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- EIN 85-1536860
- 503.775.2110
- P.O. Box 820194 Portland OR 97282 USA
- https://portlandfoodproject.org
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Food, Food Banks & Pantries, Food Programs
Mission: We have three goals: To provide a regular supply of food to hungry neighbors To create new neighborhood connections and strengthen the community To serve as a model for other communities
Results: Today, there are over 100 Neighborhood Coordinators picking up food from about 1,500 households. Every other month, we collect about 18,000 lbs of food. By the summer of 2024, PFP had collected more than 1.2 million lbs.—the equivalent of more than 1 million meals—one bag at a time! It’s an amazing success story…but there’s still plenty of need in our area, and plenty of room for the PFP to grow. So join us! Don’t wait for a neighbor to knock on your door. Get in touch and let us know you want to share food. We’ll bring you a green bag, and get you started right away!
Target demographics: About 40 million U.S. residents—more than one in eight of our neighbors—receive food aid. One study determined that 25% of all households with children are likely to experience hunger or food insecurity. And that number goes up to over 30% in households with single parents. Think of it this way: If you’re standing in a line in your community, one of the eight people around you has probably struggled with hunger. And if your child is in a class of 28 people, 7 of their classmates may not be sure where their next meal is coming from. It’s shocking.
Direct beneficiaries per year: In 2024 we provided over 127,661 lbs. of food to our food insecure neighbors. That's over 106,384 meals for hungry families.
Geographic areas served: Portland, Oregon