June Focus On Food

Amid these tough economic times, food is on everyone’s mind. Do we have enough? Will everyone be fed? During June, you can help as Hands On Greater Portland focuses on food. We’ve developed a number of meaningful volunteer opportunities to help get food to people who need it.

One of them takes place Saturday, June 13, as we help prepare a new community farm created out of a partnership between Multnomah County, the Oregon Food Bank and others. Call it a “Victory Garden” for Multnomah County. County CROPS will transform two acres of surplus county land into a garden. Produce will go to the food bank to feed people in need.

We have also developed ways to volunteer at a food bank as demand for emergency food hits an all-time high. To help youth in Washington County, prepare and serve a meal at HomePlate. New immigrant farmers are growing produce in partnership with Adelante Mujeres. You can volunteer to support this collaboration at the Forest Grove Farmer’s Market.

Please join us this month for our Focus on Food. With your help, we can ensure that food reaches people who need it. For more information, visit our website.