SW HOPE: Feed the Hungry

What is the Food Pantry?

Neighborhood House operates the largest food pantry on Portland’s west side, providing emergency food boxes to more than 1,400 individuals every month. In 2020, the Pantry tripled its normal capacity due to COVID-19 and has shifted to a delivery-only model to bring customized food boxes right to peoples’ homes.

What is our goal?

This year, we hope to collect $50,000 (or the 200,000 lbs equivalent) to serve the ever-increasing number of families who come to Neighborhood House looking for assistance with their basic food needs. This amount of food can sustain our neighbors for three months, allowing them to focus on other necessities, such as finding employment or improving their job skills. As people face the repercussions of economic crisis due to COVID, the number of food insecure households in Oregon has grown to nearly 1 in 4. 

SW HOPE 2021 EVENT DATES

Food Insecurity Panel

Details TBD

Dine Out to Donate Night

Details TBD

SW HOPE “Telethon”

Details TBD

Drive-in Movie Night

Details TBD

SW HOPE 5K

Saturday, April 10
Details TBD

How can I help?

COVID-19 health concerns have impacted the SW Hope campaign in a major way. While we are excited to hold virtual or safe in-person events, cash donations are currently the best way to support your hungry neighbors. You can donate food or money to help us reach our goal. Cash is the most effective way to support our work as every $1 you give equals four pounds of healthy and nutritional food for the Food Pantry, thanks to our partnership with the Oregon Food Bank. If you want to support hungry community members during these trying times, please consider giving online or via check.
You can give by making your check out to:
Neighborhood House
7780 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR 97219
memo: SW Hope

Or give online by clicking the button below.