Free Christmas Dinner in Portland

Photo by Craig Adderley

In the true spirit of the season, when community and generosity are the centerpiece, organizations throughout Portland are serving free Christmas dinner.

If you’re looking for a free hot meal, visit one of these local organizations to enjoy a meal onsite or take it to go. These meals are available to everyone. Note some events are on Christmas Eve.

If you want to give back this Christmas, consider making a donation or volunteering your time at one of these events. Organizations list opportunities on their websites linked below. 

Free Christmas Dinner in Portland

Congregation Beth Israel

Monday, December 25, from 12-2 p.m.

CBI is hosting a holiday dinner in partnership with Lift UP. Meals are packed and available for people to take with them. There is no sit down meal service onsite. 

Congregation Beth Israel is at 1972 NW Flanders St. in Portland.

Potluck in the Park

Sunday, December 24, from noon to 3 p.m.

Potluck in the Park is hosting a Christmas Eve dinner that includes a traditional turkey dinner with all the trimmings accompanied by live music from some of Portland’s finest jazz musicians. Also, Santa Claus is back this year for photos with guests.

In addition to the meal, the event space is a true Christmas wonderland with a tree, pipe and drape surrounding the room and wreaths, fresh garland and poinsettias.

The meal is served at Portland Art Museum, 1219 SW Park Ave. in Portland.

Portland Rescue Mission 

December 24 and December 25

Portland Rescue Mission is serving a special Christmas Eve meal on Sunday December 24, from 5:45-7 p.m.

On Christmas Day, regular meal service is held:

• Breakfast from 7-8  p.m.
• Dinner from 6-7 p.m.

Portland Rescue Mission is at 111 W Burnside St. in Portland. 

Union Gospel Mission

December 25 at 10 a.m.

Union Gospel Mission is serving a meal at 10 a.m. on Christmas Day at 3 NW 3rd Ave. in Portland.

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