Sort Portland Food Project; age + Referral

Overview

Since the Portland Food Project began in 2012, we have grown from a group of 55 food donors, providing food to 5 pantries, to a network of over 1,500 donors who have contributed 870,000 pounds of food to 19 local food pantries. This provides the food pantries with a steady supply of food that people with food insecurity can count on.

On Pickup Day, dozens of volunteers pitch in at the drop-off location, receiving, weighing, and distributing the food delivered by our Neighborhood Coordinators. It’s a fun, celebratory atmosphere. Volunteers generally work in 2 or 3-hour shifts, and can come for part or all of the time. Pickup Day is the second Saturday of every even month.

There will be some lifting involved (up to 20 pounds), and some exposure to the elements. Please dress accordingly.

Hands On appreciates your interest in volunteering to help our community in this time of extraordinary need.

Volunteers must be 16 years of age or older to participate in this opportunity; any volunteer under age 16 must attend with a parent or adult chaperone
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Click on "Express Interest" below if you are interested in helping out!

This is a Referral Opportunity, which means it is run directly by one of our nonprofit partners. Once you express interest, someone from the partner organization should follow up with you shortly to discuss confirming you as a volunteer for this opportunity.
Please note, your hours may not be recorded in your Hands On Greater Portland account since this is a partner-managed opportunity.

• Population Served:
  Families, Homeless, Low-income Communities
• Activity Type:
  Collecting, Sorting & Packaging
• Requirements:
  Age Minimum (with Adult): 16+, Minimum Age: 16+

Saturday, December 13, 2025 From 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM

After expressing interest, the Opportunity Leader will be notified of your interest and will contact you with further details or to schedule you for this opportunity.

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