Dear friend,
Today is Election Day—a day when many of us feel the weight of decisions that shape our future. Voting is about choice, commitment, and collective power. It's a reminder that we each hold the power to impact our communities. At Lift UP, every donation, every hour volunteered, every bit of support is a vote cast for food security and resilience.
Today, we're proud to share Lift UP's annual report, titled "Roots of Resilience: Cultivating a Sustainable Future." This report highlights the remarkable impact of your “votes” of support and celebrates the strides we made together as a community. Here are some key accomplishments made possible through your commitment:
Nearly 900,000 pounds of food distributed across Portland
15,000 shoppers welcomed at Preston's Pantry
5,000 food boxes delivered to neighbors in need
250 volunteers contributed over 12,000 hours, working alongside our team to secure access to nutritious food
Our supporters are the backbone of Lift UP, casting their “votes” every day for a Portland where everyone can access the nutritious food they deserve. Thank you for being part of this community effort!
Read full Annual Report here.
As we reflect on the incredible support our community has shown to ensure a food-secure Downtown and NW Portland, we invite you to cast a new vote today. Help us get closer to our goal of 10,000 jars of nut butter—we’re nearly 2,000 jars in! A $25 donation provides 10 jars of nutritious nut butter for our neighbors, a small yet impactful vote for fast and quick sustenance for your neighbors.
As always, we appreciate the MANY ways you all support our work. Thank you for standing with us and joining the movement to create a food-secure Portland. With each step forward, we're building a community grounded in resilience and hope.
With Gratitude,
Stephanie Barr, Executive Director
Food brings us together.
