Christmas Day Free Meal Providers
Several places in Portland are offering free hot meals on Christmas Day, Dec. 25. Please note that Blanchet House does not serve meals on Dec. 25, allowing our shelter residents to enjoy a day of rest.
Last updated: 12/17/2025
Portland Rescue Mission
111 W Burnside St, Portland, OR 97209
503-906-7690
A special Christmas Eve meal will be served on Sunday, December 24, 5:45-7 p.m.
Portland Rescue Mission will be open on 12/25/24 for regular meal services.
• Breakfast: 7-8 a.m.
• Dinner: 6-7 p.m.
Union Gospel Mission
3 NW 3rd Ave, Portland, OR 97209
503-274-4483
• Christmas meal: Dec 25, 10 a.m.
Congregation Beth Israel – Community Holiday Dinner
1972 NW Flanders St, Portland, OR 97209
503-222-1069
• Dec 25, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
• Location: Goodman Hall
Potluck in the Park – Christmas Dinner
1119 SW Park Avenue, Portland, OR
503.255.7611
• Dec 25, 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
• Location: Fred & Suzanne Fields Ballroom
Sunshine Division – Holiday Delivery
• Dec 20
• 3,000 food boxes and meal kits delivered across Portland & Gresham
http://103rd Annual Holiday Meal Delivery – Sunshine Division
How To Volunteer on Christmas
Blanchet House is closed on Christmas Day (Dec. 25), but don’t let that stop you from making a positive impact. There are still many meaningful ways to help your community this holiday season besides serving meals.
- Make care kits or sack lunches from home with your family. Email us at [email protected] if slots are full, we can almost always use more!
- Host a clothing drive at your gathering. Ask your guests to bring an item from our list.
- Give thanks on a different day of the year! We need volunteers every day. Sign up here.
- Other organizations may have volunteer openings, but keep in mind that Thanksgiving is a very popular day to serve, so spots often fill months in advance. Check out Hands On Greater Portland or contact the organizations listed below.
Make Care Kits
Pack hygiene supplies and more. They will be distributed to guests at Blanchet House. Learn More
Make Sack Lunches
Sign up to donate sack lunches that will be given out on Saturday at Blanchet House. Learn More
Collect or Make Warm Clothing
- Knit or crochet hats for adults experiencing homelessness.
- Hold a drive to collect gently used and new adult-sized socks, gloves, beanies, or other cold-weather items.
Learn more about the types of clothing we need and drop-off hours. Email us at [email protected] with questions or to let us know your plans.
