GAP Food Drive

Neighbors Helping Neighbors

For over 25 years, Calise and James Johnson of NE Portland have operated a home-based grass-roots food bank focused on children and seniors. Calise lets neighbors know what high-quality foods will be offered on certain days via the NextDoor, Facebook and Buy Nothing apps. They offer fresh produce, bread and pastries, meats, dairy and eggs.

Non-perishable items are available every day. Each Tuesday the Johnson's prepare close to 200 sack lunches that are distributed to homeless folks within NE neighborhoods. Additionally, personal hygiene items are always needed and appreciated since folks qualifying for the Oregon Trail card are unable to use the card for items such as toilet paper, bar soap, toothpaste/toothbrushes, diapers/wipes, razors, tampons/pads etc. This time of year, wanting to ensure families can enjoy holiday dinners, Calise and James collect ingredients for Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner kits.

Please join us for coffee and doughnuts, Saturday, November 2, 2024, 8am - 10am.

The City of Maywood Park will be hosting a food drive to help the Johnson's continuing to provide boxes for the upcoming holiday season. This year's event will be held in the Campaign cul-de-sac, allowing a drive-up drop off to be offered

As always, you are welcome to contact City Council President Mike Reynolds at 503-318-3302, if you are unable to make it and would like for him to pick up donations.

Items needed for the holidays

·         Turkeys/Hams

·         Margarine Bagged Potatoes

·         Canned fruits/vegetables

·         Turkey

·         Gravy

·         Rolls

·         Boxed or bagged dressing

·         mix Desserts

Items needed on a regular basis

·         Canned meats/vegetables

·         Packaged macaroni & cheese

·         Cases of water

·         Multipacks of granola bars/fruit bars

·         Diapers/wipes

·         Razors

·         Sandwich bags used for weekly sack lunches

·         Ensure supplemental protein drinks for seniors

·         Canned soups/chili

·         Peanut butter & Jelly

·         Multipacks of chips

·         Toilet paper

·         Feminine products

·         Dish/Clothes Washing Detergent

Last but not least, the GAP also accepts donations of returnable bottles and cans that are used to supplement the purchase of gasoline for the many trips required to pick up the donated items from local grocers. If you have returnable cans or bottles to donate again, reach out to Mike and he will gladly arrange for pick and delivery to the Johnsons.

~We hope you will join us on November 2nd~