The Hand Up Project is a non-profit organization working to break the cycle of homelessness.  According to their website, they are offering pantry locations addressing increased food insecurities in communities of color and the LGBTQ community. They also offer peer support and insurance navigation and are a member of the Northwest Community Network Referral Network. They offer a shopping style food pantry at the Q Center (4115 N Mississippi) the 2nd and 4th Mondays from 12-4 pm and also at St. Philip the Deacon church (120 N Knott) every Tuesday from 12-4 pm. Check out their website at HandUpProject.org.

St. Philip the Deacon church has hosted a Saturday lunch at Deacon’s Dining Hall for over 20 years. They have served over 200 hot meals a week. Currently, the free Saturday lunch program is still operating just under different terms. You can pick up a sack lunch at 12:30 pm every Saturday at the church dining hall. For more information contact the church at StPhiliptheDeacon.org  or call 503-281-5802

PDX Free Fridge is a new community organization that has organized the creation of street-side pantries. Their motto is “a project by the community, for the community” available 24/7 to “take what you need, leave what you can” and “increase food access for all”.

There are two pantries close enough for our residents here in Eliot. One is actually in Eliot at Open Signal at the corner of MLK and Graham. The full-size refrigerator has food available for the taking and also for contributions.

The other pantry is located at 3617 NE 7th Avenue  north of Fremont just south of Beech St. Harvey Roberts  organized this pantry and has linked in with PDX Free Fridge. This pantry offers some refrigerated items, meals that do not require a kitchen and also some toiletry items. See the article about Harvey Roberts who started this pantry to find out more and how this pantry got started and how best to contribute to the pantries. 

Oregon Food Bank is usually only associated with food pantries, but they have organized a page on their website with options for food plus a full range of resources from help with your rent, childcare, health services, and more. The information can be found on the Oregon Food Bank website.

Multnomah County has curated an extensive list of services with contact information ranging from addiction and recovery services to mental health services, legal, and employment assistance. Click here for the Multnomah County Resource List.

Nextdoor is the neighborhood social media platform that works also like a bulletin board or classified ad site. Their website states, “It’s where communities come together to greet newcomers, exchange recommendations, and read the latest local news. Where neighbors support local businesses and get updates from public agencies. Where neighbors borrow tools and sell couches. It’s how to get the most out of everything nearby.” Find free items, get help with a project, make new friends, and connect with your neighborhood at https://nextdoor.com/.