Hand Up Project / The People's Pantry
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Portland's only LGBTQIA2S+-run food pantry, no ID required.
Trans food resources in Multnomah County, OR
This page lists trans food resources for people in Multnomah County, Oregon, covering needs like pantries, meals, and SNAP help. Multnomah County includes Portland (the county seat), Gresham, and Troutdale. Listings below serve Multnomah County or are not limited to one part of the state.
Good to know
- Food banks and pantries do not require ID, proof of income, or immigration status.
- If you qualify for expedited SNAP, benefits can land on your card in about 7 days.
- Call or text 211 any time to find food near you.
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Emergency food this week
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Serving Multnomah County
Meals On Us PDX
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QTBIPOC-led nonprofit delivering free meals to trans and nonbinary people recovering from gender-affirming surgery.
Meals on Wheels People
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Home-delivered meals and dining centers for adults 60+ across Multnomah and Washington counties.
Mis Tacones
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Vegan Mexican restaurant where Trans People of Color eat free through community donations.
Birch Community Services
Portland program combining low-cost bulk groceries with financial-literacy coaching for families working toward stability.
Black and Brown Herb Exchange (BBHE)
Connects BIPOC herb farmers, makers, and learners and runs a Black Liberation Garden in Portland.
Blanchet House
Free
1,000+ free hot meals daily, men's residential, and Bethanie's Room women's shelter.
Equitable Giving Circle
Portland nonprofit advancing BIPOC economic equity through a CSA food program, wellness, and housing work.
Filipino Bayanihan Center
Culturally specific Filipino community center in SE Portland offering a food pantry, youth programs, and migrant worker support.
Food Not Bombs PDX
Free vegan meals and produce giveaways in SE Portland, no ID or paperwork required.
Meals 4 Heels
Late-night plant-based meal delivery in Portland tailored to sex workers and late-night service workers.
Metropolitan Family Service
Long-running Portland-area nonprofit offering free food markets, free tax prep, financial coaching, and older-adult support.
Milk Crate Kitchen
Chef-prepared, BIPOC-led free family meals delivered to people in need, no questions asked.
North Portland Drop-In Center
Low-barrier daytime drop-in center in St. Johns with meals, showers, rest, mail, and referrals, run by Do Good Multnomah.
Our Streets PDX
Portland nonprofit providing daily meals and support for houseless neighbors, youth, and local communities.
PDX Free Fridge
Network of community fridges and pantries across Portland: take what you need, leave what you don't.
PDX Saints Love
Mutual-aid nonprofit providing free food, supplies, and peer support to unhoused and vulnerable neighbors.
Portland Fruit Tree Project
Harvests backyard and orchard fruit that would go to waste and shares fresh produce with the community.
Portland Mutual Aid Network (PMAN)
All-volunteer mutual aid group giving food, survival supplies, and care items to unhoused Portlanders.
Portland Rescue Mission (Burnside Shelter)
Downtown Burnside shelter offering daily meals, hygiene, and overnight beds for men, plus recovery programs. Faith-based.
Rinella Produce
Family-owned Portland produce warehouse selling fresh fruit and vegetables to the public at low, near-wholesale prices.
Sisters of the Road
Grassroots movement centering unhoused neighbors and systemic solutions to homelessness and poverty.
SnowCap Community Charities
Free
East Multnomah County's largest food pantry, plus emergency clothing and crisis services.
Sunshine Division
Free
Home-delivered food boxes via DoorDash partnership and 24/7 food box distribution.
Urban Gleaners
Food rescue nonprofit running 20+ free food markets across the Portland metro area.
William Temple House
Free food pantry plus low-cost counseling, clothing, and household goods for Portland-area neighbors.
Not limited to one county
These listings do not name a county in their service area. Check each one for location and eligibility.
The Okra Project
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Black trans mutual aid nonprofit whose Rides and Meals Fund helps Black trans people pay for groceries, meals, and safe Uber transportation.
Lift Urban Portland, Adopt-a-Building
Free food pantries and delivered food boxes for low-income residents of NW and downtown Portland.
Portland Adventist Community Services
East Portland food pantry and free clothing center providing emergency basic-needs support.
SNAP/EBT (Oregon ODHS)
Oregon's food benefit program; apply online, by phone, or in person for an Oregon Trail (EBT) card.
St. Vincent de Paul Portland
Emergency rent, utility, and food assistance for people across the Portland area.
Store to Door Oregon
Free grocery shopping and home delivery for older adults and people with disabilities in the Portland metro area.
Safety and fit
Food programs change quickly. Check hours and eligibility before traveling when you can.
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