Next Pickup: June 13, 2026 Eastside
(Your Neighborhood Coordinator will email details to you beforehand.)
Portland Food Project
Sharing Food, Building CommunityPortland Food Project
Sharing Food, Building Community1 in 10 people in the Portland area struggle with food insecurity.
Portland Food Project is an innovative, new way to fight hunger in our community. You want to help. We make it easy.
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A Simple System That Really Works
A Simple System That Really Works
EVERY 2 MONTHS—on the second Saturday of every even month—our Neighborhood Coordinators pick up bags of healthy nonperishable food that neighbors have left outside their front doors. They leave empty green bags for next time, and take all the food to local food pantries. It’s that easy!
EVERY 2 MONTHS—on the second Saturday of every even month—our Neighborhood Coordinators pick up bags of healthy nonperishable food that neighbors have left outside their front doors. They leave empty green bags for next time, and take all the food to local food pantries. It’s that easy!
Concerned about SNAP?
As more families in our community struggle to put food on the table, the need has never been greater. Portland Food Project and our pantry partners are doing everything we can to meet the growing demand — but we can’t do it without you. Your support right now makes a real difference for neighbors who need it most.
What PFP Is doing?
Last November, PFP distributed $16,880 in Winco gift cards to our local pantry partners from cash donations and grants that we received. This spring we plan another gift card distribution.
Here are some things you can do
- We are happy to pick up extra brown bags or boxes along with your green bag on collection days.
- PFP is collecting cash donations for more Winco gift cards the pantries can use to purchase specific food that they need. Donate
- If your business or group wants to organize a special collection, text Mary Gaido at (503) 901-1678 or email Christine Rhoney at christiner@portlandfoodproject.org for more information.
- Invite friends and neighbors to Join the Green Bag Team and become Portland Food Project donors. Download our 1/2 page flyer to share.
Thank you for your kindness and generosity. It takes all of us continuing our work together to impact hunger in Portland.
If You Need Food Assistance
Here are some recently publicized resources to help you find local food assistance.
PFP Food Pantry Partners
Locate a PFP food pantry partner »
Resource Maps
Article with two maps to help you locate food assistance and free food fridges in the Portland area. KOIN Article with Maps »
FindHelp.org
Search by your zip code to find local food pantries, emergency aid, financial assistance, medical care, and other free or reduced-cost resources.
Fight Hunger in Your Own Backyard
Be a Food Donor
It takes: 15 minutes a month
Your role: Fill a green bag with nonperishable food every two months and put it outside your front door. That’s all there is to it!
Impact: One full green bag equals about ten meals. We combine your bag with your neighbors’ bags, and together we can feed the community!
Be a Neighborhood Coordinator
It takes: A couple of hours a month
Your role: Pick up donors’ green bags every two months (on the second Saturday of every even numbered month) and take them to local food banks.
Impact: Each donor’s contribution averages 43 meals a year. With just 10 donors, you’ll provide a meal to a hungry neighbor every 30 seconds you volunteer!
Join the Support Team
It takes: Whatever time you choose
Your role: We’ve got lots of big and small jobs to do! Help with anything from unloading bags of food to making phone calls to joining our Steering Committee.
Impact: In the Food Project, every job is essential. We’re an all-volunteer organization. We depend on people like you to keep us going.
Fight Hunger in Your Own Backyard
Be a Food Donor
Fill a green bag with nonperishable food every two months and put it outside your front door. That’s all there is to it!
Be a Neighborhood Coordinator
Pick up donors’ green bags every two months (on the second Saturday of every even numbered month) and take them to local food banks.
Join the Support Team
We’ve got lots of big and small jobs to do! Help with anything from unloading bags of food to making phone calls to joining our Steering Committee.
Thank You, Sponsors!
These local businesses and organizations have generously supported Portland Food Project.
AmazonSmile
Barony of Three Mountains
Berlinberg Properties
Bob’s Red Mill
Cascadia Golf Club
Fred Meyer (Kroger)
Gresham Ford
Guild Mortgage
LRS Architects
Meredith Corporation Foundation
Mt. Tabor Presbyterian Church
New Seasons Market
OHSU Value Analysis Steering Committee
Oregon Community Foundation
Portland Clinic Foundation
Portland Nursery
Tripwire
US Bank
Whole Foods Market
… and THANK YOU to all of our generous individual donors for their unwavering support.
Your commitment helps us get food to neighbors who might otherwise not have enough to eat.
Join us!
Let’s work together to fight hunger and strengthen our community.Sign up for Portland Food Project NOW!
Join us!
Let’s work together to fight hunger and strengthen our community.Sign up for Portland Food Project NOW!
Pick-Up Dates
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What Our Food Pantries Need
Most Needed Non-Perishable Food Items
- Tuna, chicken and other meats (canned and packets)
- Peanut Butter and other Nut Butters
- Pasta, noodles and Mac-n-Cheese
- Canned Tomatoes and Tomato sauce
- Rice and other grains
- Canned and Dried Beans
- Cereal, Oatmeal, Protein and Granola bars
- Hearty and Low-sodium Soups and Chili
- Regular and Low-Sodium Side Dishes (Hamburger Helper, Rice-a-Roni, etc.)
- Canned Vegetables and Fruits
- Jelly, Fruit Spreads and Fruit Leathers
- Milk (Shelf Stable) and Milk Alternatives (Shelf Stable) and Protein drinks (Ensure, etc.)
- Flour, Masa and Alternative Flours
- Coffee and Tea (regular & decaf)
- Cooking Oil
We accept a wide variety of food items to accommodate all dietary needs.
> Please, no damaged cans.
> Pop top lids are preferred and helpful for seniors and people without can openers.
> Although PFP accepts food past the “best by date,” please note that not all pantries will use food that is past its “best by date.”