Potluck in the Park welcomes food donations prepared by volunteers, but to protect our guests and meet Oregon food-safety standards, home-prepared foods can only be accepted from volunteers who hold a valid Food Handler Card.
Getting certified is quick, easy, and affordable — and helps ensure every meal we serve is safe and sanitary.
Every home-prepared meal begins with safe practices and a shared commitment to protecting our guests.
A Food Handler Card can be obtained online or in person.
It is valid for three years anywhere in Oregon.
Only one certified supervisor is required if a group prepares food together at the same location.
Learn more or apply online:
Multnomah County Food Handler Card
To meet health regulations, all volunteers who prepare food at home must:
Hold a current Food Handler Card
Provide proof of certification to Potluck before your food is accepted
Review and sign our Volunteer Food Handler Checklist & Statement (one-time submission)
Check in and complete the Home-Prepared Foods Log each time you bring food
These steps ensure that every volunteer understands safe food-handling practices and that Potluck maintains the required records.
By following these steps, you help us continue our long tradition of serving safe, nourishing meals to Portland’s most vulnerable neighbors — with care, dignity, and community at heart.