Food and Housing Insecurity
This cohort was created with the intention of engaging Lewis & Clark College students and community members with issues of housing and food insecurity on campus and in the Portland area. Through this immersive program, participants will have the opportunity to volunteer with Blanchet House, engage in community events addressing housing and/or food insecurity and join dialogues and discussions to actively contribute to efforts improving people’s access to housing and food.
Why is this cohort important?
Housing and food insecurity is one of the most pressing issues in Portland. This Cohort seeks to educate students and community members about the structural and systemic causes of Houselessness while offering tangible ways to support those who are unhoused. Through direct engagement and education, we aim to shift perceptions, foster empathy, and create advocates for long-term solutions. Through direct engagement and education, we aim to shift perceptions, foster empathy, and create advocates for long-term solutions.
What does being a member of the cohort look like?
As a member of the Cohort:
- You will learn more about houselessness and food insecurity in Portland and on campus.
- You will have the opportunity to volunteer with other members of the cohort and discuss these experiences together.
- You can sign up to events organised by the Center for Social Change on campus and off campus
- You will have the opportunity to contribute to the on campus food pantry
- We will provide you with assistance to organise your own volunteer or dialogue events.
- You will be invited to reflection sessions and end of semester celebration to reconvene after a semester of meaningful community involvement.
- You are required to attend a minimum of 2 volunteering events and 1 conversation/dialogue to receive the certificate.
Meet Our Food & Housing Insecurity Cohort Lead!
Christi San Diego