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St Johns Food Share

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By bridging the food gap, we create more joy, ease and security in our community. https://stjohnsfoodshare.org

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St Johns Food Share @stjohnsfoodshare.bsky.social · Feb 6

Hi there new followers! Allow us to introduce ourselves: St Johns Food Share, located at 8100 N. Lombard Street Portland OR. 100% volunteer run. We fight hunger with access to free, nutritious food while keeping high quality food out of the waste stream. Share so folks in your community can find us!

St Johns Food Share @stjohnsfoodshare.bsky.social · 4d

THANK YOU to our monthly donors! Thanks to all of you, we're now able to regularly purchase some shelf stable foods to keep stocked.

#stjohns #pdx #portland #foodshare #foodbank #volunteer #dogood #nonprofit #stjohnsfoodshare #volunteering #giveback #community #foodisahumanright #feedthepeople

Green banner at top of image with white text that reads "St Johns Food Share is currently committing donation dollars monthly to purchase much needed shelf stable foods" and then an image of metal shelves containing canned goods such as beans, veggies, tuna and bags of dried beans.

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St Johns Food Share @stjohnsfoodshare.bsky.social · 13d

It's about the food. But it's not JUST about the food.

#stjohns #pdx #portland #foodshare #foodbank #volunteer #dogood #nonprofit #stjohnsfoodshare #volunteering #giveback #community #foodisahumanright #feedthepeople

An image of tomatoes has a text panel over it that reads "St Johns Food Share supplements individual and family food supplies so they can spend their resources on other essentials like healthcare, transporation, housing, childcare and JOY"

St Johns Food Share @stjohnsfoodshare.bsky.social · 20d

No one should go hungry. Period. Don't you agree?

#stjohns #pdx #portland #foodshare #foodbank #volunteer #dogood #nonprofit #stjohnsfoodshare #volunteering #giveback #community #foodisahumanright #feedthepeople

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St Johns Food Share @stjohnsfoodshare.bsky.social · 25d

Every other month, volunteers around the city collect green bags that they've distributed in their neighborhoods. Bags filled with shelf stable foods by their neighbors. All the bags get brought to about a dozen local pantries, including St. John’s Food Share! Thank you @portlandfoodproject !

St Johns Food Share @stjohnsfoodshare.bsky.social · Sep 16

Our volunteers work hard but we also have a ton of fun! If you've got some free time any day of the week and want to be a helping hand, we can probably put you to good work! Stop by anytime we're open or fill out a volunteer application on our website stjohnsfoodshare.org

Four squares are in the image, the first shows a woman loading a truck, the second contains text reading our volunteers work hard 3k lbs of food in a few hours packed loaded unloaded and stored for this week's shopping. Another square has text reading want to help? stop in for a volunteer application or complete on our website. We'd love to have you!

St Johns Food Share @stjohnsfoodshare.bsky.social · May 30

This summer, share your bounty through the Grow to Share Program!

If you have a garden, fruit trees, surplus CSA produce, etc, PLEDGE to donate extra to the GROW TO SHARE program! Go to www.lifturbanportland.org/grow-to-donate to learn more and sign up.

Love your neighbors! #pdx

St Johns Food Share @stjohnsfoodshare.bsky.social · May 7

We're so proud that our President, Tiffany, was selected as the Grand Marshal for this year's 60th! Annual St. Johns Parade. This Saturday, May 10th, head towards St. Johns center where Tiffany will welcome you and you'll get to enjoy floats, activities, and community.

#stjohns #stjohnsparade

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St Johns Food Share @stjohnsfoodshare.bsky.social · Apr 30

Our weekly jaunt to @sparrowbakerypdx is a feast for the senses! We appreciate Sparrow generously donating their surplus baked goods. Next time you're strolling around St. Johns, stop in and grab a little something for yourself! And let them know you appreciate their support of St. Johns Food Share.

St Johns Food Share @stjohnsfoodshare.bsky.social · Apr 28

Take a look at these stats from #refed and encourage your grocers, food producers, restaurants and friends to donate their surplus food locally.

#pdx #portland #foodequity #foodjustice #sjfs #stjohnsneighborhood #oregon

St Johns Food Share @stjohnsfoodshare.bsky.social · Apr 26

Are you ready for spring? We are! The abundance of fruits and veggies that start to turn up at the Food Share when spring starts, through early fall is FUN. Thank you to our farmer partners and neighbors for dropping off a portion of your goodies to share with the community!

#portlandgarden

St Johns Food Share @stjohnsfoodshare.bsky.social · Apr 25

Just 2% of surplus food ends up getting donated. We need to be doing a better job as a country of making sure the high quality foods that would otherwise go to waste is redirected towards community. We should not have anyone struggling to feed their families with this much food out there.

St Johns Food Share @stjohnsfoodshare.bsky.social · Apr 23

Eli is a *star* volunteer! He's learned our systems and processes and has become an integral part of the team. AND we love to see a little day off photo, especially when it involves a little nuzzle from a sweet neighborhood goat. @wonderwoodsprings

#pdx #portland #volunteers #volunteering #sjfs

St Johns Food Share @stjohnsfoodshare.bsky.social · Apr 21

SJFS is happy to accept your shelf stable foods! Next time you stop by the grocery store, grab a bag and fill it with the kinds of things you'd want to have for your family. Then drop it off during our open hours. This is how we do community!

#pdx #portlandoregon #stjohnsneighborhood #portland

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St Johns Food Share @stjohnsfoodshare.bsky.social · Apr 17

It's fun seeing the seasonality of the fresh ingredients we have available... we've been seeing lots of soups and stews to wrap up our cool and rainy season. What's been your wintery comfort food of choice this season?

#stjohnsfoodshare #stjohnspdx #pdx #portland #food #pdxfood #foodshare

St Johns Food Share @stjohnsfoodshare.bsky.social · Apr 15

It's not too late to purchase plants from the Peninsula Optimist Club and raise $$ for SJFS! Just visit peninusulaoptimistclub.org/shop and mention "SJFS" at check out!

#plants #plantsale #portlandplantsale #portlandplants #pdxplants #pdxgardening #pdxgarden #stjohns #northportland #givelocal

St Johns Food Share @stjohnsfoodshare.bsky.social · Apr 14

Have you had an interaction with one of our volunteers at the Food Share? Give them a shout out! Are you a volunteer who wants to share about your experience? Drop a line in the comments!

Want to volunteer? Visit stjohnsfoodshare.org.

#sjfs #stjohnsfoodshare #stjohnspdx #pdx #portland #portlandor

St Johns Food Share @stjohnsfoodshare.bsky.social · Apr 12

Purchase plants from Peninsula Optimist Club and raise $ for SJFS! Visit peninusulaoptimistclub.org/shop, find your happy plants and be sure to mention SJFS or St. Johns Food Share in the note at checkout! We'll get a percentage of each purchase. Thanks Optimists!

#pdxplants #portlandplantsale #pdx

St Johns Food Share @stjohnsfoodshare.bsky.social · Mar 31

We're so excited to see what this spring and summer has in store!

#stjohns #pdx #portland #foodshare #foodbank #volunteer #dogood #nonprofit #stjohnsfoodshare #volunteering #giveback #community #foodisahumanright #feedthepeople

An image of an apple tree with yellow apples, a banner of text across the image says "Portland is so lucky to have an abundance of fruit trees! Thank you to everyone who's been harvesting and bringing your produce in to St Johns Food Share for distribution!"

St Johns Food Share @stjohnsfoodshare.bsky.social · Mar 27

We love to see what you guys get cooking!

#stjohns #pdx #portland #foodshare #foodbank #volunteer #dogood #nonprofit #stjohnsfoodshare #volunteering #giveback #community #foodisahumanright #feedthepeople

St Johns Food Share @stjohnsfoodshare.bsky.social · Mar 26

We're incredibly proud to be able to serve our community!

#stjohnsfoodshare #stjohns #stjohnspdx #pdx #portland #portlandoregon #sharefood #localpdx #givelocal #givepdx #foodsecurity #northportland

St Johns Food Share @stjohnsfoodshare.bsky.social · Mar 21

Beloved clients! Waiting in line in the early AM is part of the experience of SJFS. Be kind, be patient, everyone gets in. We are still using the “number” system so holding your place in line with a bag or chair won’t work. ❤️

St Johns Food Share @stjohnsfoodshare.bsky.social · Mar 19

Especially if you're in St Johns, you just might see us out and about!

#stjohns #pdx #portland #foodshare #foodbank #volunteer #dogood #nonprofit #stjohnsfoodshare #volunteering #giveback #community #foodisahumanright #feedthepeople

St Johns Food Share @stjohnsfoodshare.bsky.social · Mar 15

We know pets are part of the family too and often have dog and cat food available.

#stjohns #pdx #portland #foodshare #foodbank #volunteer #dogood #nonprofit #stjohnsfoodshare #volunteering #giveback #community #foodisahumanright #feedthepeople

St Johns Food Share @stjohnsfoodshare.bsky.social · Mar 12

These are such great suggestions, thanks!

St Johns Food Share @stjohnsfoodshare.bsky.social · Mar 12

Let’s share the love and get some great local recs going in the replies!

#stjohns #pdx #portland #foodshare #foodbank #volunteer #dogood #nonprofit #stjohnsfoodshare #volunteering #giveback #community #foodisahumanright #feedthepeople

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