CRPCA Service Partner: Oregon Food Bank

CRPCA's primary service partner is The Oregon Food Bank.

Oregon Food Bank (OFB) distributes nearly 33 million pounds of food in the Portland Metro Area annually. The Volunteer Action Center is located at 7900 NE 33rd Drive in Portland. There is ample parking and TriMet's Bus #73 stops right in front of the building.

CRPCA's volunteers are repackaging and sorting bulk non-perishable food items. The tasks involve standing, squatting, lifting and pulling. OFB can accommodate most physical limitations, so please e-mail service@crpca.org or call Tom at 503-267-3943 if you have any special needs. Here are the safety details:

• Be sure to wear sturdy, closed-toed shoes. Open-toed shoes and high heels are not allowed.
• Dress appropriately for volunteering. Layers are recommended.
• OFB has a zero tolerance theft policy.
• Minimum age is 6 years old. Youth Release forms are required for all youth under 18 years.
• No food, beverage, gum or candy may be consumed in the volunteer work areas.
• Please do not attend if you feel sick or have a cough, runny nose, flu-like symptoms, open wounds, or foodborne illnesses.
• Hair nets, beard guards, aprons, and disposable gloves are required and provided by OFB.

When's our next shift at OFB?

Please check CRPCA's events page for the dates and times of our upcoming shifts. Then be sure to RSVP to our Service Coodinator Tom DeMeo, service@crpca.org or 503-267-3943.

Last modified: January 26, 2012