Dear friend,

This has been a year of unforeseen global change. All of us have faced drastic changes and have had to reassess our access to essential resources. What if one of the changes you faced this year was not knowing where your next meal was coming from?

Pete is a frequent shopper at Preston’s Pantry. He is friendly with everyone and loves talking with staff, volunteers, and other clients (and we love talking with him!). He really cares about his health, and eating nutritious food is important to him. He is so appreciative of the fresh fruits and vegetables we provide at Preston’s Pantry. His positive and resilient personality contributes to the Lift UP community.

“I’ve been shopping at Preston’s Pantry for about 8 years. I’ve been to some food pantries, but this is the best one I’ve been to. I talk to a lot of friends and neighbors and the isolation has been tough for them. I look forward to going to Preston’s Pantry twice a month to connect with people. I see people I’ve known for years and that makes it a lot better. Everyone is nice and courteous and they help us out. The volunteers and staff at Lift UP make it a lot easier. It’s like a happy family.

I’ve seen a lot of new people at Preston’s Pantry and ask them how long they’ve been coming. They just started coming because they lost their jobs. They own their homes and can’t afford their mortgages, so they come to Preston’s Pantry because they don’t have food. People get a lot when they visit.

Growing up, my dad was a chef, so I like to try new things. I like to go on Tuesdays because I see a great selection of food. I found smoked whitefish spread the other day and that stuff was the best! Preston’s Pantry is amazing. I can get about half the food I need for the month, and save my money. Everything I need comes from Preston’s Pantry. It’s really positive experience.”

Would you consider partnering with us to meet our goal of $15,000? For every $25 Lift UP receives, we are able to provide 75 healthy and nutritious meals to people in Northwest and Downtown Portland. In 12 months, that’s the equivalent of 900 meals!

Please donate to Lift UP today and keep our neighbors fed, happy, and healthy.

Sincerely,

Teresa K. Steichen
Preston's Pantry Manager

P.S. A monthly gift of just $20 provides 60 meals to neighbors who struggle to keep healthy food on the table.