programs including food and counseling Address: 8825 N Peninsular Ave Portland OR 97217 Hours: Fri 12:00-2:00 3rd Friday of the month Telephone (503)289-3343. Call for information. A number of perishable food items are distributed, including breads, meats, and frozen foods. Also provides meals around Thanksgiving and Christmas.
HAP Hillsdale Terrace Harvest Share The entire county is served Type of Service: Free food, financial assistance, counseling, and other programs are offered Address: 6821 SW 26th Ave Portland OR 97219 Hours: Thurs 1:30-2:30 3rd Thursday of the month Call for help: (503)282-0555
Carpenters Food Bank Type of Service: Food Boxes Address: 2225 N Lombard St Portland OR 97217 Hours: Fri 9:00-2:00 - Open 3rd Friday of the month Dial the food bank at (503)970-2482
Hope House Food Bank 3837 N Gantenbein Ave Portland, Oregon 97227 Call (503) 282-8960
Francis Center Areas Served: include zip codes of 97206, 97215, 97266, 97290 Type of Service: Food Boxes and Groceries Address: 6535 SE 82nd Ave Portland OR 97266 Hours: Mon 10:00-2:00, Tues 10:00-2:00, Wed 10:00-2:00, Thurs 10:00-2:00 Phone: (503)775-6784 A food pantry offers non-perishable items, such as soup, canned fruits, rice, and more.
Neighborhood House Senior Food Box Program Areas Served: Call for zipcodes: W Multnomah Co, E Wash Co, and N PDX Address: 7688 SW Capitol Hwy Portland OR 97219 Hours: Monday 9:00-12:00, Wednesday 9:00-12:00 Phone:(503)246-1663 Program serves seniors and individuals with disabilities. There are also free food boxes as well as Meals on Wheels for the elderly, homebound and disabled in the service area. Or get ensure, surplus USDA commodities, or sign up for recreational activities.
University Park SDA Type of Service: Food Boxes Primary address: 4007 N Alaska St Portland Oregon 97203 Hours: Wed 5:00-7:00 Clothes available from 1-3 pm on Wednesdays. Phone: (503)397-4389 Can provide emergency food boxes, clothing, and maybe even limited amounts of help to pay bills.
University Park SDA Harvest Share All zip codes both in and outside of Portland Oregon are covered Address: 4007 N Alaska Ave Portland OR 97203 Hours: Fri 11:00- 1st Friday of the month - first come first serve Phone:(503)282-0555 The charity will distribute fresh produce to low income families with children.
Additional free food and meals in Multnomah County and Portland
For the locations of many other food pantries near you, dial 503.282.0555. Not only that, but families facing hunger or with a very low income can be referred to Feeding America in Multnomah County. There are also government benefits for people with no money or a low-income in Portland OR, such as Summer Food Service Program or WIC - Special Supplemental Nutrition vouchers among others.
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