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On a Mission to Alleviate Suffering and Give Hope for a Better Life

Chad preping meal sin the kitchen of Blanchet House in Portland.

Alcohol Led to Homelessness, a Hot Meal Led Him to a Home

Homelessness nearly killed Chad. After three months on the street, a brutal fight over a stolen tent landed him in the hospital with staples in his head. With nowhere safe to recuperate, he needed help.

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Battling Indifference to Human Suffering

The COVID-19 crisis, and the economic strain accompanying it, has increased stress on our guests tremendously, especially for those experiencing mental illness or addiction.

Homeless Guest Sack Lunch Homeless Portland Blanchet House creditJulieShowers

Sack Lunch Program Expands Meal Service During COVID-19

“These bags are positive ripples in the pond, instead of all the negative things in our lives.” –Angel, meal guest

Photo by Line of meal guests in front of Blanchet House Jonathan Levinson/OPB

More Than 2,000 Meals Served Daily

The line for meals now stretches three blocks for Blanchet House’s to-go meals. We’re seeing a 100% increase in the need for food in Portland.

Reducing Our Impact on the Environment While Serving Those in Most Need

more than
30,000 lbs
of fresh food rescued every month

Blanchet House Food Waste Recovery Cycle

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On a Mission to Alleviate Suffering and Give Hope for a Better Life

Alcohol Led to Homelessness, a Hot Meal Led Him to a Home

Battling Indifference to Human Suffering

Sack Lunch Program Expands Meal Service During COVID-19

More Than 2,000 Meals Served Daily

Our Programs Offer a Second Chance

Therapeutic Beekeeping at Blanchet Farm

Finding Permanent Housing Takes Time

More Than A Meal

Reducing Our Impact on the Environment While Serving Those in Most Need

more than
30,000 lbs
of fresh food rescued every month

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VOLUNTEER >

GET HELP >

On a Mission to Alleviate Suffering and Give Hope for a Better Life

Alcohol Led to Homelessness, a Hot Meal Led Him to a Home

Battling Indifference to Human Suffering

Sack Lunch Program Expands Meal Service During COVID-19

More Than 2,000 Meals Served Daily

Our Programs Offer a Second Chance

Therapeutic Beekeeping at Blanchet Farm

Finding Permanent Housing Takes Time

More Than A Meal

Reducing Our Impact on the Environment While Serving Those in Most Need

more than 30,000 lbs of fresh food rescued every month

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more than
30,000 lbs
of fresh food rescued every month