Dear friend,

As we step into the new year, many of us are thinking about the changes we want to make—setting goals to live with more purpose and give back to our community. At Lift UP, we've experienced a nearly 60% increase in services over the past three years, and we couldn't meet this growing need without our incredible volunteers. 

This year, you can be part of the solution. Whether it's helping with food distribution at Preston's Pantry, delivering groceries to neighbors, packing food boxes, your time makes a difference. 

Here are our current volunteer needs: 

Food Distribution at Preston's Pantry

• Thursdays & Fridays: 2-6 PM or 4-6:30 PM

Delivered Groceries: 

• Monthly shifts on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, or Fridays. Deliveries take 1–2 hours and are scheduled between 11 AM and 2 PM.  Some deliveries can be made with an SUV or a friend, while others require our Lift UP vans.

Tuesday Morning Food Packing: 

• Tuesdays: 9–11 AM

Food Distribution, Sorting and Delivery 

• 2nd & 4th Saturdays from 9:30 AM –11:30 AM 

Learn more about each volunteer opportunity here.  For more information, contact Julie Ramos, Volunteer Manager, at julie@lifturbanportland.org or call 503-221-1224, EXT 107. 

Volunteering with Lift UP is not just about helping others—it's also about connecting with neighbors and building a stronger, more resilient community. 

Let's feed more neighbors in 2025 together!  

With Gratitude,

Stephanie Barr, Executive Director

Food brings us together.