William Temple House
Counseling. Food. Connection.
William Temple House offers food, counseling, clothing, and household items to our Portland-area neighbors. We envision a future where everyone in our community is fully nourished—emotionally, physically, and spiritually.
Opportunities for Giving
Patrick Bonesteel
Christ Church has long-supported the William Temple House in various ways, including giving a portion of the food collected for our Food Pantry. Still, their clients have many other needs that continue to grow in these challenging times. Beginning this weekend, we will provide a collection barrel in the narthex to solicit donations of non-food items.
A list of needed items is provided below. The most needed items are bold.
- Toilet paper**
- Dish Soap
- Laundry Soap
- Paper towels
- Baby wipes**
- Hygiene products, full- or travel-size—soap, shampoo, toothpaste, deodorant, lotion, menstrual products, etc.**
- All-purpose household cleaning products
- Medical supplies and first aid kits**
- Face masks (store-bought or handmade)
- New clothing for adults—socks, underwear, bras, T‑shirts Sleeping bags, tents, blankets, tarps*
- Can openers
- Egg cartons
- Paper grocery bags
- Cardboard boxes (approx. 12″ x 18″)
* in new or gently-used condition
**packaged, unopened, and sealed
Larger items are gratefully accepted at:
- Christ Church Episcopal Parish 1060 Chandler Rd., Lake Oswego, OR
- WTH Thrift Store donation barrel 2230 NW Glisan St., Portland during store hours
- WTH Hoyt office (2023 NW Hoyt., Portland during food pantry hours or by appointment
Please contact Darlene Russ-Eft with questions or to arrange a drop-off time. Thank you!
Who We Serve Matters
Jacqy, recently completed her practicum as a counseling intern at William Temple House.
Who Receives the Food CCEP Donates?
A note from Carrie Kaufman, the CEO of WTH
The William Temple House food pantry distributes healthy groceries and essential items to 300+ people each week. Our (WTH) pantry is an essential resource for families experiencing food insecurity, and our client choice model promotes dignity by offering ingredients for diverse dietary needs. We provide food to 3,000 households annually, many of whom visit our pantry regularly year-round to stay stable and healthy. We are a Model Healthy Pantry and an LGBTQ Affirming Agency in the Oregon Food Bank network. In addition, our pantry reduces food waste by rescuing products from community partners to share with our neighbors in need.
