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PORTLAND, OR – Feed the Mass will host an open house for the grand opening of the Nourish Building on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM, at 34 NW 1st Avenue, Portland, OR 97209. The event invites community members, nonprofit partners, small businesses, and local media to experience a new community-centered space designed to bring people together in Old Town Chinatown — a neighborhood with deep history, resilience, and untapped potential. The Nourish Building is a place built for connection: a welcoming hub where neighbors can meet, collaborate, and build relationships that strengthen the fabric of the community. The open house will include tours, opportunities to meet the team, and space to learn how residents, organizations, and supporters can plug into what’s being built in the heart of Old Town. “Old Town deserves investment that’s rooted in community — space where people can gather with dignity, share ideas, and build something lasting together,” said Jacobsen Valentine, Executive Director of Feed the Mass. “This open house is more than a ribbon-cutting. It’s an invitation to collaborate — to show up for our neighborhood, build trust, and create a future where everyone has access to resources, community, and opportunity.” Event Details What: Grand Opening of the Nourish Building When: Wednesday, February 25, 2026 | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Where: 34 NW 1st Avenue, Portland, OR 97209 Who: Open to the public, community partners, and local media Why: To celebrate a new space committed to bringing the community together in Old Town Why This Matters for Old Town Old Town is one of Portland’s most historic neighborhoods — and also one of its most underserved. Feed the Mass is opening the Nourish Building to help shift the story from isolation to connection, from scarcity to collaboration. By creating a shared space where relationships can grow, the Nourish Building aims to support community-driven solutions that reflect the needs and strengths of the people who live and work nearby. ### About Feed the Mass: Feed the Mass is a community-based organization committed to reducing hunger and strengthening communities through culturally responsive meals, partnerships, and programming that connect people to resources, skills, and support.

PORTLAND, OR – Feed the Mass is proud to announce the official launch of FED Rx , a groundbreaking initiative designed to address Health-Related Social Needs (HRSN) by providing culturally specific meals, housing support, and wellness services to those facing food insecurity and housing instability in Portland, with a special focus on nourishing 10,000 mothers over the next five years. In partnership with the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) and Coordinated Care Organizations across the region, FEDRx delivers culturally-specific, medically tailored meals to eligible participants, particularly mothers during pregnancy, postpartum recovery, and chronic illness, while connecting them with critical housing support and wellness resources. "As we expand our mission, FED Rx represents a pivotal step in our commitment to holistic community support,” said Jacob Valentine, Founder of Feed the Mass. “We’re not just serving meals—we’re addressing the systemic challenges that impact food security, housing stability, and overall health.” To qualify for FEDRx housing and food services, individuals must be enrolled in the Oregon Health Plan (OHP) and meet at least one vulnerability criterion: risk of homelessness or housing instability; managing a complex health condition; pregnancy or caring for a child under 6; transitioning from incarceration, foster care, or a care facility; or having a household income at or below 30% of the area median income. With the ambitious vision of supporting 10,000 mothers in the next five years, Feed the Mass will share the program at community events throughout May, including The Community Table Showcase on May 9 at The Redd on Salmon. For more information about FED Rx, eligibility criteria, and services, text: FEDRX to 26989 or visit: www.feedthemass.org/fedrx ### About Feed the Mass: Founded in 2016, Feed the Mass is a Portland-based nonprofit dedicated to empowering, educating, and serving the community through food. With a focus on fighting food insecurity and promoting nutritional education, Feed the Mass has provided over 500,000 meals to those in need. Through initiatives like FED Rx and events like the Community Table Showcase, Feed the Mass continues to uplift and unite the Portland community through the power of food. For media inquiries, please contact info@feedthemass.com or call 971-350-8291.