Blanchet House & Farm

Mission

Blanchet House & Farm supports people experiencing homelessness and food insecurity by offering free hot meals, clothing, toiletries, transitional housing, recovery, and community.

Bottom Line for Portland

Blanchet House & Farm provides life-saving aid to our neighbors living on the margins and provides pathways out of homelessness and hunger. More than 200 people a year find support to secure permanent housing, sobriety, and employment after participating in our transitional housing programs at Blanchet House in Old Town and our rural recovery program in Carlton, Blanchet Farm. Thousands more find warmth, nourishment, and community through our free meal program and accompanying clothing and essentials closets. Treating people with dignity and compassion is central to our work. 

Quote

“I was at the lowest point in my life when I walked through the doors. Blanchet offered me a lifeline and a chance to rebuild my life. The community at Blanchet has become my family, we share meals, stories, and support. It makes me feel like I belong, like I’m not alone in this journey." --John, program participant

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

At Blanchet House & Farm, diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core of who we are. We strive to foster belonging and empowerment while serving aid to our diverse community. We listen to learn and facilitate a culture where diversity and inclusivity are valued and celebrated.  

Incentives

11/1 Our first 25 donors who give $100 will receive a Blend Trio from Stumptown Coffee Roasters! Good while supplies last, coffee shipped in January, 2025. PLUS an incredible anonymous donor is offering a $5,000 match for donations made today!

11/7 16 lucky donors who give $25+ will receive a 12oz jar of Ground Up Nut Butter

11/12 Five lucky donors who give $10+ will get a Toby Finds a Home book, signed by one of the authors

11/20 One lucky donor will win our Mt. Hood Camping Basket - featuring a Free Campsite from Zig Zag Mountain Farm, a Mountain Hardware Tent from Columbia Sportswear, a beautiful blanket from Sackcloth & Ashes, and more! ALSO, 3 additional winners will receive a free campsite from our friends at Zig Zag Mountain Farm!

11/25 10 lucky donors who give $25+ will receive an Infused Salt Tin Collection from our friends at Jacobsen Salt Co.

**Updated** 11/29 - 12/02 FIVE lucky donors who give $25 or more in this period will win a wooden cutting board hand-crafted at our rural recovery program at Blanchet Farm. 

12/18 One lucky donor who gives $25 or more will win a 6-month Brownie of the Month subscription from our friends at Sonjer B's Brownies! Each month enjoy a fresh batch of brownies delivered to your doorstep - with a unique (and delicious!) flavor. PLUS Our friends at Brainium are matching all donations up to $5,000 on 12/18!

**NEW**12/20 Three lucky donors giving $10+ will receive a small jar of award-winning honey from Blanchet Farm's Beekeeping Program! Voted top of the hive in a recent blind taste testing through our nonprofit partners Portland Urban Beekeepers!

**NEW**12/21 One lucky donor giving $10+ will win tickets for themselves and 5 friends to a night of laughs at Helium Comedy Club! Restrictions apply

**NEW**12/22 One lucky donor will win a voucher for two to join a beginner's sewing class, thanks to our friends at Modern Domestic. Make a gift of $10+ on this day to be eligible to win!

12/30 One lucky donor who gives $100+ will win a Yamhill County Getaway package, featuring a free night at The Inn at the Ground, a wine tasting for 2 at Soter Vineyards, a $25 gift card to The Horse Radish, books & a gift certificate to Third Street Books, Jam from Alchemist's Jam, gifts from Visit McMinnville!

ALSO: Thanks to those who joined us for our 2024 Give!Guide BINGO at Blanchet hosted by the iconic Poison Waters! BIG THANK you to our partners who donated prizes: Portland Center Stage, Oaks Park, Zig Zag Mountain Farm, 107ist Timbers Army, Sonjer B's Brownies, Hopscotch Interactive Art Exhibit, McMenamins Pubs, and more!

Only donations made at or above the listed amount, on the listed day are eligible to win incentives. Winners will be drawn at random and notified via phone or email after the drawing. The odds of winning depend on the number of eligible entries received. 

Partner(s)

Brainium: Our friends at Brainium are matching all donations up to $5,000 on 12/18!

Nonprofit Partners:

Community Cycling Center: The Community Cycling Center supports Blanchet House meal guests and residents by providing bicycle tune-ups and repairs, as well as a number of other events and activities to support Portland's favorite two-wheel transportation. 

Portland Urban Beekeepers: Our friends at Portland Urban Beekeepers support the therapeutic beekeeping program at Blanchet Farm as well as the many bees and beekeepers within the region. 

Pride Northwest: Pride Northwest and Blanchet House are partnering to highlight the intersection of individuals within the LGTBQ2IA+ communities facing food and housing insecurity. 

Street Books: A frequent partner at our free meal program, Street Books empowers free access to literature through their mobile street libraries.

Portland Street Medicine: Our friends at Portland Street Medicine can be spotted all over town, providing free, compassionate healthcare to our meal guests and other neighbors experiencing houselessness.