Resource Insecurity
The University of Portland is committed to providing support to students experiencing resource insecurity. The goal for the Care Team is to provide immediate support and explore long term resources for students to stay healthy, well, and successful in school. We encourage students to get in contact with the Care Team to better explore these resources.
UP Resources
Stock UP:
- Campus food pantry available to students by appointment starting April 1, 2024. Stock UP is located in Lower Level Orrico Hall and managed by the Care Team. Please reach out to careteam@up.edu to schedule an appointment.
- Pilots Supporting Pilots:
- As a part of our Pilots Care program, Student Affairs has started a program called Pilots Supporting Pilots. The Care Team will work directly with students who have food insecurity needs. $50 will be loaded onto the students’ ID, which will give the student approximately six meals at the Pilot House or Commons.
- The Care Team will also brainstorm with the student a sustainable plan for obtaining food/resources.
- The funding for this program comes from the President’s Discretionary Fund and is matched by Bon Appétit.
- If you would like to be connected to this program please submit a Care Team Referral.
Portland Resources
- Hereford House Pantry:
- 7704 N. Hereford Avenue, Portland, Oregon 97203
- Fridays 12:00–2:00pm; Saturdays 12:00–2:00pm
- Serving people who have never accessed a food pantry.
- You are able to shop once per month for each person or family. You will receive 3-5 day’s worth of food.
- St. John’s Food Share:
- St. Vincent DePaul @ Holy Cross Parish:
- 5227 N. Bowdoin St., Portland, Oregon 97203
- Tuesdays and Fridays: 10:00-12:00pm; Thursdays: 5:30-7:00pm
- UP students accessing this service do not require any proof of income/residency/paperwork. Just show up and let them know you are a UP Student.
- For non-UP students: must meet income guidelines outlined by the USDA and must submit a simple form.
- Fully stocked pantry with canned goods, packaged goods, produce, dairy items, and meats when available.
- To receive food and services, please call 503.233.5589.
- SUN School Pantry at Cesar Chavez School:
- 5103 N. Willis Blvd, Portland, OR 97203
- 503.970.0235
- Wednesday’s: 1:30–3:30pm.
- Anyone can stop by and pick up a bag/box of pre-packaged food.
- Instagram search: @free99fridge
- Portland Free Food Fridges:
- Located across Portland, the @pdxfreefridge has fridges and pantries with groceries and ready-to-eat meals for anyone who needs them.
- Rose City Resource:
- Street Roots complied a database of reduced cost or free services in Multnomah, Washington, and Clackamas counties. Resources include food, housing and shelter, transit, and more.
Federal Resources
- Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) can be completed at studentaid.gov.
- The Oregon Student Aid Application (ORSAA)
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- SNAP: to see if you qualify please visit.
UP Financial Programs and Resources
- Office of Financial Aid: Students may request a special circumstance appeal if their family has experienced a loss of income.
- Presidential Hope Emergency Fund: UP offers emergency assistance to students who have experienced a financial emergency or unanticipated expenses that cause financial hardship.
- The goal is to cover expenses that affect a student's ability to stay in college and complete their education.
- Emergency funding is not intended to provide ongoing relief of recurring expenses or as a consistent supplement for educational purposes.
- Typical awards range from $100-$1,000. Students can complete the Presidential Hope Emergency Fund.
- Student Employment: opportunities are listed at up.edu/studentemployment
