I volunteer here. A very kind, compassionate group of people. We treat everyone with respect.read more

They were nice and efficient. They weighed our donations and offered a receipt. They returned my…read morebags to me even though I forgot that I wanted them back.

Easy to drop off supplies. The website lists specific needs. Parking can be difficult. Just be…read morepatient.

From the owner: The Free Food Market is the largest food bank on Portland's West side. Each year we serve more than…read more10,000 people with healthy and diverse food at the market, as well as home deliveries for those who qualify. Free Food Market donation hours: Monday: 9:00 am-4:00 pm Tuesday: 9:00 am-noon Wednesday: 9:00 am-4:00 pm Thursday: 10:00 am-5:00 pm

Kind volunteers. Not much selection but it really depends on what gets donated. It was a really…read moregood experience but not much was available. It changes on a day by day basis depending on donations from community

Amazing people volunteering! Beautiful store. Appreciate there is a place for people to go.read more

Oh My Goodness, I didn't realize that the Oregon Food Bank was a hub to so many central charities…read more They distribute nutritious meals to the community. McDonald's was a proud volunteer today, helping to package food items. Today, we sorted and repacked pancake mix to go out to various organizations. You also have to label the items with nutritional information as well as a cooking label. What's good is that anyone can volunteer to share your time by working with them. Only requirement is that you're 16 years of age with an adult or 18 years or older. So come by yourself as Devon did or come as a group. It is a great way to give back to the community. They also give tours so you can truly understand the impact hunger has on the community, the state. I truly was blessed by this event.

Very well organized process when helping package up food. This is such an amazing organization that…read morehelps our communities. The signup process is painless and I encourage everyone if able to help give back in a small way that makes a big difference.

I have been to this thrift store at least 10 times over the last few years. I always find at least…read moreone thing from either the clothing/shoe area or the household area. They are divided into 2 separate buildings. They have great prices to begin with and then they have colored tags that are an additional mark down. I greatly prefer shopping here where I know my money goes to a good cause instead of going to a for profit thrift store. Bonus,all the employees are super nice.

Authentic thrift store, meaning wide range of stuff of all ages. Good biz doing good for the…read morecommunity.

This non profit business does great things for the community and I love supporting and volunteering…read moremy time to help out. Well organized and clean. Thank you for all you do for our community.

Went here with an elderly person…read more Obtained from a Lutheran church off-Canyon Rd. (later thrown away) Cornflakes - contained yellow dyes, malt syrup - partially genetically engineered Offbrand 'pancake syrup' - 1st ingredient - high fructose corn syrup. hell to the no Apparently, the church gets donations, and purchases food from Oregon Fraud Bank. They purchase in bulk - canned food which contains the poison high fructose corn syrup. Most of the food at this location is heavily processed. Inspect your so-called food - how much is actually edible from these locales? Produce here was slimy and wouldn't even touch it for further inspection. Someone tried to give me products like laundry detergent and omg reallllly processed and chemical smell - had to leave. Why not just give out gift cards to a grocer's. Give people real choices - could buy a lot in bulk for $25 or $30 bux. "Long-term food bank users risk nutritional problems" https://www.theguardian.com/society/2015/mar/18/long-term-food-bank-users-nutritional-problems-balanced-diet

Neighborhood House is a great local organization. They helped my mom with the heating & electricity…read morebills when she was unemployed. (These difficult things that nobody likes to talk about, but should be acknowledged and shared as resources for others in the same boat.) This location also makes me happy because it provides free bread - and I'm not just talking sliced Wonderbread. I mean kalamata olive loaf from Trader Joe's, sourdough from Grand Central Bakery, fresh bagels, garlic bread. It raised my spirits when I was unemployed myself, so kudos to the businesses for donating their delicious bread and kudos to Neighborhood House for being there to help.

So sad that I have to write this review. I have had so many genuine experiences here in the past. I…read morehave used this place as a last resort and maybe only come less than a handful of times a year. The past few times have been fine, everyone has been nice and considerate. But this experience today was such a let down. I walked in and checked in with an older man who was very sweet. He was asking me some background questions and the woman who was supposed to 'shop' us walked up to us. She looked us up and down and didn't smile. She stood there awkwardly for a few minutes before leaving to use the bathroom. She came back and started to help us. Immediately we felt uncomfortable. Straight faced she asked us what we wanted and just stood in silence when not telling us what we could have. It was so awkward I tried to make small talk with her just to break the weird silence. Towards the end, a Russian woman came in and started talking to her. She totally ignored us and started speaking in only Russian, and turned her back to us. She turned around a few times to look at what we were getting and then said 'great, you're done, you can go.' And then turned to speak more to the woman in Russian. I felt this was very rude. We just lost a child and are treated this way. I appreciate the help throughout this past year but will not be returning here..

Very nice people and help indeed family for the community. Thank you Centro Mercado! Also bilingual…read morefor those that speak Spanish they have people that speak Spanish.

I totally appreciate that this is free food to help those of us in need. the people who used to run…read morethis location were kind and didn't make you feel as if you were taking food from their children's mouths. the new woman who was checking people in, was abrupt and chastised people who could not remember every single order she barked at them. I am an Hispanic, I am very fair complected and am married to a Russian Jewish man. she very obviously did not know that and was especially rude to those of us who are not immedi Spanish speaking. I heard the vast difference in tone when she spoke to the other more obvious Latinx people in the room. I have social anxiety and an injury, hence why I am not working right now and needed the help. when people swallow their pride and come asking for a bit of help, the last thing they need is more apparent scrutiny and ugliness. I am grateful for the food.

Northwest Battle Buddies - All Bark, No Bite…read more As a 100% disabled combat veteran with PTSD and TBI, I reached out to Northwest Battle Buddies hoping to train my newly adopted sweetheart, a 3-year-old Great Dane mix named Minnie, to be my service animal. My wife was in Italy caring for her dying mother, while I came back to the land of the free and home of the let-you-down for "treatment" (and I use that term generously) from the usual suspects at the VA--a system so overburdened, underwhelming, and broken it has made a grown man cry many times. To help me cope, I began fostering Minnie, who quickly became my best friend and lifeline. She weighs over 100 pounds and has a heart twice that size--perfect temperament for my public anxiety, hypervigilance, and emotional support. I sent a detailed message, laying out my situation, my needs, and my struggles. When the founder finally returned my call, I expected compassion. Instead, I got cold, robotic indifference. She practically barked "What do you want?"--like I was interrupting her day, not a veteran reaching out for help. Given the constant brain fog, memory lapses, and crippling anxiety that come with TBI and PTSD, being forced to restate what was already in her hands felt dismissive and cruel. Then came the kicker: $5,000 for a single month of training, not including food, at their for-profit facility. Not a single offer of a veteran discount, financial assistance, or even a shred of human compassion. Just the price tag. Period. Yes, they offer a potentially valuable service to some veterans, which is why this isn't a 1-2 Bomb review, but their strict and judgmental policies around alcohol and drug use paint us all as addicts and liabilities. We're veterans, not criminals. We've fought and bled for this country--we deserve empathy, not assumption. CombatCritic Gives Northwest Battle Buddies 3 Bombs Out Of 10 ... More Bombs Are Better - Unless You're On The Receiving End!

This organization is a blessing. So many people are involved from the breeders to the foster…read morefamilies, the donors, and the staff and trainers. Everyone is sold out for the mission of North West Battle Buddies. The trainers were so patient and professional with us (the veterans). If you put the work in and remain honest with others and yourself throughout their process, you will walk away with a battle buddy. You will feel a boost in confidence. You will be part of something greater. You will make amazing relationships with the veterans you go through the program with. You will be part of a greater family. I thought I was doing ok before NWBB. Several people in my life encouraged me to do this and I was wrong. I was not doing ok. I did not realize just how bad off I was. I was hyper vigilant constantly. Always anxious. Always spent part way through the day. Often easily irritated and shouty. My life was ok but I am still broken. Having my battle buddy has forced me to slow down and plan and take things on one at a time. I am able to be out and about like before but now I'm not stressing as much. I'm not afraid of people as much. My heart rate is lower. It's not magic but it is what I needed. I needed to know someone had my back. When you go through this program you have a whole new family to back you up. The trainers are committed to the dogs and the veterans. They taught me so much. I went from the least knowledgeable about dogs and their behavior in my family to the most in 5 weeks and I know there is so much kore to learn. They match each dog expertly with each veteran to fir lifestyle and temperament. They nailed it for me. I am so grateful to NWBB for my battle buddy. He's amazing and I know I can lead him well because they gave me the tools. If you are thinking about doing this DO IT NOW. APPLY APPLY APPLY You will not regret it.