NCJW resuscitates emergency food-box program

In the photo at right, Zinaida Iskaliera selects bread at the food-box pantry. The photo is from an article by Jenn Knudsen, published in the Jewish Review. Jenn happens to be the daughter of Nikki Director who is NWPM's liaison from the National Council of Jewish Women. Nikki helped spearhead the volunteers to support the Nob Hill Business Association food drive back in May and is also serving on the auction committee.

"Thanks in large part to a substantial grant from the National Council of Jewish Women to Northwest Portland Ministries, Inc., its emergency food-box program is helping feed thousands of the working poor and their families, as well as the elderly on fixed incomes."
Read the full article here! - Jenn Director Knundson Photo

Can You Imagine Needing Help Moving?

Would you be willing to spend a couple of hours helping someone move?
Over the last few months, NWPM Ministries volunteers have helped 5 different people move.

Activities like packing, unpacking, lifting, and finding a vehicle can be
a challenge for any of us, but it especially difficult for those with few resources & poor health.
For fragile older adults and people with disabilities, the prospect of
moving is daunting.

Currently we are looking for:

1) One volunteer who can help transport a new
recliner for an elderly lady in the downtown area. Friday July 18th
at 9:30 AM.

2) Two volunteers who can help a woman with a foot injury
move her items from her apartment to a smaller unit in the same building
(very near Couch Park in NW Portland) on Sat. 7/19 at 1 PM.

3) I'd like to start a list of people potentially interested & available, so
that when future opportunities to help move come up I'll have a "go-to" list
to start from.

Thank you so much for your consideration!

Kelly Caldwell , NWPM Volunteer Manager
Kelly@nwpm.org or 503-413-5530