Food Resources

Find Food Near You

Not sure where to start? These tools show real-time availability across Portland:

Local Pantries

St. Johns Food Share

stjohnsfoodshare.org | Choice-model pantry — you shop with a cart and pick what your household actually eats. Serves North Portland.

Hereford House

herefordhousepdx.org | 7704 N Hereford Ave, Portland 97203 Fridays & Saturdays, 12–2 pm | 503-247-3511

Salvation Army — North Portland

5325 N Williams Ave, Portland 97217 Wednesdays & Fridays, 9 am–1 pm | One food box per week per household.

Hand Up Project — People’s Pantry

handupproject.org/people-s-pantry | N Mississippi Ave Dedicated LGBTQ+-safe hours available. Open to all.

Broader Portland Resources

Urban Gleaners

urbangleaners.org | Rescues surplus food from grocery stores and restaurants and distributes it at pop-up markets at schools and community centers. Often includes fresh produce and bread. Use their map to find current pop-up locations near you.

Sunshine Division

sunshinedivision.org | Free food pantry open Tuesday–Saturday. Appointments available (walk-ins welcome as space allows). Up to 16 visits per year. Bring a photo ID if you have one — you won’t be turned away without one. Schedule an appointment →

PDX Free Fridge

sites.google.com/view/pdx-free-fridge | Community fridges and pantries throughout Portland — no sign-up, no questions, any time of day.

William Temple House

williamtemple.org | Choice-model pantry serving the broader Portland community.

Multnomah County Food Assistance

multco.us/programs/food-assistance-multnomah-county | County-level programs including SNAP enrollment support.

Specialized Resources

Seniors

BIPOC Community

  • Feed’em Freedom — Black Community Food Center focused on culturally relevant food for Black and Brown families.

Students

Hot Meals

  • Blanchet House — free hot meals served daily, no questions asked
  • MealsOnUsPDX — 400+ free meals per week, including free fridge distribution and shelter partnerships

Food Benefits

  • SNAP (Oregon Trail Card) — apply through Oregon DHS. No proof of citizenship required at most pantries regardless of SNAP status.
  • Double Up Food Bucks — SNAP users can double their budget for fresh produce at participating farmers markets. Learn more →

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