Program Spotlight Series
Meet the people. Hear the stories. See the impact.
A monthly lunchtime gathering to connect donors, partners, and community members with the programs that make MFS thrive.
Join us for a 30-minute conversation where MFS staff share updates, stories, and the impact your support makes possible.
Come learn, ask questions, and enjoy dessert with us!
April Program Spotlight: Hunger Relief
📅 Thursday, April 23, 2026
12:30–1:00 PM
📍 MFS Civic Office — 1700 NW Civic Dr. #200
Gresham, OR 97030-3773
Join us for the next Program Spotlight, featuring MFS Hunger Relief—one of our key community health and wellness programs.
This time, we're featuring Hunger Relief—a program bringing fresh food and hands-on cooking education directly into schools across the Portland metro area. Hosted by Program Manager Anna Walter, this lunchtime session offers an inside look at how five school-based food pantries, after-school cooking classes at six schools, and weekend backpack programs are reaching 500–600 families every week—and on track to distribute 700,000 pounds of food this year.
Come hear the story behind the work.
2025-26 Program Spotlight Series
CASH Oregon — July 15, 2025
Hosted by Riley Eldredge
at MFS Lloyd Office
Electric Ways to Work and Portland Clean Energy Fund — August 15, 2025
Hosted by Sandra Jones
at MFS Civic Office
No Program — September 2025
Ready, Set, Go! — October 22, 2025
Hosted by Maria Quijano
at MFS Civic Office
Community Schools — November 20, 2025
Hosted by Meghan Zook
at MFS Civic Office
Experience Corps — January 16, 2026
Hosted by Laura Heller
at NE 24th Office
Career Exploration & Youth Internship — February 9, 2026
Hosted by Nicole Johnson-Moses & Jeff Boone
at MFS Civic Office
No Program — March 2026
Hunger Relief — April 23, 2026
Hosted by Anna Walter
at MFS Civic Office
Community Engagement — May 15, 2026
Hosted by Ebony Foreman
Location TBD
Project Linkage — June 5, 2026
Hosted by Laura Heller
at NE 24th Office
What to Expect
Dessert & drinks provided
Open to donors, partners, volunteers, and anyone curious about MFS.
A quick, conversational look at your impact—and the people making it happen.
Locations
Civic Office
1700 NW Civic Dr. #200
Gresham, OR 97030-3773
NE 24th Office
2200 NE 24th Ave
Portland, OR 97212