Our 30th Annual
CHRISTMAS DINNER
Dinner will be served on Christmas Day
Wednesday, December 25th, Noon to 3:00PM
at the Portland Art Museum
Volunteer Registration is now open
Click HERE to Hands On signup page:
You are invited to join us as Potluck in the Park celebrates its 30th year of a Portland holiday tradition. In partnership with the Portland Art Museum for the 10th year we will be serving our free Christmas Dinner in the Art Museum’s Fred and Suzanne Fields Ballroom. We are expecting more than 1000 guests to join us. Serving hours will be noon to 3:00pm on Christmas Day, Wednesday, the 25th.
As always, we will serve a traditional turkey dinner with all the trimmings accompanied by live music from some of Portland’s finest jazz musicians. Santa Claus will be there for photos with guests after just a couple of hours of sleep.
We will spend the day before turning what is already a beautiful ballroom into a Christmas wonderland with a tree, pipe and drape surrounding the room and wreaths, fresh garland and poinsettias from our wholesale florist and nursery friends.
Everyone is welcome to come for dinner. However, to volunteer you must be signed up in advance. Click on the button below.
HOLIDY BAKED GOODS NEEDED
Potluck in the Park welcomes donations of homemade or commercial non-perishable pies and cakes for our Christmas Dinner as well as cookies and pastries for our Sidewalk Coffee & Pastry Cafe out front. Click button below for more information
Fighting Hunger in Portland.
Rain or shine, 52 weeks a year, hundreds of needy people have a hot meal and a community gathering place because generous supporters like you. Understanding food is a human right and hunger is a human wrong. Every Sunday for twenty-five years Potluck in the Park volunteers have prepared and served healthy wholesome meals with dignity and kindness. The secret to Potluck in the Park’s staying power is the story of its people. Our tenacious teams of career-volunteers have inspired thousands of other volunteers to donate their time, talent and money to fight hunger in Portland. Their dedication and passion has made Potluck in the Park a touchstone for a community in crisis.
WE’VE MOVED!
Potluck has Relocated to the North Park Blocks
We will be in the next block north of the Park Blocks adjacent to the sculpture in front of the Pacific Northwest College of Art (PNCA). This is between 8th Ave and Park Ave on NW Glisan, one block west of Broadway and one block south of the Main Post Office. This will be our new home until further notice.
Our Smiling Cat : 1930’s Hobo Signs
During the Great Depression of the 1930’s “hobo signs” were scratched on pavement or fence posts in front of houses across the country. The symbol of the smiling cat meant, “Kindhearted Woman” – someone who could be counted upon for 
a friendly word and perhaps a warm meal. In hobo language it was a high complement; today it still is. Potluck in the Park has adopted the smiling cat to symbolize what we stand for: A safe haven, rain or shine. We have been serving warm meals to those in need since 1991.
Our VOLUNTEERS speak out.
Please take a few moments to watch this short video and learn more about Potluck in the Park.
2023 Christmas Dinner…another huge success!
We served 1015 guests Christmas Eve.
