1. Working Together through Challenging Times Workshop Resource List
Food Sharing
This is a list of potential local community resources that may enhance your project idea. They are listed in alphabetical order. Please
use this list for your own reference; it is not intended to be used for solicitation or marketing purposes. This is not a comprehensive list.
If you know of any resources to add, email outreach@ourunitedvillages.org.
NAME DESCRIPTION CONTACT INFORMATION
Agri‐Business Council of Works to educate and inform Oregonians about agriculture’s 1200 NW Naito Pkwy #290
Oregon importance to the economy and lifestyle of Oregon. Portland, OR 97209
(503)241‐1487
info@aglink.org
http://www.aglink.org
Community Food Dedicated to building strong, sustainable, local and regional food 3830 SE Division St.
Security Coalition systems that ensure access to affordable, nutritious, and culturally Portland, OR 97202
appropriate food for all people at all times. Seeks self‐reliance (503)954‐2970
among all communities in obtaining their food and to create a http://www.foodsecurity.org
system of growing, manufacturing, processing, making available,
and selling food that is regionally based and grounded in the
principles of justice, democracy, and sustainability.
Cooperative Grocery Food Front Co‐op 2375 NW Thurman or 6344 SW Capitol Hwy (503)222‐5658 http://www.foodfront.coop
Stores People’s Co‐op 3029 SE 21st Avenue (503)232‐9051 http://www.peoples.coop
Alberta Co‐op 1500 NE Alberta St. (503) 287‐4333 http://www.albertagrocery.coop
Community owned grocery stores that carry bulk, local, and
organic items.
Eco Trust’s Food and Works to improve public understanding of local agriculture and 721 NW 9th Ave, Suite 200
Farms Program increase the market share of locally grown food. Farm to school Portland, OR 97209
programs, events, tool kits “Building Local Food Networks: A (503)467‐0763
Toolkit for Organizers”, learning communities http://www.ecotrust.org/foodfarms
(http://www.localfoodnetworks.net) and Salmon Nation
(http://www.salmonnation.com).

2. NAME DESCRIPTION CONTACT INFORMATION
Ecumenical Ministries of Empowers faith communities, farmers, and neighborhoods to 0245 SW Bancroft St. Suite B
Oregon Interfaith Food build rural‐urban alliances and create innovative partnerships for Portland, OR 97239
and Farms Partnership just and sustainable food systems. Programs include: buying clubs, (503) 221‐1054
cooking classes, community gardens, and farm stands, and foodandfaith@emoregon.org
community food assessments. http://www.emoregon.org/food‐farms.php
Edible Portland Magazine and website dedicated to encouraging people to eat http://www.edibleportland.com
more locally grown and produce products.
Food for Thought Café Serving food, art, and education. Student run café that embodies Portland State University
sustainability practices including local organic food and less Smith Student Union 026
packaging. (503)725‐4736
info@fftcafe.org
http://www.fftcafepdx.org
Food Not Bombs Provides free vegan meals Mon‐Sat. in local gathering spaces. pdxfnb@lists.riseup.net
All sites serve at 5:30pm. foodnotbombs@planet‐save.com
http://www.foodnotbombs.net
Food Not Lawns Turning yards into gardens and neighborhoods into communities. foodnotlawns@yahoo.com
Offers educational services such as garden design, community http://www.foodnotlawns.com
workshops, and community seed swaps. http://www.foodnotlawns.net
Garden of Wonders at Involves students in the stewardship of the school’s organic garden 2421 SE Orange
Abernethy Elementary and landscape through education, wellness and community Portland, OR 97214
School building. info@gardenofwonders.org
http://www.gardenofwonders.org
Growing Gardens Digs at the root of hunger in Portland by building organic home 2003 NE 42nd Ave. #3
gardens in urban backyards, creating school garden clubs for Portland, OR 97213
future veggie eaters and cultivators and hosting learn and grow (503) 284‐8420
classes covering cooking, preserving & more. http://www.growing‐gardens.org
Janus Youth Program Village Gardens is a 60,000 sq ft. urban garden providing 707 NE Couch St.
Urban Agricultural gardening and farming access to low‐income residents in North Portland, OR 97232
Services Portland. Offers family garden plots, employment, after‐school (503) 233‐6090
programs and clubs and more. Food Works is a youth employment http://www.janusyouth.org/what‐we‐do/urban‐
and empowerment program that engages young people in all agriculture‐services.php
aspects of planning, growing, selling, and donating produce.

3. NAME DESCRIPTION CONTACT INFORMATION
Northwest Veg Educates and empowers people to make vegetarian choices for a 24305 NE Elkhorn Rd
healthy, sustainable, and compassionate world. Hosts monthly Brush Prairie, WA 98606
vegetarian potlucks, offers vegetarian mentors. (503) 224‐7380
http://www.nwveg.org
Oregon Farmers’ Market Find out about local markets and resources in your neighborhood. PO Box 13272
Association/Portland Portland, OR 97213
Farmers Markets (503) 525‐1035
http://www.oregonfarmersmarkets.org
http://www.portlandfarmersmarket.org
Oregon Food Bank (OFB) Works to eliminate the root causes of hunger through advocacy, 7900 NE 33rd Dr.
nutrition education, learning gardens and public education. Portland, OR 97211
Plant A Row for the Hungry program where community raises (503)282‐0555
extra crops/garden rows to donate to local food bank. http://www.oregonfoodbank.org
Oregon Tilth Non‐profit research and education organization dedicated to 1725 SE Tenino
producing biologically sound agriculture. Hosts educational events Portland, OR 97202
through out Oregon and provides organic certification. (503) 378‐0690
http://www.tilth.org
OSU Extension Metro Engagement of citizens with the University to address individual 506 SW Mill St. Suite 780
Office Program and community problems such as: Childhood hunger in Oregon, Portland, OR 97207
Farm Bill Forum, Master Gardener Program, Nutrition Education (503)725‐8101
Programs, Food Business Education, Small Farms Program and http://oregonstate.edu/portlandmetro/outreach‐
more . engagement/adult‐programs
Portland Area Information and resources for joining and volunteering at local http://portlandcsa.org
Community Supported CSA’s.
Agriculture (CSA)
Coalition
Portland Community 32 community gardens through out the city developed and 6437 SE Division St.
Gardens operated by volunteers and Parks and Rec staff. Sign up for a plot Portland, OR 97206
of land or volunteer at the gardens. (503)823‐1612
http://www.portlandonline.com/parks
Portland Fruit Tree Organizes people to gather fruit before it falls, and make it 3125 E Burnside St.
Project available to those who need it most. Registers fruit and nut trees Portland, OR 97214
throughout the city, brings people together to harvest and (503) 284‐6106
distribute thousands of pounds of fresh fruit each year, and info@portlandfruit.org
teaches tree care and food preservation in hands‐on workshops. http://portlandfruit.org

4. NAME DESCRIPTION CONTACT INFORMATION
Portland Multnomah Citizen‐based advisory council to the City of Portland to address Steve Cohen
Food Policy Council issues regarding food access, land use planning issues, local food (503) 823‐4225
purchasing plans and local policies for regional food systems. http://www.portlandonline.com/OSD
Meetings are open to the public.
Portland Preserve Offers 9 month classes in the art and science of food preservation 4039 NE 14th Ave.
on an urban farm in NE Portland. Portland, OR 97212
(503) 280‐9895
info@portlandpreserve.com
http://www.portlandpreserve.com
Portland Yardsharing Provides resources to the community to create gardens for info@yardsharing.org
generating fresh local food. http://www.yardsharing.org
Slow Food Portland Local chapter of a non‐profit education organization dedicated to http://slowfoodportland.com
supporting and celebrating the food traditions of North America. http://slowfoodusa.org
Tryon Life Community Grows community learning while preserving common green space, 11640 SW Boones Ferry Rd.
Farm restoring native ecosystems, and demonstrating sustainable urban Portland, OR 97219
density living. (503)245‐3847
farm@tryonfarm.org
http://tryonfarm.org
Urban Edibles A community database of wild food sources in Portland, OR. http://www.urbanedibles.org
Urban Farm Project Grows food locally within neighborhoods, shares resources and Bob New
builds community. Programs include tool librarian workshops and (971)344‐0115
the NE Food and Chicken Co‐op. http://portlandurbanfarmproject.wordpress.com
Urban Gleaners Rescues food everyday from locations throughout the Portland Tracy Oseran/Jane Anne Morton
area and delivers it to groups that feed the hungry such as: (503)226‐8061
Blanchet House, Sunshine Pantry, Friendly House, New Avenues info@urbangleaners.org
for Youth and PEAR. http://www.urbangleaners.org
Your Backyard Farmer Creates small sustainable organic method farms at your backdoor 7527 SE Ramona
& provides fresh, in‐season produce from your farm to your fork. Portland, OR 97206
(503)449‐2402
farmers@yourbackyardfarmer.com
http://www.yourbackyardfarmer.com
Zenger Farm Working urban farm with youth education, community workshops, 11741 SE Foster Rd.
egg co‐op, immigrant/refugee farmer training program and Portland, OR 97266
farmer’s markets. (503)282‐4245
http://www.zengerfarm.org