Lift Urban Portland

Preston's pantrypreston's pantry is designed like a store, where clients can select what they want in the quantities they need. The program manager likes to remind our community that the food doesn't belong to Lift up - it belongs to our clients, and we are just the conduit to food access. In order to counteract the emotional impacts of food insecurity, we strive to display an abundance of food so shoppers can trust that their needs will be met. A longtime Lift up volunteer says this approach is important because, "when people see they can have more than just their next meal, it makes them feel more secure. Preston's pantry serves over 9,000 individuals each year.

Adopt a buildinglift up's adopt a building program matches community partners with residents of low-income housing buildings in downtown and northwest Portland. Together, we facilitate low-barrier nutritious food access for residents experiencing food insecurity and we create authentic relationships among neighbors. Delivered food boxes are a monthly delivery to residents who are unable to access preston's pantry. Each delivery contains 45 pounds of fresh produce and pantry items. Adopted buildings also receive food to stock on-site emergency food closets to enable 24/7 access and meet urgent needs. Supper club is our healthy-eating workshops series that teaches culinary skills, provides nutritional information, and encourages community building.