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Day | Time | Location | Address |
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Monday | 11:00 AM | Artist Mentorship Program | 16 NW Broadway, Portland, OR 97209 |
Monday *Open every 1st and 3rd Monday* | 1:30 PM | McKay Elementary | 7485 SW Scholls Ferry Rd, Beaverton, OR 97008 |
Monday *CLOSED 4/8* | 2:30-3:00 PM | Beaverton High School | 13000 SW 2nd St, Beaverton, OR 97005 |
Monday | 3:45-5:15 PM | Cherry Park Elementary | 1930 SE 104th Ave, Portland, OR 97216 |
Tuesday *CLOSED 4/9* | 10:00 AM | Vose Elementary *Food is provided solely by Oregon Food Bank every fourth Tuesday* | 11350 SW Denney Rd, Beaverton, OR 97008 |
Tuesday | 9:45 AM | Chehalem Elementary | 15555 SW Davis Rd, Beaverton, OR 97007 |
Tuesday | 12:15-2:00 PM | Mt. Scott Park | SE 74th Ave & SE Ellis St, Portland, OR 97206 |
Wednesday | 2:30-4:00 PM | Alder Elementary | 17200 SE Alder St, Portland, OR 97233 |
Wednesday | 4:30 PM | Boys and Girls Club Inukai | 560 SE 3rd Ave, Hillsboro, OR 97123 |
Thursday | 9:30-10:30 AM | Humboldt Gardens Apartments | 5033 N Vancouver Ave, Portland, OR 97217 |
Thursday | 12:00-2:00 PM | Lents Park *SE Steele closest to SE 88th near the Community Garden* | 4808 SE 92nd Ave, Portland, OR 97266 |
Thursday | 3:30-5:00 PM | David Douglas High School (North Campus Near Aquatic Center) | 1500 SE 130th Ave, Portland, OR 97233 |
Friday | 9:00-9:15 AM | Elmonica Elementary | 16950 SW Lisa Ct, Beaverton, OR 97006 |
Friday | 9:30 AM | Fir Grove Elementary | 6300 SW Wilson Ave, Beaverton, OR 97008 |
Friday | 1:00 PM | Orchards of 82nd | 8118 SE Division St, Portland, OR 97206 |
Friday | 1:00-3:00 PM | Jefferson High School (near the field on Commercial Ave.) | 5210 N Kerby Ave, Portland, OR 97217 |
Friday | 2:00 PM | East Portland Community Center | 740 SE 106th Ave, Portland, OR 97216 |
Saturday | 11:00 AM | East County Food Pantry | 2420 NE Fairview Ave, Fairview, OR 97024 |
Saturday | 12:00-1:00 PM | Woodlawn City Park *under the NE Claremont Ave bridge, between the playground and the splash pad* | 6854 NE Claremont Ave, Portland, OR 97211 |
Saturday | 1:30 PM | Rockwood Station | 19100 E Burnside St, Portland, OR 97233 |
Sunday | 11:00 AM | Stephen's Creek Crossing | 6715 SW 26th Ave, Portland, OR 97219 |
These sites are affiliated with Oregon Food Bank, some personal information may be required to participate:
- Cherry Park Elementary
- Glenfair Elementary
- Alder Elementary
- David Douglas High School
- East County Food Pantry
- Vose Elementary
**IMPORTANT MT. SCOTT + LENTS PARK UPDATE **
These sites now use a number lottery system. When the site opens (12:00pm for Lents Park and 12:15pm for Mt. Scott Park), we will pass out numbers in random order to each participant, and then call the numbers in order beginning with 1. When your number is called you may start shopping. We feel this is an equitable way for people to get the food that they need without having to arrive early and line up.
If you arrive after numbers have been passed out, there is still an opportunity to shop once everyone who received a number has gone through. However, we recommend arriving on time to participate in the lottery if possible as the quantity and variety of food left at the end can vary and is not always guaranteed.
Our Mt. Scott site will remain open outside in the park throughout construction on the community center building.
We will start giving out numbers no more than 10 minutes before opening.
Orchards of 82nd
Market is inside main entrance. There is always a line for food so we recommend getting there early Bring a bag, they sometimes run out. Food is distributed on a lottery system. Please arrive no more than 10 minutes before start time.
Beaverton High School
Market is in front of the cafeteria. There are tables set up with everything on them ready to go at 2:30.
Vose Elementary
Market is at the front entrance to the school.
*Food is provided solely by Oregon Food Bank every fourth Tuesday*
Mt. Scott Park
Market is outdoors (rain or shine) in the middle of the park, on the paved circle between the community center building and the kids’ playground. There is limited parking on SE 73rd & SE Ellis St, as well as street parking all around the outside of the park. This market utilizes a random number lottery system. Right when the site opens, at 12:15pm, numbers will be handed out in random order to each participant, then numbers will be called in order. When your number is called, you may begin shopping. There is no need to arrive early, as long as you are there by 12:15pm. If you arrive after numbers have been handed out, there is still an opportunity to shop after everyone with a number has gone through, though the quantity and variety of food left at this point varies week to week. Bags are provided but it is recommended to bring your own if possible. This site will remain open throughout construction on the community center building.
Fir Grove Elementary
When: Friday, 9:30 AM Where: 6300 SW Wilson Ave, Beaverton
Market is located at the north side of the school, under the covered area.
Alder Elementary
Market takes place outside of the school to the right of the community garden area. There are a variety of food donors as well as clothing, books, etc. Please arrive 15-30 minutes early. The line begins to form early and is first come first serve. Please bring your own bags/boxes.
Boys and Girls Club (Inukai)
Market is inside the gym area. If you have trouble finding the gym, feel free to ask the front desk for assistance
Hacienda CDC (Community Development Corporation)
Hacienda is still making bags for their attendees. This requires making an appointment to pick up. You can pick up between 10:45am – 1:00pm. Entrance to building is located from their parking lot, which can be accessed from NE Cully Blvd, right before N Killingsworth (if heading North).
Open dates: 9/21, 10/5, 10/19, 11/2, 11/16, 11/30
Humboldt Gardens Apartments
Market is inside the common space on the main level of the apartment building next to the apartment offices. You must sign in upon arrival and bags are provided, although it is encouraged to bring your own. Shopping is first come first serve, but there are item limits to ensure equitable access. Arrive 10-15 minutes early.
Lents Park
When: Thursday, 12:00 PM Where: 4808 SE 92nd Ave (*SE Steele closest to SE 88th near the Community Garden.*)
Market takes place outdoors in a small parking lot on SE 88th ave, between SE Steele St. and SE Holgate Blvd. Starting at 12pm, We give each family a random number for your place in line and call patrons one at a time based on their number. No need to show up early, we recommend you come 5ish minutes before 12pm so that staff know how many numbers to give out. Market is shopping style so we highly recommend bringing your own bags. Paper bags provided if you forget. There are item limits on certain foods to ensure equitable access.
David Douglas High School
Market is now located on the North Campus, next to the Aquatic Center. Food is distributed on the North side (left side) of the parking lot towards the back.
Elmonica Elementary
When: Friday, 9:00 AM Where: 16950 SW Lisa Ct
Market happens in front of Elmonica Elementary. Arrive by or a little before 9AM to line up. Random numbers are given out right at or a little after 9am. Items are limited to ensure equitable access.
Jefferson High School
The market is accessible from the N Commercial Ave entrance to the Jefferson high school field. There will be signs. Food recipients can line up at 1:00pm and the market starts at 1:15.
East Portland Community Center
Market takes place inside the community center. Enter through the main entrance, go past the front desk, and make an immediate right turn.
East County Food Pantry
This site is now primarily shopping style, though there is a drive-through option to receive pre-bagged food for those who are short on time or would like limited contact. Otherwise, registration begins at 10:30am and the market opens for shopping at 11:00am. Do not arrive before 10:00am, as the entrance is blocked until then. There is a random number lottery for the first 35 households, so there is no need to arrive early. After the first 35 households, numbers are given in order as people arrive. Carts are provided for use while you shop, but bringing your own bags is recommended. This site is affiliated with Oregon Food Bank (OFB), so they are required to ask some demographic questions at registration, including address, current income, and household size. Your household size will be used to determine the quantity of food you receive. You may decline to answer these questions and still receive food from Urban Gleaners, but will not be able to shop from OFB food.
Rockwood Station
Market takes place inside of the community building. If you enter the parking lot from E Burnside, take a right and it is the first building on your right. Arrive 10-15 minutes early and add your name to the sign in sheet. Bringing your own bags or containers is recommended, the market is shopping style.
Stephen's Creek Crossing
When: Sunday, 11:00 AM Where: 6715 SW 26th Ave
Market is inside on the south end of the community center at the apartment complex. Listed address takes you to the correct building. People wait outside near the playground. Bags need to be brought and are not provided. We recommend arriving 15 mins early. Usually people loosely line up/crowd around the entrance once the market starts, and people are let in to get food in smaller groups. Market manager tries to prioritizes those who need more time/assistance at the beginning, like those using wheelchairs, walkers, etc.
Woodlawn City Park
When: 12:00 PM Where: 6854 NE Claremont Ave *under the NE Claremont Ave bridge, between the playground and the splash pad*
Arrive 10 minutes early if possible – this is a first come first serve location. Tables are set up shopping style and bags are provided if needed – we encourage you to bring your own! Market is set up until 2 pm.
McKay Elementary
Cherry Park Elementary
Market is in the back of Cherry Park Elementary. Can be accessed by going south on 106th from SE Market. On the west side of SE 106th, across from Cherry Park the park.
Chehalem Elementary
Artist Mentorship Program
Where: 16 NW Broadway, Portland, OR 97209
Free food markets
What to expect at our sites:
- Masks are encouraged at all sites
- All are welcome
- Food is always free
- There are no income or personal information requirements to participate, unless site is affiliated with OFB
Food Safety and Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
Coronaviruses are generally thought to be spread from person-to-person through respiratory droplets. Currently there is no evidence to support transmission of COVID-19 associated with food. Before preparing or eating food, it is important to always wash your hands with soap and water for 20 seconds for general food safety. Throughout the day, wash your hands after blowing your nose, coughing or sneezing, or going to the bathroom.
It may be possible that a person can get COVID-19 by touching a surface or object that has the virus on it and then touching their own mouth, nose, or possibly their eyes, but this is not thought to be the main way the virus spreads.
In general, because of poor survivability of these coronaviruses on surfaces, there is likely very low risk of spread from food products or packaging that are shipped over a period of days or weeks at ambient, refrigerated, or frozen temperatures.
You should always handle and prepare food safely, including keeping raw meat separate from other foods, refrigerating perishable foods, and cooking meat to the right temperature to kill harmful germs. See CDC’s Food Safety site for more information.
For more information on COVID-19, visit CDC’s FAQ page.
For more information on COVID-19 and food, see FAQ pages from the U.S. Food and Drug Administrationexternal icon and the U.S. Department of Agricultureexternal icon.