The Portland Free Store Project

Multnomah, Clackamas, Washington Counties: Portland Metro Area
Request: $6,600

We are a nonprofit free thrift store in Portland, Oregon. We started in 2024, and in 2026 secured a permanent location. We need funding for rent for six months with the cost of all our bills being around $1100 a month. We are 100% volunteer-run at this point and don’t have much overhead. There is a big need in the community for free resources. Our store is open for anyone that seeks resources after disasters. We continually have people coming in that are leaving domestic violence situations, houselessness, that need food, basic resources, etc.

We have children’s clothing, men’s, and women’s clothing, basic necessities, hygiene products, kitchen supplies, resources and supplies for people transitioning into their apartments, and low-income support for the community. We work as a small cooling station for the community on hot summer days, offering water and snacks as well. The disaster relief that we work on the most is supporting the houseless community getting back on their feet, single parents struggling, and families in need.