Help provide healthy, well-balanced meals are provided, free of charge, for those in need. Community Lunch typically serves 40 to 60 people. Occurs Fridays at noon and Sundays at 1pm.
The mission of the Food Pantry is to serve the needy by providing basic food for the hungry and responding to emergencies of those with inadequate resources. We provide a three-day basic emergency food supply to those requesting our services. All children of clients receive a snack bag with five healthy snacks in it.
Large groups that partner with BGCML come in many shapes and sizes with a large range of interests and abilities. Some examples of ways large groups have partnered with BGCML in the past include: deep cleaning, painting, collecting supplies, hosting activities, or assisting with renovation.
Since 2008, Food Rescue has collected soon-to-expire, fresh, healthy food, and distributed it to the 70+ food pantries and community meal sites of the Northwest Food Coalition on the same day, at no cost to the pantries. Assist us in increasing access to healthy food and reducing food waste through food repack (times vary) and…
City Schoolyard Garden volunteers can help prepare and distribute Harvest of the Month crops, or help with special projects in the gardens.
Pack meals
Usually drives the same route, same day each week or every other week
Volunteers help in packing and distributing food.
Food Justice Network volunteers may be asked to help with campaigns, outreach or special research related to our advocacy.
Urban Agriculture Collective volunteers can help with all levels of growing and harvesting, including planting, harvesting, weed control. Below is the Summer 2020 schedule. For a safe comfortable working environment, please bring a mask and be prepared to observe social distancing requirements. Our garden is located at the intersection of 6th Street and Monticello Avenue.…