Dear friend,

Lift UP relies on our strong community partnerships to get fresh healthy foods to our neighbors facing limited food access. Our partnership with Elephants Delicatessen is one of our strongest! Twice a month, members of the Elephants team deliver Food Boxes, stock Emergency Food Closets, and ensure that no one goes hungry.

As a B Corporation, Elephants is committed to a high standard of sustainability and community support. It is part of their mission to alleviate food insecurity in the Portland area. In addition to volunteering with Lift UP, Elephants is also a gleaning partner.

“At Elephants, community impact is important to us. We want to make sure everyone gets fed!”

- Lacy, Elephants team member and Lift UP volunteer

We’re not the only ones who love Elephants! In 2020, Elephants won the Restaurant Neighbor Award from the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation. In the true spirit of community building, Elephants used their $10,000 award funding to join Lift UP in the Adopt a Building program last spring, officially becoming the community sponsor to The Jeffrey Apartments.

“Restaurants have the unique ability to help the communities we are part of. We have the opportunity to showcase our values through our business. Restaurants can lead in a significant way.”

- Elephants Delicatessen’s CEO/co-owner Anne Weaver

Since that time, Elephants has provided 156 Delivered Food Boxes and stocked the on-site Emergency Food Closet with more than 1,000 pounds of food! That’s the equivalent of 4,076 meals!

“Your Delivered Food Box and bag with fresh food and veggies are very helpful to me. The food is nutritious, easy to prepare, and gives me much more variety of food. I look forward to it each month.”

- Kathy, resident at The Jeffrey Apartments

Keep up the great work, Elephants! You are making a meaningful impact on reducing hunger in our community. We’re glad to have you as our neighbor.

Tunisian Carrot Salad

Local Chef and Lift UP volunteer Jenn Louis has a lovely recipe that's perfect for summer weather! Simple and fresh, this salad will compliment any meal! Serves six people.

2 pounds carrots, peeled and cut into thin rings
3T olive oil
2t ground cumin seeds
2t ground caraway seeds
2t ground coriander seed
1 lemon
12 mint leaves, roughly chopped
2 medium dill fronds, roughly chopped
24 cilantro leaves, roughly chopped
black pepper
salt

Bring a pot of water to a boil and add carrots and 1 teaspoon salt. Simmer until almost tender, about 2-3 minutes. Meanwhile, set aside a bowl of ice water. Transfer cooked carrots to the ice bath and chill.

Transfer carrots to a bowl and add olive oil. Sprinkle with cumin, caraway, and coriander. Mix gently. Season with lemon juice and salt to taste. Stir in herbs just before serving. Serve at room temperature.

Gratefully,

The Lift UP Team

Food brings us together.