Join the Food Drive with the Nest & Alder House: Support Food Insecurity On-Campus & Beyond

In response to interruptions in SNAP benefits, the Center for Social Change & Community Involvement is collaborating with the Chabad on Campus and the Student Philanthropy Council to host a campus-wide Food Drive for the Nest & Alder House. The drive will support both students on-campus and low-income Portland community members who are experiencing food insecurity. The drive will run for the month of November with regularly weekly distribution to community members in need. 

Donations will be shared evenly between The Nest and Alder House, helping provide essential food support to students and the greater Portland community.

Supported Organizations:
The Nest is an on-campus community resource that offers Lewis & Clark College students free access to essential items like non-perishable food, hygiene products, and clothing. The Nest is located in Roberts 211.

Alder House is an apartment building in Portland that provides low-income community members with affordable housing units at reduced rates.

Where to Donate on Campus:

Here is a list of some of suggested food items, though all shelf-stable grocery items are appreciated:

• Peanut butter
• Sauce
• Boxed mac and cheese
• Beans
• Canned soup
• Canned fruit
• Canned vegetables
• Canned stew
• Canned fish
• Canned beans
• Pasta (most prefer whole grain)
• Rice (most prefer brown rice)
• Cooking oils

What not to donate as recommended by local food pantries:

• Expired food
• Food that needs to be refrigerated or frozen
• Leftovers
• Food with packaging concerns (anything that’s torn, damaged, or partly open)
• Baked goods

Every item makes a difference, thank you for helping support food security on our campus and local community!