Food and Family Resources

WE’RE HERE TO HELP!

If you need assistance, please reach out to our school social worker.

Joanna Z. Albergo, LCSW

Available Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays

jalbergo@pps.net

(503) 916-6340 ext 72427

FREE BREAKFAST AND LUNCH

All Creston students regardless of income currently receive free breakfast and lunch through PPS Meal Support.

FREE GROCERIES ON WEDNESDAYS (URBAN GLEANERS)

Urban Gleaners logo

Urban Gleaners offers our community free groceries every Wednesday at 2:45PM at the front of the school to help with food insecurity and reduce food waste. Food is offered to all community members regardless of income.

Reminders and cancellations are emailed weekly via Givebacks. You can find more distribution locations on the Urban Gleaners website.

This weekly event is only made possible with your help! Volunteers set up food tables, greet the community, and help with clean up.

VOLUNTEER NOW for Urban Gleaners.

Learn more about Urban Gleaners in this short video:

Learn more at the Urban Gleaners Website.

FINANCIAL SUPPORT (CCMA)

Creston Community Mutual Aid (CCMA) is a volunteer-led organization that collects and distributes donations directly to families who need help with expenses like rent, utilities, and childcare.

Learn more about CCMA.

COMMUNITY CLOTHING CLOSET

A person holding a pile of folded clothes.

The Portland Council PTA sponsors a clothing closet that is available for any PPS student who needs clothing support. More information about the program, how to volunteer, and how to donate can be found on the Portland Council PTA website.