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Centennial School District 28J

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Community Food Resources

Food Pantries Located in the Centennial District

    • Schedule: 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month, 4:30-6:30pm
    • Location: Centennial High School – 3505 SE 182nd Ave., Gresham, OR 97030
    • Information: No identification or address verification ncessary. Please bring your own grocery bags. Food for Families was established by Centennial High School Future Business Leaders of America students to reduce hunger in the Centennial community.
    • Learn more at: www.food4families.net

    Interested in donating or supporting Food for Families? Visit their Take Action page at www.food4families.net/take-action for details

    • Schedule: Fridays 12-1:30pm
    • Location: 15811 SE Main Street, Portland, OR 97233
    • Information: Distribution is in front of the school under canopies along the sidewalk near the bus lane.
    • Schedule: Tuesdays 4-5pm
    • Location: 1546 SE 169th Place
    • Information: Shopping style pantry located in the Patrick Lynch school cafeteria

Food Resource Lists

Additional Community Food Banks & Pantries

    • Schedule: Monday-Thursday, 10am-2pm
    • Location: 6535 SE 82nd Ave., Portland, OR 97266
    • Information: Food boxes are available to East County residents in the following zip codes: 97266, 97206, 97215, 97216. One visit request per month. 
    • Learn more at: https://www.franciscenterpdx.org/
    • Schedule: Monday-Friday, 9-11am
    • Location: 11020 NE Halsey St., Portland, OR 97220
    • Information: Drive up food pantry. A box of groceries containing a 3-5 day supply of fruits, vegetables, grains, meats, and dairy will be placed directly in your vehicle. Please expect a wait. One visit allowed per month. 
    • Learn more at: https://www.pacsonline.org/food-pantry
    • Schedule: See “Information” below for details.
    • Location: 473 SE 194th Ave., Portland, OR 97233
    • Information: 
      • Emergency food assistance: One box (3-4 day supply) every 30 days. Must show identification and current (within 30 days) mail with proof of address. Monday-Thursday, 9am-12pm
      • Free food market: Fresh produce and pantry staples on the first Wednesday of each month, 9-11am. 
      • Zip Codes Served: 97004, 97009, 97010, 97011, 97013, 97015, 97022, 97023, 97024, 97027, 97030, 97042, 97055, 97060, 97236, 97080, 97230, 97233
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    • For schedules and locations, please visit website link below. 
    • Information: Free fresh food at a variety of sites throughout the week. Masks are required at all sites. There are no income or personal information requirements to participate unless a site is affiliated with Oregon Food Bank. Bring your own bags and arrive 10-15 minutes early if possible. *All free food market sites are ADA accessible. 
    • Learn more at: https://urbangleaners.org/food-finder/
    • Schedule: See “Information” below
    • Location: 59 NW Ava Ave., Gresham, OR 97030
    • Information: 
      • Zaraphath Pantry: Thursdays 10am-1pm. You must be in line by 12:30pm to be served (please be aware that line may reach capacity prior to this time – please come earlier rather than later to get a place in line). Bring your own grocery bags. 
      • Zaraphath Kitchen: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays 11am-1pm. A nutritious lunch provided to anyone in need of a healthy meal. Arrival after 12:45pm will receive a to-go meal. 
    • Learn more at: https://feedeastcounty.org/