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 gets life-saving aid to our neighbors living on the margins and provides pathways out of homelessness and hunger. Approximately 200 people a year find support to secure permanent housing, sobriety, and employment after participating through 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 are central to our work. 

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“Blanchet House saved my life,” John, a former resident of our housing program, shares. “I was at the lowest point in my life when I walked through the doors…They offered me a lifeline and a chance to rebuild my life. The community at Blanchet House 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.”

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 100 donors who give $100+ will receive a 12 oz bag of coffee beans from Stumptown Coffee Roasters! Good while supplies last. 

11/7 25 lucky donors donating $20+ will win an 12 oz. jar of Cinnamon Snickerdoodle nut butter from our friends at Ground Up!

11/17 5 donors who give $250+ will be invited to an exclusive Beekeeping experience at Blanchet Farm on April 20th 2024. Invite includes a ticket for you and a plus one.

11/22 3 lucky donors who give $20+ will win a Gift Certificate to our friends at Fresh Farm to You AND an exclusive jar of Honey from Blanchet Farm. Gift certificate valued at $36.95. 

11/27 3 lucky donors who give $50+ will have the chance to win a wooden cutting board hand-crafted at Blanchet Farm.

12/08 1 lucky donor who gives $100+ will win a Dinner for 6 with drink pairing at Trees Restaurant

12/18 1 lucky donor who gifts $25+ 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 - each month features a unique (and delicious!) flavor

12/20 Community supporter MacDonald-Miller Facility Solutions will be matching the first $5,000 in donations! 

12/28 1 lucky donor who starts a monthly donation of $20+ will win $250 in Hox Currency. Great for a night stay at the Hoxton or a few extra orders of Tope’s tacos. 

12/30 2 lucky donors will win gorgeous sushi sets thanks to superstar volunteer Sadao - Donate $25+ on this day for your chance to win!

12/31 Help us end 2023 with a bang by doubling your impact thanks to New Seasons Market matching gifts until $2,200!

Thanks to all who joined us for our Drag Queen Bingo on November 12, hosted by the illustrious Poison Waters, and to the Moon Music Concert with the Bitchin' Barnacles!

Please go to BlanchetHouse.org for the exact date that incentives are offered to donors.

Partner(s)

Help us kick-off our Give!Guide with a bang thanks to Trailhead Credit Union's $500 donation match on November 1st!

We are excited to celebrate our shared history with Birch Community Services as they share food essentials, financial literacy, and community for families needing support. Check out our socials on November 6th.

Arium Botanicals is generously donating a $100 gift card, available as a prize at our Drag Queen Bingo event on November 12th.

Portland Center Stage at the Armory is offering two ticket vouchers (estimated value $196) for upcoming shows. Join us at the Drag Queen Bingo for your chance to win!

Many thanks to our friends at the 1071st Timbers Army for donating Timbers tickets and other great PTFC merch, available as a prize at our Drag Queen Bingo, November 12th. 

We are so excited to be celebrating our friends at Portland Urban Beekeepers for their continued support of our Blanchet Farm Beekeeping Program, tune into our socials on November 13th.