Esther's Pantry
Esther's Pantry provides food and personal care items to those living with HIV/AIDS. A vital community program, Esther's Pantry has served thousands of people over its 25 year history.
Open to clients every Tuesday and Thursday from 2:30 to 6:30 pm, the pantry is unique in that it allows clients to select the food they want, from well-stocked shelves, rather than being handed a pre-packed box of food.
Much of the food we receive at Esther’s Pantry comes from community food drives. Donations dropped of at one of our sites go directly to individuals and families in our community who are living with HIV/AIDS. Our clients visit Esther’s Pantry monthly to receive supplemental food.
Collection Sites for Esther's Pantry Include:
Our House - 2727 SE Alder St. , Portland, OR
Cascade AIDS Project - 620 SW Fifth Avenue, Suite 300, Portland, OR
8:00 am to 5:00 pm drop off
Men's Wellness Center - 928 SW Stark Street, Portland, OR
4:00 - 10:00 pm Wednesday through Saturday
Q Center - 69 SE Taylor Ave at SE Water Ave, Portland, OR
Starky's - 2913 SE Stark St., Portland, OR
Just Out - 6234 N Greeley, Portland, OR
Fox & Hounds - 217 NW 2nd Ave., Portland, OR
Please contact Donald at 503-349-4699 for additional information regarding Esther's Pantry services and donations.
History
Esther’s Pantry was founded in 1985 to provide financially challenged individuals living with HIV/AIDS access to food and personal care items. The pantry was named in memory of Chester "Esther" Brinker, one of the first people in Portland to die of complications from AIDS.
For over eighteen years Esther’s has provided food and personal care items to thousands of people diagnosed with HIV/AIDS. Our House recognizes the need to provide this food bank service and is fully committed to ensuring the continuation of the pantry. The Pantry serves between 150 to 200 clients a month with groceries and personal care items.
To donate food, become a volunteer, or for services, call 503-349-4699.
The space for Esther's Pantry in Milwaukie is generously donated by Providence Health System.