Food Programs

We provide the following nutrition services:

Food for Kids Backpacks — Provides weekend food for local elementary school children who are either living in homeless shelters or are in need of food to make it through the weekend. Generous volunteers and donors make this service possible.

Food Pantry — Working families and elders who have a residence in NW Portland can get a 5-day supply of food. Hours of operation as of 7/1/2010 are 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Tuesdays and Fridays. Located at First Immanuel Lutheran Church (1808 NW Irving Street).

Loaves & Fishes — Volunteers staff the local meal site Monday - Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at First Immanuel Lutheran Church and Meals on Wheels volunteers deliver meals to isolated or home-bound neighbors. Volunteers also provide social activities.