MAKE A DONATION TO MAINSPRING

We at Mainspring thank you in advance for your support!

We accept Donations Monday through Thursday from 9am to 3pm.

Food Pantry Items Accepted:

  • Non-perishable food (including baby milk formula)

  • Perishable items such as eggs, milk, and meat please call ahead to ensure that we have storage room.
    503-233-5533 Ext.101

    All food items must be unopened and not past the use by date

    Re-Thread Clothing & Household Items Accepted:

  • Toiletries

    • Toothpaste, mouthwash, dental floss, body wash, soap, etc

      • bottles of liquid soap, shampoo, & conditioner can be opened or partially used if there’s a good amount left and bottle is in good condition (closes/doesn’t leak)

      • makeup is accepted, but must be unopened/unused

    • Clean towels

  • Adult Clothing

    • suits, skirts, dresses, pants, shirts, sweaters, shoes, socks shorts… anything you can think of we typically take.

    • gently used under-garments (all genders)

  • Children’s Clothing

    • all ages/sizes including baby and toddler shoes, toys, bottles, and under-garments. 

  • Bedding

    • clean blankets, sheets, and sleeping bags 

    • NEW pillows (sorry, we can’t accept used)

  • Camping Supplies

    • backpacks, duffle/travel bags, sleeping bags, and tents.

    Please contact us at 503-233-5533

    to make a clothing or food donation outside of business hours

    or To request a donation pick up

    We provide receipts for all donations 

    As a 501(c)3 your donation may be tax deductible
    Our Tax ID is 93-0638179

    Donate Your Time/Effort

    We can’t do what we do without the help and support of our wonderful volunteers. Please review our list of volunteer roles and consider donating your time to help individuals in need in our community.

    There are two roles that we require immediate assistance with:

    • Program Support Specialist: 

      THIS VOLUNTEER POSITION IS A ROLE OF SMALL ROTATING HATS WITHIN OUR MAIN OFFICE. DUTIES MAY INCLUDE PROVIDING SHOPPERS AND PATRONS PROGRAM INFORMATION, FOOD BAG DISTRIBUTION, AND LIGHT DATA ENTRY, and filing of documents. THIS ROLE MAY ALSO INCLUDE RECEIVING FOOD, CLOTHING, PERSONAL HYGIENE, HOUSEHOLD DONATIONS, ALONG WITh offering RECEIPT ACCOUNTABILITY.

    • Mainspring Ambassador:

      JOIN THE VOLUNTEER FAMILY AT MAINSPRING in this new role BY BECOMING AN AMBASSADOR FOR A GREAT CAUSE.

      CAN'T PROVIDE A HAND DURING REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS? THEN, THIS MAY BE THE IDEAL MATCH.

      This role can be done during regular business or outside regular Administrative hours by helping us schedule and lock in events that would help us with our community outreach as well as preparing flyers to be handed out at events.

      COMMUNITY OUTREACH may include NEIGHBORHOOD BLOCK PARTIES, MOVIES IN THE PARK, STREET FAIRS, FARMERS MARKETS, FOOD, CLOTHING, AND GIFT DRIVES, AS WELL AS NUMEROUS ADDITIONAL EVENTS,

      USUALLY, THESE VOLUNTEERS WILL BE NEEDED ON THE WEEKENDS OR FOR OTHER TIMES. GET IN TOUCH TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS EXCITING NEW VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY WITH MAINSPRING by calling 503-233-5533 Ext. 101

    Make a Monetary Donation

  • Cash, check,

  • Venmo ( @Mainspringpdx ),

  • Cashapp ( $mainspringportland )

  • Credit/debit at ( http://bit.ly/donate2fish )

  • IRA Qualified Charitable Distribution.

    Click on the link here to make a secure on-line credit, debit, or check donation at: http://bit.ly/donate2fish

You can also mail donations to Mainspring 3500 NE 82nd Avenue, Portland, Oregon 97220

Thank you for supporting our programs at Mainspring!