2025 Annual Report
Join the Table. Be the Solution.
When federal systems experience disruption, local innovation and community partnership create the pathways forward. Every person who joins our table becomes part of Portland's solution.
From Our Founder & Executive Director
Dear Friends of Feed the Mass,
This year, more than ever, we've witnessed the transformative power of what happens when we all join the table. Every person who volunteered, every donor who contributed, every partner who collaborated—you became the solution our community needed.
When we invite people to join the table, we're not just offering a meal—we're extending an invitation to be part of something bigger. And when our community steps up to be the solution, magic happens. Together, we've served hundreds of thousands of meals, but more importantly, we've created countless moments of dignity, connection, and hope.
With gratitude for joining our table,
Jacobsen Valentine
Founder & Executive Director
Our Impact in Numbers
137,137
Meals for Unhoused Neighbors
16,659
Meals for Students
5,596
Student Snacks Provided
5,000
Weekly Meals Served
100%
Volunteers Engaged
100%
Families Reached Through
Free Food Market
Our Impact in Numbers
137,137
Pounds of Fresh Ingredients
Processed for scratch-made meals
16,659
Miles Traveled
By our delivery teams
5,596
Hours of Training
Workforce development provided
5,000
Housing Transitions
People supported through programs
100%
Local Partners
Food suppliers & community organizations
100%
Waste Reduction
Through efficient operations
Emergency Response: When Community Becomes the Solution
When over 757,000 Oregonians—including 210,000 children and 130,000 seniors—suddenly lost access to federal food assistance, Feed the Mass responded immediately with community-driven solutions.
Emergency SNAP Relief Program
Our $100 grocery gift card program provides families with emergency food access during the federal benefit interruption. Starting with our commitment to support 50 families, we're working toward helping 500 families through this crisis.
Impact Goals:
- 500 families supported with emergency grocery access
- Partnership with local chefs for expanded meal production
- Demonstration of community-led crisis response
Partner Spotlights:
Strengthening Community Together
Artist Mentorship Program (AMP)
Our partnership with the Artist Mentorship Program demonstrates how nourishment fuels creativity and community. Through regular meal provision, we support emerging artists and mentors as they build skills, create connections, and strengthen Portland's creative community—showing how joining the table creates space for innovation.
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- John Doe, Portland
Urban Alchemy Partnership
Our collaboration with Urban Alchemy represents a significant portion of our daily meal service, providing consistent nutrition to individuals in transitional housing and support programs. This partnership demonstrates how community solutions create pathways from crisis to stability.
Daily Impact:
[NUMBER] meals delivered daily to Urban Alchemy sites across Portland, supporting individuals in their journey toward housing stability.
Community Voice:
How You're Joining the Table
This year, we listened to our community through a comprehensive needs assessment. Here's how Portland residents are already joining the table and becoming the solution:
Joining Through Service
- Serving meals to community members in need - Most valued way to join the table
- Volunteer opportunities that bring people together - Building connections
- Community cooking and nutrition classes - Sharing knowledge
Being the Solution Through Education
- Nutrition education and healthy meal planning
- Basic cooking skills for beginners
- Free or sliding-scale pricing options
- Flexible scheduling (evenings/weekends)
Solutions for Tomorrow
- School partnerships - Expand youth programs
- Community gardens - Resource support
- Food policy advocacy - Systemic change
- Community events - More tables for connection
What Our Community Says
My child loves your meals provided at Holla!! Thank you for all your amazing work
- Savannah Johnson
Feed the Mass is an amazing organization! Thank you for all that you do!
- Michelle Beck
I love what you are doing and are so inspired by your work. You're at the top of my list to volunteer and always tell people about your organization.
- Adrienne W
New Meet Our Leadership Team
THe People Behind the Cause
Jacobsen Valentine
Founder & Executive Director
Lidia Berhane
Operations Director
Tereka Robinson
Development Director
Program Highlights:
Beyond the Meal
FEDRx Program
Our innovative food-as-medicine initiative continues to grow, providing medically tailored meals and nutrition education.
Community Table
Our innovative food-as-medicine initiative continues to grow, providing medically tailored meals and nutrition education.
Free Food Market
Our innovative food-as-medicine initiative continues to grow, providing medically tailored meals and nutrition education.
Vision 2026:
A Second Kitchen for Growing Community Needs
As we look toward the future, Feed the Mass is positioned for significant growth and deeper community impact. Our community has spoken, and we're listening. The demand for our services continues to grow, and we're ready to meet it with expanded capacity.
Second Kitchen Space
- Opening a second production facility
- Strategic location to serve underserved areas
- Dedicated space for education programs
- Expanded cold storage and prep capacity
Enhanced Education
Programs
- Evening and weekend cooking classes
- Multilingual nutrition education
- Plant-based and dietary restriction classes
- Partnership with nutrition students for internships
Strategic Partnerships
- Expanded school district collaborations
- Community garden resource support
- Food policy advocacy initiatives
- Rural-urban exchange programs
New Initiative:
Sunday Suppers at the Oasis
In partnership with the City of Portland, Feed the Mass is launching Sunday Suppers at the new Oasis location in Old Town.
This exciting program will feature:
- Chef Collaborations: Working with local restaurants and chefs
- Community Dining: Serving 50-100 people each Sunday
- Volunteer Opportunities: New ways to get involved
- Documentary Content: Highlighting food stories and community
Financial Transparency
Access Our Financial Records
Feed the Mass is committed to complete transparency. Access our 990 forms and financial reports:
Tax ID: #81-1208403
Join the Table. Be the Solution.
Your support makes every meal, every connection, and every community solution possible.
Every $8 provides one nutritious, culturally appropriate meal.
Every $32 monthly provides a nutritious meal for an entire family and builds sustainability for our mission.
Every $100 provides emergency grocery access for a family.
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