Onsite Outdoor Self-Select Food Pantry

Mainspring’s Onsite Self-Select Food Pantry allows individuals and families to personally choose the foods that best meet their needs and preferences. Guests are welcome to visit once per month and shop our pantry shelves for a variety of fresh produce, dairy, proteins, pantry staples, and household items, ensuring dignity, choice, and nutrition for every household we serve.

Location:
3500 NE 82nd Ave.
Portland, Oregon 97220
(Main entrance located at NE 82nd and Fremont)

Hours of Operation:
Thursday
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
(Closed on Fridays, weekends, and federal holidays)

How It Works:

  • Check in at the front gate located on NE Fremont St.

  • A Mainspring team member will guide you through the shopping process.

  • Please bring your own reusable bags if possible.

  • No appointment required, first come, first served while supplies last.

  • Eligibility:
    The pantry is open to all community members, neighbors and friends in need of food support.
    No documentation is required, though a brief intake form helps us track services and ensure equitable distribution.

Additional Services Available for the same day (Thursday’s):

Re-Thread Clothing Pantry:

Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10 AM – 1 PM