Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
For Guests
Who can come to the pantry?
Hunger Fighters Oregon Food Pantry is open to anyone needing assistance. 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 Monday from 4 to 6 pm, Wednesday from 5 to 7 pm, and Friday from 10 am to 1 pm. If there are any closures, we will try to update our website. However, the quickest and easiest way to stay up-to-date on information is by following us on social media (Instagram and Facebook @hungerfightersoregon).
Hunger Fighters Oregon Food Pantry is open to anyone needing assistance. 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 Monday from 4 to 6 pm, Wednesday from 5 to 7 pm, and Friday from 10 am to 1 pm. If there are any closures, we will try to update our website. However, the quickest and easiest way to stay up-to-date on information is by following us on social media (Instagram and Facebook @hungerfightersoregon).
For Donors
What kinds of in-kind donations do you accept?
We accept many food, hygiene, and cleaning supplies, check out our Needed Items page for an updated list of items the pantry currently needs. We cannot accept expired, open, or used items, nor do we accept clothing or other household donations.
What other items do you need?
We gladly accept donations of paper bags and egg cartons!
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, hygiene, and cleaning supplies, check out our Needed Items page for an updated list of items the pantry currently needs. We cannot accept expired, open, or used items, nor do we accept clothing or other household donations.
What other items do you need?
We gladly accept donations of paper bags and egg cartons!
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.
