Volunteer

The first step is yours! Why not take a moment to familiarize yourself with our programs - see the links above, left? There are many ways to get involved and we welcome diversity in our community.

Then just submit our online application form, or e-mail info@nwpm.org or call us at (503) 221-1224

See our current opportunities and learn more about our volunteer activities at our blog.

Volunteer Options:

• Auction Volunteer - Welcome/check-in guests, process donations
• Emergency Food Pantry (check people in, clean-up, prep, flexible)
• Volunteer Drivers for seniors and people with disabilities
• Pick-up and unload food donations
• Deliver meals in NW and Downtown Portland
• Drive our min-bus on a recreation trip (coast, summer concerts, nature outings, etc.)
• Help a neighbor with various household chores
• Senior Meals: Irving Street Loaves & Fishes (serve, prep, clean)
• Office Support (flexible, various projects)

See more on our facebook group page or on our youtube channel, NWPMTV!

  

Volunteers from Congregation Beth Israel

Support our Food Programs

Accomplishment and Highlights

• Since December 2007 we have grown from providing 247 people with food to over 800 people with food per month. Portable Pantry and Community Share programs were added this year.

• By providing 14,492 rides, we were able to help elderly adults stay independent.

• 8,377 meals served by 1,970 volunteer hours at Loaves & Fishes Irving Street provided nutritious meals and social activities for seniors.

• Christmas dinner in 2009 hosted at Congregation Beth Israel served 442 meals on site, and 112 home delivered meals. 204 volunteer hours enabled this to happen.

Partners in faith communities

Ascension Episcopal Parish

First Immanuel Lutheran Church

First Presbyterian Church

First United Methodist Church

Congregation Beth Israel

Havurah Shalom

The Parish of St. Marks

Portland City Center Sanctuary

St. Mary’s Catholic Cathedral

Trinity Episcopal Cathedral

Zen Center of Portland

Zion Lutheran Church

Partners in the community:

Food Front Cooperative Grocery

Forest Park Federal Credit Union

Friendly House

Housing Authority of Portland

Loaves & Fishes

Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center

Neighborhood House

National Council of Jewish Women

Nob Hill Business Association

Oregon Food Bank

Pearl Safeway

Ride Connection

Trader Joes

William Temple House