Free Kids Workshops At Lowe's, Earn Badges & A Tool Bag!

Both Lowe's and Home Depot do free fun workshops for kids about once per month.

The dates vary by store.  They both have little badges the kids can earn and now Lowe's has

a tool bag as well!  They make some fun little projects.

 

Summer Food Free Lunches & Applying for School Free Lunch Assistance at Home

 We all know this has been the most unusual summer!  And with so much unemployment or underemployment, finding money for food can be tough.  In Oregon, anyone under the age of 18 qualifies for free lunch 5 days a week, with no registration or proof of income.  Visit www.SummerFoodOregon.org for details on how to find locations for pick up.  

This year school districts will still be providing FREE lunches for kids, even though they may not be meeting in person for class.  Many districts have increased the income limits for students who can receive FREE lunch.  Please check your school district page for more information on that.  Many districts are still employing their bus drivers by having them drive their routes and passing out lunches a couple of days per week.  (Enough food for 5 days.)  

Where Families Can Find Free Breakfast & Lunch While Schools Are Shut Down In The Portland Area

KGW has listed Portland area schools and locations where you can find meals for kids 1-18 during the school shutdown.  https://www.kgw.com/article/news/health/coronavirus/food-meals-schools-portland-closed-coronavirus/283-f54b65f9-eeb8-4854-b7a9-f0fc9d61aab2

Portland School District has a list of their lunch locations here.

The Oregon Food Bank has a food finder site where you can search for local food banks and places serving meals.  Please call ahead to see if they are open on their listed dates and times.

Call 211 at any time if you need food help or any other type of social services help.


Please share and add any information you might have in the comments down below.  I will update as I get any new information.