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At Portland Pay It Forward, we envision a community in which everyone has access to quality, nutritious food and is committed to making sure no one goes hungry or experiences food insecurities.
the need
1 in 4 of Tennessee Children
Average Bi-Weekly Food Give-Away
Average Bi-Weekly Food Give-Away
Nearly 20% of children (under 18) in Tennessee live in poverty and 1 in 4 children experience food insecurity.
Average Bi-Weekly Food Give-Away
Average Bi-Weekly Food Give-Away
Average Bi-Weekly Food Give-Away
As we enter 2022, the need for food continues to grow. We need YOUR help to keep up with the demand.
NEWS and EVENTS
2020 Holiday of Cheer Thanksgiving Dinners
2020 Holiday of Cheer Thanksgiving Dinners
2020 Holiday of Cheer Thanksgiving Dinners
Nearly 210 Turkey Dinners were handed out and more than 270 families helped during the bi-weekly food giveaway leading up to Thanksgiving 2020. A HUGE Thank You to all who helped provide Thanksgiving meals!!!!
2020 Fall Community Trick or Treat
2020 Holiday of Cheer Thanksgiving Dinners
2020 Holiday of Cheer Thanksgiving Dinners
Portland Pay It Forward enjoyed participating in the Portland TN 2020 Trick or Treat and providing goodies for kids of all ages.
New PPIF Storage Shed
2020 Holiday of Cheer Thanksgiving Dinners
Hydration Station at Farmer's Market
Due to the tremendous financial support from our Portland community, we were able to purchase and pay for this storage shed in October 2020. It will house non-perishable food allowing PPIF to keep our overhead low. Thank you to ALL who gave!
Hydration Station at Farmer's Market
Hydration Station at Farmer's Market
Hydration Station at Farmer's Market
We hope you enjoyed our presence at the Farmer's Market this summer! We met new people, strengthened past relationships, and learned more about the needs in our community.
2019 Community Impact Award
Hydration Station at Farmer's Market
2019 Community Impact Award
Portland Pay It Forward was honored to receive the 2019 Community Impact Award from the Portland Chamber of Commerce.
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Portland community!