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Blanchet House

Last updated Apr 2026

About

Old Town Portland service organization providing approximately 1,000+ free hot meals daily Monday through Saturday, plus clothing and hygiene services. Operates a men's residential program and Bethanie's Room emergency shelter for women. No ID required for meals. One of the most consistent free meal options in Portland for unhoused folks. Catholic Worker tradition but secular in service delivery.

Services offered

Food & mealsEmergency shelterHousing help

Who it's for

Currently unhoused

Eligibility

Anyone for meals; residential programs have specific intake processes.

Location

Blanchet House

310 NW Glisan St

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