Now 10:15am-10:30am arrival time Sandwich making

There is a new start time. It's at 10:15-10:30am. If you get down there and can't get into the building, please call Duane at this # 503-781-0082.

Masks required no longer required.

Please do not attend if you are feeling sick.

https://secure.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/2/3/1/6/600_462788982.jpeg *F/F = Friends and Family welcome ages 7

This is Duane. He was the one who started this sandwich making project. He's been doing it every Wednesday for the past 10+ years. Let's join him. : )

NEW TIME The sandwich making project is a ministry through a church downtown called First Christian Church 1314 SW Park Ave, Portland, OR 97201. We meet every Wednesday from 10:15am-10:30am arrival time. It will probably go for 2 hours (or sometimes they get done sooner). However, you can opt to only make sandwiches if you're not able to do the 2nd part which is delivering the sandwiches out on the street.

Sometimes you can get parking in the garage located directly below the church if there is space. BUT BE SURE TO GET PARKING VALIDATION IN THE OFFICE RIGHT AFTER YOUR ARRIVAL because they might be gone by the time you get done with the activity. It’s best to take public transportation because a lot of times there isn’t any spots left.

What we do: We arrive and wash up our hands and get to work making sandwiches and then we go out in 3 different groups on different routes downtown and offer the sandwiches, etc... to people (not just the homeless.). It’s very simple.

We also hand out other items when we have them. Donations of these items gladly accepted. (Miniature toiletries items such as: soap, tooth brushes, tooth paste, shampoo, etc... Also: Socks, hats, gloves, scarfs, fleece material to make scarves.

This project is a low key project without a lot of frills but it’s been one of the most meaningful things I’ve done with my time in the past few years. I even know people who have come down there for therapeutic reasons when they’re just having a rough time in life. It can really lift your mood.

Commonly asked questions:

Do I have to make the sandwiches AND deliver them? Or can I do one or the other? You can do either or both. : )

What if I have to arrive late? What if I have to leave early? No problem.

How old do you have to be in order to attend? There really isn’t an age limit but children need to be closely supervised (especially on the street). I’d say to be on the safe side… Ages 7 would be best.

What if I’m sick and could be contagious? Come another week. We’ll look forward to seeing you when you feel better. : )

How does a project like this get paid for? Do I have to pay money to do this project? Donations come from church members and friends of the sandwich making project. Donations always accepted. : )

What if I don’t belong to that church? What if I don’t even believe in God? No problem. I don’t belong to that church. I go to a different church. This church is a welcoming and affirming church. They are so happy to see everyone and anyone.

Will religion be pushed on me when I attend? Nope. Of course they’d love for you to attend their church, but no pressure (some individuals will vary haha).

What kind of training do I need to do before I attend? None. : ) They even let me help. Haha You just need to wash your hands and be friendly out on the street.

**Where to find us: Let's meet at the church office entrance -- 1314 SW Park Ave. -- not the big stairs or the entrance on SW Columbia or Broadway or Jefferson. Jefferson is where the parking garage is.

*Push the buzzer to be let in.

Please try to be on time because we might have to come downstairs to let you in the building. It's a long way downstairs or we have to deal with the slow elevator.

There is a call button outside that you can push and the church secretary will talk to you and push the button to open the door.

First Christian Church (another name on the building I have seen is "Disciples of Christ". So if you see either sign, you are at the right place.)

There are 2 churches that meet in this building.

Picture required on your membership profile so we can find you when you come to volunteer.

Hope to see you there : )