Donation Guidelines Summary – Mainspring Community Food & Clothing Pantry

  • Venmo ( @Mainspringpdx ),

  • Below are links to donate directly through Amazon, as well as our in-person donation days and times. We’ve also included a helpful guideline list of items we always need.

  • If you’d like to donate your time instead, we would love to welcome you into the Mainspring family. Click the link below or use the “Volunteer” tab at the top of the page.

Donate Food Pantry Essentials from Amazon
Donate Essential Items for the Clothing Pantry from Amazon

We gratefully accept donations Monday through Thursday, 9 AM to 3 PM.

  • For food or clothing donations outside these hours, please call 503-233-5533 Ext. 101.

Food Pantry Donations

  • Accepted: Non-perishable foods including baby formula.

  • Perishable items such as milk, eggs, or meat should be confirmed by phone to ensure we have storage space. Please call 503-233-5533 Ext. 101.

  • All food must be unopened and within the “use by” date.

Garden Donations

  • We welcome seeds, vegetable starts, and surplus produce from home gardens. Mainspring is one of the few food banks accepting fresh produce directly from local gardeners, helping feed families and promote urban sustainability.

Re-Thread Clothing and Household Donations

  • Toiletries: Toothpaste, soap, shampoo, conditioner (partially used bottles are okay if clean and sealed), body wash, and unopened makeup.

  • Linens: Clean towels, blankets, sheets, sleeping bags, and new pillows only.

  • Adult Clothing: Clean, wearable clothing of all kinds including shoes and gently used undergarments.

  • Children’s Items: All sizes, including shoes, toys, bottles, and undergarments.

  • Camping Supplies: Backpacks, duffel bags, tents, and sleeping bags.

Together, we nourish our community with food, dignity, and sustainability. We provide receipts for all donations.
As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, your contribution may be tax-deductible.
Tax ID: 93-0638179

  • Do you want to Donate Your Time as a volunteer?

    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. For a list of positions and descriptions please click the link below.:

    • 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

Volunteer Info. & How to apply

You may also Make a Monetary Donation of:

  • You may donate by cash or check in person or through the mail.
    Please send mailed donations to:
    Mainspring
    3500 NE 82nd Avenue
    Portland, Oregon 97220

  • 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