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Blanchet House & Farm
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A free cafe and transitional shelter in Portland with an addiction recovery farm in Carlton. Open Mon-Sat. Volunteers needed. BlanchetHouse.org
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Since 1952, Blanchet House has been offering free meals, clothes, transitional housing, and community to Portlanders.
Once a month outside Blanchet House, you might see Paul Susi at a pop-up table. Using his money, he helps people apply for birth certificates and replacement IDs. On Thurs, he wrote checks for 58 people!

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November 15, 2025 at 2:39 AM
Update on Our Women’s Shelter: Bathrooms are under construction, the exterior is painted, and local Girl Scouts brightened the fence with yarn hearts. We’re aiming for a late January 2026 opening and look forward to welcoming women into this much-needed refuge.
November 14, 2025 at 3:13 PM
You have until 11:59pm (11/13) to enter to win a stay at Headlands Resort & Spa in Pacific City! Every $10 donation to Blanchet House via Give!Guide is an entry. Prize includes a two-night stay and $200 to Meridian restaurant. Donate at https://giveguide.org/nonprofits/blanchet-house-of-hospitality
November 14, 2025 at 2:59 AM
Incredible veterinarians with the Oregon Humane Society volunteered their time to serve 145 pets in the lot across from Blanchet House. Thank you, Lan Su Chinese Garden. Support the next clinic at the link in the comments. The next clinic will be in 2026. https://giveguide.org/nonprofits
November 13, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Today we’re giving away 24 bars of Blanchet Farm’s honey and lemon soap to Give!Guide donors. The first 2 people who give $20 each hour from 7am-7pm will receive a bar. Your gift encourages the men at the farm and strengthens programs. https://giveguide.org/nonprofits/blanchet-house-of-hospitality
November 13, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Waiting outside in line for a free meal isn’t “easy.” People don’t go to a food bank because it’s easier than working. Instead of criticizing those seeking help, let’s lift them up. We don’t know what someone is struggling with, so why assume the worst about them? Thank you for your kindness.
November 12, 2025 at 1:41 AM
Well, we're back to normal, if normal means hundreds of people needing our hot meals every day. The good news is that we’re able to offer second helpings again—a lifeline for those who rely on one meal a day or take food to go. Please help us by donating to our fundraiser at link in comments.
November 11, 2025 at 3:51 PM
We want to give a little something back for Give!Guide donors today. Donate $10 to enter to win a $500 gift card from Portland Nursery. PLUS! The first 25 donors to give $20 get tickets to use at any ChatterPDX concert. https://giveguide.org/nonprofits/blanchet-house-of-hospitality
November 11, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Free vet clinic Tues, Nov. 11, from 11-1:30 across from Blanchet House at 310 NW Glisan. Veterinarians with the Oregon Humane Society will offer vaccines (including rabies), flea and tick, food, and supplies. First come, first served. Thanks, Lan Su Chinese Garden, for the use of your parking lot!
November 10, 2025 at 11:03 PM
We gave out 1,100 sack lunches on Saturday in addition to serving hot meals!! Every lunch was made and donated by supporters from their homes, many decorated with fun drawings and words of encouragement. Sign up to make lunches on our website.
November 9, 2025 at 6:42 PM
We had it all tonight at BH! Pizza slices, sack lunches to take with you, and Halloween candy to boot! Many guests came in a good mood, and those who entered hungry or sad left full of food and perhaps smiling after a fun interaction near the exit treats. Thanks to everyone for your support.
November 9, 2025 at 2:48 AM
Tonight we were able to offer seconds! SNAP benefits were released by the governor, and the difference was immediate. But this relief won’t last. Next year, access to SNAP will be harder, and more people will turn to Blanchet House for food. Thank you for your support now and in the months ahead.
November 8, 2025 at 2:40 AM
Thanks to Coach Crystal Corona for bringing her Tualatin High School students to serve lunch in the cafe. We hope you all found the volunteer experience rewarding and meaningful. You brought smiles to so people going through a difficult time.
November 7, 2025 at 5:28 PM
COATS NEEDED! If you can, please donate new/gently used adult coats Mon-Sat, 8-10:30am or 1:30-4pm. Shop our Amazon wish list https://a.co/gNSmN46.  Thank you!

We always need the following during winter too:
-Portable blankets
-Winter Shoes
-Sweatpants
-Socks
-Gloves
-Rain Ponchos
November 7, 2025 at 2:20 AM
A long line for breakfast is now a daily sight at Blanchet House in Portland. This morning, one man waited in line before heading to work to grab breakfast and pastries to take for lunch. You can support by donating to our fundraiser at https://giveguide.org/nonprofits/blanchet-house-of-hospitality
November 6, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Our friends at Family Promise of Metro East need your support during these difficult times. Family Promise helps children and families experiencing homelessness by mobilizing churches and businesses to provide shelter, meals, and other support. Donate at  https://giveguide.org/nonprofits/fpme
November 5, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Donutland gave us over 35 dozen donuts today, so we added one to every lunch plate! Thank you to our community for stepping up to help however you can. We truly need you all. If you know of other donut shops or restaurants with extra food to share, please send them our way.
November 5, 2025 at 8:13 PM
TODAY: The first 20 people to give $20 to Blanchet through Give!Guide gets a jar of honey, from our farm. PLUS: You could win a PDX staycation with an aerial waterfall tour, $250 gift card to Le Piegon, and Oregon Ballet tickets. https://giveguide.org/nonprofits/blanchet-house-of-hospitality
November 5, 2025 at 3:54 PM
The breakfast line at Blanchet House wrapped around and down the block. Some came for the first time because their SNAP benefits were withheld. Staff had to cut the line off; an awful thing to have to do. You can help. Donate at https://giveguide.org/nonprofits/blanchet-house-of-hospitality
November 3, 2025 at 11:30 PM
These beautiful Blanchet Farm walnut wood boards are heading out to 15 Give Guide donors. Thank you to everyone who SO generously gave to support Blanchet’s services. We can’t do it without you. Stay tuned here for wood rolling pins and salt/pepper shakers for Give Guide donors!
November 3, 2025 at 7:31 PM
BUSY 1st day of the month wow, we had to cut off the line, and we did not get to call 2nds. Folks are definitely feeling the heat of no SNAP. Help at giveguide.org/nonprofits/b...
November 2, 2025 at 1:48 AM
We're giving away a walnut wood board every hour until 11 p.m. tonight, Nov. 1! Donate $25 to Blanchet House via Give!Guide for your chance to get a board made by a resident of Blanchet Farm's recovery program. Donate at https://giveguide.org/nonprofits/blanchet-house-of-hospitality.
November 2, 2025 at 12:59 AM
Walker runs free spaghetti night, and this week they served over 580 plates in 1 hour. We need your help to keep up with the need for food. Please donate to our Give!Guide fundraiser. You’re donation will be matched (11/1). https://giveguide.org/nonprofits/blanchet-house-of-hospitality
November 1, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Starting at 7 a.m., Sat. Nov. 1, we're giving away 1 walnut wood board handmade at Blanchet Farm every hour until 11 p.m.! Donate $25 on Nov. 1 to our Give!Guide fundraiser for a chance to win. Help your community and enter to win. https://giveguide.org/nonprofits/blanchet-house-of-hospitality
November 1, 2025 at 2:13 AM
Blanchet House wants your unwanted candy! Drop off Mon-Sat, 8-10:30 am or 1:30-4 pm. We’ll give it out to our guests.
October 31, 2025 at 4:00 PM