Community food resources
SnowCap Community Charities
Food pantry serving individuals and families in Gresham and East Multnomah County.
Who qualifies: Multnomah County residents living east of 82nd. No income restrictions.
You will need to: If you are housed, provide proof of address dated within the last 30 days, such as a utility bill (electronic version on phone is fine). No other documents needed.
To get help:
- Come to SnowCap. Minimum to no contact is needed. One person at a time per family, please. Location and hours at snowcap.org/services.
- A friend, family member or helping professional may pick up food on your behalf. Send a note/text with them or call/email SnowCap to give your permission, 503-674-8785 or info@snowcap.org
Birch Community Services
Food, clothing and household items as well as financial self-sufficiency classes and one-on-one counseling for enrolled participants.
Who qualifies: Working families who are not receiving SNAP or TANF, but struggling to make ends meet.
You will need to: Apply online, meet with the financial counselor. A monthly service fee and volunteer hours are required.
To get help: Apply online at birchcommunityservices.org or call 503-251-5431.
Meals on Wheels
Daily home-based meal deliveries.
Who qualifies: Seniors.
You will need to: The cost of each meal is $7.39. Diners over age 60 are asked to contribute what they can afford.
To get help: Visit mowp.org to sign up or call 503-736-6325.
Women, Infants and Children (WIC)
Food, nutrition resources and more to support parents and their young children.
Who qualifies: You could qualify for food assistance if you've lost income, and if you're pregnant, a new mom, or if you have a baby or young children under 5 years old. Open to dads, guardians and foster parents who can apply on behalf of their children.
You will need to: Apply via phone. You will need ID, proof of income and proof you are an Oregon resident.
To get help: Call 503-988-3503 or email wic.outreach@multco.us.
Free breakfast and lunch school meals
Who qualifies: Students K-12. Free breakfast and lunch is available at every school in Multnomah County.
You will need to: Apply
To get help:
SNAP (food stamps)
Benefits you can use to purchase food at grocery stores and farmers’ markets.
Who qualifies: Those at 185% or less of federal poverty level. Example: A family of four making $3,970 or less a month.
You will need: Proof of income for the last 30 days or a financial aid letter if you are a student.
To get help: Learn more and sign up online at multco.us/food-assistance/snap-food-stamps-multnomah-county, call 503-320-6658 or email SNAP@multco.us.
211
Other food pantries are open in Gresham but might require that you apply through the Oregon Food Bank or enroll in a program. 211 can help you navigate through the resources that work best for you and your family.
To get help: Call 2-1-1, email help@211info.org or text your zip code to 898211. Information is also online at 211info.org/food.
Takeout and delivery guide
The inclusion of the food and drink establishments is provided only as general information for the purposes detailed above and may be incomplete or outdated; the City of Gresham cannot and does not endorse or favor any business listed in this guide.
Gresham takeout and delivery guide