Giving Back: Ways to Make a Difference this Season

October 30, 2024

As the holiday season approaches, it’s the perfect time to reflect on what we’re grateful for and find ways to give back to our community. Whether it’s donating food, volunteering your time, or offering a helping hand to those in need, small acts of kindness can have a big impact. In this post, we’ve rounded up local food pantries and service opportunities to help you connect with organizations making a difference this season. Let’s come together to spread joy and support those who need it most!

Food Pantries

  • West Linn Food Pantry | West Linn, OR
    503-915-9446; westlinnfoodpantry@gmail.com
    • Mission/Purpose: Provides emergency food boxes to families in the West Linn and Lake Oswego areas, ensuring those facing food insecurity have access to nutritious meals.
    • How to Help: Donate non-perishable food items or volunteer
  • Wilsonville Community Sharing | Wilsonville, OR
    503-682-6939; leigh@wilsonvillecommunitysharing.org
    • Mission/Purpose: Offers food assistance and other essential services to individuals and families in the Wilsonville area to alleviate hunger and support self-sufficiency.
    • How to Help: Contribute food donations, financial support, or volunteer your time to assist with food distribution and other services.
  • The Canby Center | Canby, OR
    503-266-2920; info@TheCanbyCenter.org
    • Mission/Purpose: Provides food, clothing, and educational resources to individuals and families in need within the Canby community, promoting dignity and self-reliance.
    • How to Help: Volunteer in various programs, donate goods or funds, or participate in community events supporting their initiatives.
  • Hunger Fighters Oregon | Lake Oswego, OR
    info@hungerfightersoregon.org
    • Mission/Purpose: Aims to eliminate hunger in Lake Oswego by providing food assistance to residents facing food insecurity.
    • How to Help: Volunteer during pantry hours, organize food drives, or make financial contributions to support their operations.
  • Esther’s Pantry | Milwaukie, OR
    503-234-0175; development@ourhouseofportland.org
    • Mission/Purpose: Offers food and personal care items to individuals living with HIV/AIDS in the Portland metro area, ensuring they have access to nutritious food and essential supplies.
    • How to Help: Donate non-perishable food, personal care items, or funds; volunteer to assist with pantry operations.
  • See more Portland Area Food Pantries

Other Service Opportunities

  • Family Promise of Metro East | Portland, OR
    503-753-3960; info@pdxfp.org
    • Mission/Purpose: Helps children and their families experiencing homelessness achieve sustainable independence through a community-based response.
    • How to Help: Volunteer at host sites, provide meals, donate funds, or assist with administrative tasks.
  • Sunshine Division | Portland, OR
    503-300-799; jason.millenson@sunshinedivision.org
    • Mission/Purpose: Provides free food and clothing assistance to individuals and families in need, partnering with the Portland Police Bureau to support the community.
    • How to Help: Volunteer at their warehouse or clothing room, donate food, clothing, or funds, or organize community drives.
  • American Red Cross | Search any area!
    1-800­-733-2767
    • Mission/Purpose: Prevents and alleviates human suffering in emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors.
    • How to Help: Volunteer in disaster response, donate blood, contribute financially, or participate in training programs.
  • Chelsea’s Closet | Tualatin, OR
    503-941-5229
    • Mission/Purpose: Provides dress-up and play experiences to seriously ill children in hospitals, bringing joy and distraction during challenging times.
    • How to Help: Donate costumes, volunteer to assist with events, or contribute funds to support their programs.
  • Beaverton Literacy | Beaverton, OR
    503-468-7809‬; admin@beavertonliteracy.org
    • Mission/Purpose: Offers literacy programs and resources to individuals in the Beaverton area, aiming to improve reading and writing skills for better educational and employment opportunities.
    • How to Help: Volunteer as a tutor, donate educational materials, or provide financial support to sustain their programs.
  • See more Portland Area Service Opportunities

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