On November 1, the ongoing federal government shutdown paused SNAP benefits across the country, including for over 750,000 Oregonians. Although Governor Tina Kotek announced last week that full benefits would be restored, the future of the program’s funding — and the impact of the delay in benefits — is still causing instability for Portland families.
If you or someone you know is in need of groceries or a meal, please utilize the following resources on this list. We’ve included options that are available multiple days a week, as well as businesses offering kid specific meals, but you can also go to the Food Finder via the Oregon Food Bank or Urban Gleaners or check out this comprehensive resource list if you’re looking for more options.
Where to Find Groceries
All Saints Episcopal Church
Where: 4033 SE Woodstock Blvd.
When: Fridays and Saturdays
Clackamas Service Center
Where: 8800 SE 80th Ave.
When: Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays
Feed’em Freedom Black Community Food Center
Where: 4450 NE 131st Pl.
When: Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays
Hand Up Project, Q Center
Where: 4115 N Mississippi Ave.
When: Mondays and Tuesdays
Just a Dash Kitchen
Where: 12400 SW 1st Ave. Beaverton
When: Daily
Neighborhood House
Where: 3445 SW Moss St.
When: Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays
Nourish Kitchen
Where: 3233 SE 92nd Ave.
When: Daily
St. John’s Food Share
Where: 8100 N Lombard St.
When: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays
William Temple House
Where: 2023 NW Hoyt St.
When: Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays
Where to Get Meals
Ben & Esther’s
Where: 1800 NE Alberta St.
What: Free sack lunch
Blanchet House
Where: 310 NW Glisan St.
What: Three meals offered daily
Burgerville
Where: Various locations
What: Free meal for children
Feed the Mass
Where: 80 NW Davis St.
What: Meals offered daily
Grassa
Where: 1506 NW 23rd Ave.
What: Children eat free, no purchase required
Laughing Planet
Where: Various locations
What: Free meal
NOTE: Laughing Planet ended its free meal service for SNAP recipients on Nov. 7. According to its post, the restaurants gave out more than 2,500 free meals
Lulu
Where: 149 Buxton Rd., Troutdale
What: Kids’ meal
Mama Chow’s Kitchen
Where: 3757 SE Hawthorne Blvd.
What: Free meal. Say “pans” when you reach the counter.
Meals on Us PDX and PDX Saints Love
Where: 247 SE 82nd Ave.
What: Free meal offered most weekdays
Memoire Ca Phe
Where: 1495 NE Alberta St.
What: Kids eat free in November.
Pleasure Burger
Where: 606 SW Broadway St.
What: Free grilled cheese and fries
Portland Cider
Where: 8925 SE Janssen Rd., Clackamas
What: Free kids’ meal
Red Sauce Pizza
Where: 4641 NE Fremont St.
What: Offering a free small frozen pizza.
Here are other free, community resources for families during the holiday season.