LifeWorks NW

11/12/2025

Registration is now open for our upcoming Talking Points with Cheryl Moten on January 14!

⭐She will be discussing how multi-generational trauma impacts addiction and treatment in the African American community.

Don't miss out!

⭐Register here➡https://www.lifeworksnw.org/talkingpoints/

Explore inspiring topics in behavioral health with LifeWorks NW leaders in our speaker series, Talking Points.

11/11/2025

Meet Wendy Sell, Resource Specialist at LifeWorks NW.

➡Learn more about Wendy at https://www.lifeworksnw.org/2025/10/20/meet-wendy-sell/

11/11/2025

No matter what folks have heard, in Oregon, SNAP benefits for November are available and won’t be taken away.

If you have questions or something doesn’t look right, please check with Oregon Department of Human Services.

If you have other needs, like help with housing or utility costs, because you had to stretch to pay for food last week, please call 211info to ask about any potential resources.

11/04/2025

📣 FOOD ASSISTANCE: WAYS TO SUPPORT

As community members feel the impacts of the federal shutdown and reduced funding for SNAP food benefits, you might be wondering how you can help.

✅ Monetary donations to food banks, pantries and community-based organizations are recommended and go a long way. Because food banks purchase food in bulk quantities, they can leverage their purchasing power to stretch each dollar further than someone shopping for food to donate on their own. Food banks also understand the kinds of culturally appropriate and nutritious foods people across our community need.

✅ It will probably take some time before we know if and when SNAP benefits will be restored, while some people have already lost benefits because of eligibility changes. Please continue to share information about emergency resources at multco.us/food, which also includes links to local organizations seeking donations.

✅ If you need information on food resources, utility assistance and other basic needs during this challenging time, call 211info.

Multnomah County Department of County Human Services, City of Portland, OR, Multnomah County Health Department, 211info

11/04/2025

Find free groceries, fresh produce and nutritious meals near you through Oregon Food Bank’s network of food pantries and meal sites.

10/31/2025

10/31/2025

➡️ WIC clinics are open regular hours during the federal government shutdown, so keep all your appointments, your card will work normally, you can still apply for WIC, we’re still scheduling appointments and are here to help answer your questions.

🍇With SNAP benefits expected to be cut in the coming days due to the federal government shutdown, food assistance in Multnomah County will be impacted. You can find many places providing free food, meals and other food-related support at: multco.us/food.

🥑Food pantries based at IRCO (Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization) SUN Schools are also open to the public and are some of the more accessible in the area, as they’re all based at nearby schools.

MONDAYS
Lent Pantry
5105 SE 97th Ave.
Portland, OR 97266
3:15-4:45pm

Harrison Park Pantry
2225 SE 87th Ave
Portland, OR 97216
3:15-4:45pm

TUESDAYS
Earl Boyles Pantry
10822 SE Bush St
Portland, OR 97266
4-5:15pm

Mill Park Pantry
1900 SE 117th Ave
Portland, OR 97216
4-5:15pm

WEDNESDAYS
Gilbert Park Pantry
13132 SE Ramona St
Portland, OR 97236
4-5:15pm

Mc Daniel HS Pantry
2735 NE 82nd
Portland, OR 97220
2-3:30pm
Mc Daniel Students only 3:30-4pm

THURSDAYS
Menlo Park Pantry
12900 NE Glisan St
Portland, OR 97230
2-3:30pm
(permanently closed after 12/19/2025)

Parkrose Middle Pantry
11800 NE Shaver St
Portland, OR 97220
4-5:15pm

FRIDAYS
Shaver Elementary
3701 NE 131 Pl
Portland, OR 97230
2:30-4:30pm

Thanks to our partners at Oregon Food Bank IRCO Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization Portland Parks & Recreation Portland Public Schools Park Rose School District and Schools Uniting Neighborhoods

10/24/2025

10/22/2025

We ❤️ the Mental Health Response Team!

10/20/2025

Our Supported Employment team changes lives! Find out how one client found treatment for her mental health and discovered a career where she could make a difference with the help of the Supported Employment program.

Learn how Leslie found a new job after addressing her mental health and working with LifeWorks NW's Supported Employment team.

10/15/2025

We are aware that our phones lines are experiencing some difficulties receiving or dropping calls. You may contact us via email at intakereferrals@lifeworksnw.org while we work on a solution. We appreciate your patience while we get everything back up and running!