The Archdiocese of Portland needs our help in passing out food at distribution areas in Portland, Hillsboro, & Salem.  Those Councils in Southern Oregon and along the coast will need to help with pick ups at one of the three distribution areas and take the boxes to your local St. Vincent DePaul, Food Bank, or your parish.  Please ask the Grand Knights to work with their local Parishes, or St. Vincent DePaul, or Food Bank on the need in Man power.  Please read below.  Thanks 


The USDA Program is an RFP that was secured by Pacific Coast Fruit Company and the USDA as a response to the coronavirus epidemic.  The total RFP is for 147,293 boxes to be delivered weekly to multiple constituents including the Catholic Church, Portland Public Schools, Oregon Food Bank, and other smaller constituents.  The grant specified 90,438 boxes for our various Catholic entities weekly.  The first week is a ramp up and PCF plans to distribute between 60-70K.  Given the numbers, it is best for the Archdiocese to secure the larger venues of the Washington County Fairgrounds in Hillsboro, the Oregon State Fairgrounds in Salem, and any other larger venues to move this food in a timely manner.  
Vivat Jesus,
 
Ron Boyce
Knights of ColumbusOregon State Deputy
PO Box 23093Tigard, OR 97281Cell #503-730-1986