Preston's Portland Free Food Pantry Lift UP
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- Address
- 1838 SW Jefferson Street, Portland, OR 97209
- Phone
- (503) 221-1224
- Website
- lifturbanportland.org
Who qualifies & what to bring
- Service area
- Downtown or Northwest Portland. Coming from outside that area? Call first. Many still help in an emergency.
- ID
- Not stated. Bring an ID if you have one, but many pantries don't require it.
- Proof
- They may ask for proof of address (a piece of mail or a utility bill) and proof of income.
- Appointment
- By appointment or request: contact them before you go; this isn't a walk-in pantry.
In their words: “Must live in Downtown or Northwest Portland (zip codes: 97201, 97204, 97205, 97209, 97210, 97239). Income level must meet required guidelines. Tuesdays appointments are only for people experiencing mobility challenges or health conditions that require assistance while standing, waiting, or shopping. Thursdays and Fridays require participation in a lottery system.”
This is our best read of what Preston's Portland Free Food Pantry Lift UP has posted. Requirements change, so it's worth a quick call to confirm.
Hours this week Pacific Time (PT)
Preston's Portland Free Food Pantry Lift UP at 1838 SW Jefferson Street, Portland, OR provides free food (Tue: 3 PM – 5:30 PM · Thu, Fri: 3 PM – 6 PM PT). Must live in Downtown or Northwest Portland (zip codes: 97201, 97204, 97205, 97209, 97210, 97239). Income level must meet required guidelines. Tuesdays appointments are only for people experiencing mobility challenges or health conditions that require assistance while standing, waiting, or shopping. Thursdays and Fridays require participation in a lottery system.
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