During the month of September, NOW will be collecting needed food items for Portland Backpack.

Portland Backpack serves children who are at risk of hunger by providing food sacks for weekend days when food scarcity is higher. They believe that engaging community in their efforts creates a greater impact that reaches beyond reducing hunger.

If you can, purchase an item or two on the list below of requested food items, and drop them off when you come to either studio!

PROTEIN:

Healthy soups: low salt, high-protein, non-condensed

Beef stew

Chicken noodle

Amy’s brand soups

Progresso brand soups

Ravioli with meat

Chili with or without meat

Macaroni & cheese boxes

Canned chicken

FRUITS:

Pears

Peaches

Mandarin oranges

Pineapple

Mixed fruit

Fruit squeeze packs

SNACKS:

Natural Valley Oats and Honey bars

Nature Valley Fruit and Nut bars or Sweet and Salty bars

Any brand of granola/fruit bar

Small box of raisins

Breakfast bars

Small back of nuts or trail mix

OATMEAL:

Packets or cups