Dear Neighbor,

Happy New Year! With 2020 now upon us, all of us here at Lift UP are excited to focus on the relocation to a new, improved Preston’s Pantry! In February, the pantry will move to First United Methodist Church. With the support of Oregon Food Bank, we have the opportunity to expand the space and offer the following amenities to our clients:

• A waiting room
• A check in area and restroom
• ADA access during all hours of operation

We want to ensure the new pantry is optimized for everyone who uses it.
 
Look for more details in the upcoming weeks on our website and social media. Please follow Lift UP on Facebook to receive the latest news about Preston’s Pantry!

Gratefully,

Executive Director

Lift UP Thanks You!

Thanks to our community partners and supporters, Lift UP raised more than $20,120 in funds this season! We appreciate your support and dedication to providing healthy and fresh food to neighbors in Northwest and Downtown Portland.

"Lift UP isn't just about providing food for people who need it,
​it's about building a community."
                                                     - Robin, Preston’s Pantry client and Lift UP Volunteer

Together, you have provided resources for 60,360 meals! We are grateful that with your help, we will be able to reach even more people in 2020.

NIBA Food + Fund Drive Results

Each December we partner with the Northwest Industrial Business Association (NIBA) for a Food + Fund Drive. This year, NIBA focused on collecting monetary donations, as purchasing food through our partners like Oregon Food Bank allows Lift UP to provide even more to our neighbors than collecting food alone.

NIBA members collected $5,452 and 299 pounds of food for Lift UP!
Combined those resources will provide 16,605 meals to folks in Northwest and Downtown Portland who experience hunger.

Thank you to our partners at NIBA for all the hard work you do fighting hunger in our community!