18,495
Households served
The Free Food Market is a partnership between the CISFS and the Oregon Food Bank that brings FREE fresh produce, and other food items to PSU students and the greater PSU community. This partnership is an effort to increase student access to healthy food options and to reduce student food insecurity.
During the COVID-19 Pandemic, our Free Food Market is still happening, however, we have changed our operations to protect the health and safety of all of the members of our community.
Free Food Market continues to operate on the 2nd Monday of each month. Weare excited that Free Food Market is returning to the South Park Blocks (near Shattuck Hall)! All volunteers and patrons must wear a protective face covering and maintain 6-feet of physical distancing.
Food distribution is from 9:30am - 11am. Bring your own bag!
18,495
Households served
13,694
PSU students served
350,221
Pounds of food distributed
1,775
PSU Faculty & Staff served
3,844
Total Volunteer hours
South Park Blocks, near Shattuck Hall
Free Food Market is open to everybody. All PSU students, faculty, staff, as well as community members.
Quantities per-person of each item depends on how much each food type is delivered. Quantities may be limited.
BRING YOUR REUSABLE SHOPPING BAG. Bags are not supplied and items can get heavy.
Free Food Market is every month throughout the year, rain or shine. We operate out-of-doors with limited areas of shade/cover. Patrons should be prepared with appropriate protective clothing appropriate for Portland weather.
In rare occasions of severe inclement weather, the Free Food Market will be closed. These conditions include:
Volunteering at Free Food Market is a great way to fulfill volunteer requirements for courses, student conduct sanctions, corporate/organizational community engagement projects, and more.