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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:  1st and 3rd Thursdays 9am-12pm, 2nd and 4th Saturdays 10am-12pm
    • Location: 2407 NE 102nd Ave., Portland, OR 97220
    • Information: Proof of residency required. Open for shopping once a month per family.
    • Learn more at: https://www.crossroadsfoodbank.org/
    • Schedule: Monday-Thursday, 10am-1:30pm
    • Location: 6535 SE 82nd Ave., Portland, OR 97266
    • Information: No appointment or documentation necessary. Please bring your own bags if possible when picking up food. 
    • Learn more at: https://www.franciscenterpdx.org/
    • Schedule: Mondays 4-7pm, Tuesdays 4-7pm, Thursdays 10am-1pm 
    • Location: 3223 SE 92nd Ave., Portland, OR 97266
    • Information: Pantry boxes must be ordered four hours prior to distrubition start time. To order, visit their food pantry website for details. Walk-ups welcome on Tuesdays and Thursdays. 
    • Schedule: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, 9-11am; Thursdays 4:30-6:30pm
    • 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: Monday-Thursday, 9am-12pm
    • 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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    • Schedule: Saturdays, 1:15-1:45pm
    • Location: 19100 E Burnside ST., Portland, OR 97233
    • Information: Free fresh food at a variety of sites throughout the week. There are no income or personal information requirements to participate.
    • Learn more at: https://urbangleaners.org/food-finder/
    • Schedule: Pantry Open Thursdays, 10am-1pm
    • 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/