January 2025

At Lift UP we have seen a 60% increase in need for services in the last 3 years. This months newsletter is dedicated to thanking the volunteers who make our mission a reality! Read on to learn about volunteer opportunities at Lift UP!

December Second 2024

We Celebrate our Nourishing Seniors 65+campaign by sharing the story of a neighbor who is 85 and still finds time to be a Resident Advocate for his building. Read Eric's story here!

December First 2024

In this months newsletter we dive deeper into our community we serve at Preston's Pantry with Donna's story (name has been changed). Donna is another senior in our community who benefits from the fresh foods available at the pantry. Read her story about how she is able to thrive with the supplemental ingredients from the pantry.

November Third 2024

Nourshing Seniors 65+ is our year end campaign to assist our senior neighbors in accessing easy nutritious foods. We partnered with Pizza Theif this year to educate seniors on ways to use the items in their food boxes to make delicious pizzas, salad dressings and bread sticks at home. Read 91 year old Roslyn resident Tone describe the impact the fresh, accessible food has had on her life

November Second 2024

This Veterans Day we honor our veterans with the launch of our Nourishing Seniors 65+ fundraising campaign. Here we share the stories of veterans in our Lift UP community who rely on Lift UP for the healthy food they need to live independently and stay engaged in their communities.

November First 2024

Election day! As we brace ourselves for the results of the election we are inspired at Lift UP to think of our volunteers and community partners as "voters". Here is the annual report of how you all voted with your time, dollars and expertise. You have helped plant the seed of resiliency and we have tended this garden of bounty to nurture our community here in NW Portland. "Roots of Resilience: Cultivating a Sustainable Future." is our annual report we are happy to share with you all.

September 2024

Join us in our second annual fall Nut Butter Drive! This filling, protein-rich staple is one of the most commonly requested items in our community. Through partnership with our generous food drive hosts, our goal is to double last year's success and hit 10,000 jars. Learn how you can help get us there!

July 2024

Cecilia Estraviz, Operations Manager for Lift UP, is always looking for ways to serve more neighbors. Lift UP provides food security services to 50 affordable buildings in Downtown and NW Portland. In 30 of these buildings, we have dedicated funding to “Adopt” the building, enabling us to offer our full suite of food security services: Delivered Food Boxes, Emergency Food Closets, and Supper Club (a 4-part cooking education series).

June 2024

As we get ready to face the increasingly common seasonal challenges of heat waves and wildfires, extreme weather events are stark reminders of how our choices impact our planet. Reflecting on our actions can help us mitigate the effects of climate change.

May 2024

On a recent sunny Wednesday, Natasha Butcher-Cook, our Supper Club Manager, whipped up a delightful Curried Chickpea Salad served in crisp lettuce cups at the Medallion apartments. Our Supper Club series isn't just about cooking; it's four weeks of nutrition education, culinary skills, and forging community bonds.

April 2024

Thank you so much! Your generous support made "Making Connections 2024" our most successful fundraiser yet, raising nearly $108,000! This was our first in-person event since 2019, and it was a remarkable success because of you.

March 2024

The end of March wrapped up National Nutrition Month. We want to take the time to reflect on the profound impact that health and nutrition have on our community. At Lift UP, we're dedicated to more than just providing meals; we're committed to nourishing our community's health by addressing the root causes of health disparities, anchored in the social determinants of health.