Food
Pantries & Soup Kitchens
Oregon Food Bank — Food Finder
Mobile & Community Food Distribution
Oregon Food Bank — Free Food Markets & Mobile Pantries
SNAP/EBT Enrollment Assistance
Oregon Department of Human Services (DHS) — Self-Sufficiency Offices
Washington County WIC (Women, Infants & Children)
The Pongo Fund
Day Center Meals
Project Homeless Connect (PHC) — Access Center
Oregon Food Bank — Food Finder
- Phone: 503-282-0555
- Description: Searchable map of all food pantries, free food markets, and meal programs across Oregon. No proof of income or documentation required at most sites.
- Access Notes: No ID required at most sites. Search by zip code for Washington County locations.
- Phone: 503-640-4011
- Address: 1440 SE 21st Ave, Hillsboro, OR 97123
- Description: Free community meals served Monday and Friday. Food pantry provides free produce and canned goods.
- Access Notes: Open to anyone in need.
- Address: 5150 SW Watson Ave, Beaverton, OR 97005
- Phone: 503-646-1191
- Description: Free weekly meal every Sunday at 4:15 PM and last Thursday of each month at 4:15 PM. Also operates a food cupboard (Mon 11:30 AM–1 PM; Wed 6–7 PM) providing 3–5 days of emergency food in partnership with Oregon Food Bank.
- Access Notes: Walk-in, no ID required. Food cupboard: up to 2 visits per calendar month.
- Phone: 503-359-3871
- Location: 1714 Pacific Ave, Forest Grove, OR 97116
- Description: Local nonprofit providing ready-to-eat food bags, basic hygiene items, household needs, and new undergarments. Serves veterans, homeless individuals, and people recovering from difficult situations.
- Hours: Mon–Fri 10:00 AM–1:00 PM
- Access Notes: Walk-in.
- Phone: 971-825-6576
- Location: 2134 19th Ave Forest Grove, Oregon 97116
- Description: Local nonprofit providing frozen meats, bread, canned food, frresh fruit and vegetables
- Hours: Thursdays 10:45 AM–12:45 PM
- Access Notes: Walk-in.
- Phone: 503-640-9374
- Address: 34420 SW Tualatin Valley Hwy, Hillsboro, Oregon 97123
- Description: Drop-in day center providing hot meals, showers, laundry, phone and mailbox use, and emergency food boxes.
- Hours: Mon–Fri, 9 AM–3 PM
- Access Notes: Walk-in, no appointment needed.
- Phone: 503-648-3922
- Address: 367 NE Grant St, Hillsboro, OR 97124
- Description: Emergency food boxes (Oregon Food Bank partner) and free clothes closet.
- Hours: Thursday 6:30 PM–8:00 PM
- Access Notes: Walk-in.
- Phone: 503-591-9025
- Address: 2270 SW 198th Ave, Aloha, OR 97003
- Description: Free food boxes. Part of the Care to Share Food Pantry Network serving Beaverton and Aloha.
- Hours: Call M-F between 9 AM-1:00 PM to schedule an appointment; there are multiple distribution locations
- Phone: 503-645-7989
- Location: 1895 NW 169th Place, Beaverton OR 97006
- Description: Provides groceries, Christmas meals, blankets, and winter coats to the poor and vulnerable
- Hours: 2nd/4th Saturdays, 10:00 AM-1:00 PM, Youth Center
Mobile & Community Food Distribution
Oregon Food Bank — Free Food Markets & Mobile Pantries
- Description: Pop-up style free food markets with fresh produce at various locations. No documentation required.
- Phone: 503-624-4666
- Address: 12264 SW Hall Blvd, Tigard, OR
- Description: Check their online calendar for recurring free food markets and community food events.
SNAP/EBT Enrollment Assistance
Oregon Department of Human Services (DHS) — Self-Sufficiency Offices
- Beaverton Office: 503-646-9952
- Tigard Office: 503-670-9711
- Hillsboro Office: 503-648-8951
- Description: SNAP (food stamps), TANF, and OHP enrollment. Stable address not required for SNAP — can use a shelter address or general delivery.
- Online Application: https://one.oregon.gov/
- Access Notes: Walk-in or apply online. Spanish and other language assistance available.
- Phone: 503-648-6646
- Address: 161 NW Adams Ave, Suite 2000, Hillsboro, OR 97124
- Description: Helps with benefits enrollment including SNAP, TANF, and OHP. Holistic assessment connects people to all qualifying programs.
- Phone: 800-520-5292
- Hours: Mon–Thu
- Description: Free legal help for people having problems with government benefits including SNAP, OHP, and disability benefits.
Washington County WIC (Women, Infants & Children)
- Description: Provides healthy food, nutrition education, and breastfeeding support for pregnant individuals and families with children under 5.
- Access Notes: A permanent address is NOT required. Homeless pregnant women and mothers with young children are eligible. Contact WIC to schedule an appointment.
The Pongo Fund
- Website: https://www.thepongofund.org/
- Description: Oregon's only full-time charity focused on fighting animal hunger. Provides free pet food to people in need.
- Access Notes: Check website for distribution locations and schedules in the Portland metro area.
- Phone: 503-624-4666
- Address: 12264 SW Hall Blvd, Tigard, OR
- Description: May have pet food available for clients. Contact to confirm current availability.
- Public libraries (Beaverton, Hillsboro, Tigard, etc.) — open during business hours
- Day centers (Open Door HousingWorks, Project Homeless Connect, Just Compassion) — water available during operating hours
- Parks — many Washington County parks have seasonal drinking fountains
- Fast food restaurants — most will provide a cup of water without purchase
Day Center Meals
Project Homeless Connect (PHC) — Access Center
- Phone: 971-713-3930
- Address: 1440 SE 21st Ave., Hillsboro, Oregon 97123 (Salvation Army Building, East End Entrance)
- Hours: Wed–Sun, 9 AM–5 PM
- Description: Meals, showers, laundry, and resource connections for people experiencing homelessness.
- Phone: 503-640-9374
- Address: 34420 SW Tualatin Valley Hwy, Hillsboro, Oregon 97123
- Description: Drop-in day center providing hot meals, showers, laundry, phone and mailbox use, and emergency food boxes.
- Hours: Mon–Fri, 9 AM–3 PM
- Access Notes: Walk-in, no appointment needed.
- Phone: 503-624-4666
- Address: 12264 SW Hall Blvd, Tigard, OR
- Description: Expanded Shelter & Resource Center opened March 2025. Provides meals and daytime drop-in services in addition to 60 emergency shelter beds.
