What is a Blessing Box?
A “Blessing Box" is filled with food and other small items available to any and all who are in need. The concept is simple. The box is a miniature food pantry. You can take items from the box if you are in need, or you can donate food or small personal items.
We realize that there are occasions when people need food and/or personal items right away and just can’t wait to travel to local food pantries. FBC’s Blessing Box is a small way to minister to our community and it's open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The Mission Committee at First Baptist Portland will maintain the box and replace food and personal items. We will never know how many people our blessing box will help, but we are trusting that God will send people who are truly in need.
How Can You Help?
Blessing Box Guidelines [Remember individual packaged items please.]
Please Donate Any of The Following Items:
Toiletries – soap, tooth paste tooth brushes, deodorant, lotion, hair brushes, toilet paper, paper towels, tissue, band aids, etc.
Non-Perishable Foods – canned, bagged or boxed [vegetable, fruit, soup, cereal, etc.]
Drinks - water, fruit juice, etc. [no energy drinks]
Individual Packaged Food Items – applesauce, fruit snacks, chips, pretzels, crackers, etc.
Baby Supplies – food diapers, wipes, formula, etc.
Small Clothing Items – hats, socks, etc. [Please No Used Clothing]
Cleaning Supplies – dishwashing liquid, hand soap, hand sanitizer, detergent, trash bags, etc.
Unacceptable Items:
NO Sharp items [Razors, Scissors, etc.]
NO Alcohol, Tobacco Products, Chemicals or Medications
NO Used Clothing