Holiday Food Drive

Since 1948, the Milwaukie Lions Club has spearheaded a Holiday Food Drive that benefits families in North Clackamas County. Starting with only a handful of families, this project has grown over the years to serve more than 400 families each year. The Saturday before Christmas, we deliver food to all the families, with amounts based on family size, and include toys for children under 12 years old.

How It Works

We partner with Compassion in Action Clackamas County, who process the applications for families needing food assistance and provide a list of names to the various groups delivering food each holiday season.

In the days leading up to Christmas, volunteers sort canned goods and non-perishable food items collected from the schools of the North Clackamas School District. We then pack hundreds of boxes and on the final delivery day, volunteers carry deliveries and work in the warehouse loading vehicles for the route throughout North Clackamas County.

Our Partners

This event would not be possible without the generous support of many community partners, including the Milwaukie Elks Lodge, the KGW toy drive, North Clackamas School District students and staff, Life Christian Center, Dave’s Killer Bread, Bob’s Red Mill, Norlift (forklift), Lowe’s (shopping carts), U-Haul, Compassion in Action – Clackamas County, and Botsford & Goodfellow. Most of these organizations provide help or services free of charge.

Volunteer or Donate

We always need volunteers for sorting, packing, and delivery days. We also need a warehouse each year to stage the operation. If you or your organization can help, please contact us.