Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
For Guests
Who can come to the pantry?
Hunger Fighters Oregon Food Pantry serves Lake Oswego and surrounding communities. We do NOT require proof of need in order to receive assistance. At your first visit, you will be asked to fill out some basic demographic information. We keep this information confidential and do not share it with anyone, but this data does help us secure grants and funding. To learn more about how we protect your identity and information, click here.
How do I know if the pantry is going to be open?
The Hunger Fighters Oregon food pantry is open each Wednesday from 5 - 7 pm, Friday from 10 am - 1 pm, and Sunday from 3 - 5 pm. If there are any closures, we will try to update our website. We also post closures on social media (Instagram and Facebook @hungerfightersoregon).
Hunger Fighters Oregon Food Pantry serves Lake Oswego and surrounding communities. We do NOT require proof of need in order to receive assistance. At your first visit, you will be asked to fill out some basic demographic information. We keep this information confidential and do not share it with anyone, but this data does help us secure grants and funding. To learn more about how we protect your identity and information, click here.
How do I know if the pantry is going to be open?
The Hunger Fighters Oregon food pantry is open each Wednesday from 5 - 7 pm, Friday from 10 am - 1 pm, and Sunday from 3 - 5 pm. If there are any closures, we will try to update our website. We also post closures on social media (Instagram and Facebook @hungerfightersoregon).
For Donors
What kind of FOOD and HYGIENE donations do you accept?
We accept many food and hygiene items, listed on our Donate page at the very bottom. Typically most food items which are UNEXPIRED and UNOPENED. If you are unsure, please email us at donations@hungerfightersoregon.org.
What other items do you need?
We accept donations of paper bags and household items such as paper towels and toilet paper.
Where can I donate clothing or other items that you do not accept?
Clothing can be donated to I Love Lake Oswego Clothing Closet by emailing them. Other household items that we do not accept can be donated to With Love, Oregon or Neighborhood House. Please contact these organizations directly to learn more.
What does my monetary donation go towards?
The majority of our funding comes from small donations from community members like you! That funding goes directly towards keeping the pantry open and providing much needed food and hygiene item assistance to our clients.
We accept many food and hygiene items, listed on our Donate page at the very bottom. Typically most food items which are UNEXPIRED and UNOPENED. If you are unsure, please email us at donations@hungerfightersoregon.org.
What other items do you need?
We accept donations of paper bags and household items such as paper towels and toilet paper.
Where can I donate clothing or other items that you do not accept?
Clothing can be donated to I Love Lake Oswego Clothing Closet by emailing them. Other household items that we do not accept can be donated to With Love, Oregon or Neighborhood House. Please contact these organizations directly to learn more.
What does my monetary donation go towards?
The majority of our funding comes from small donations from community members like you! That funding goes directly towards keeping the pantry open and providing much needed food and hygiene item assistance to our clients.
