Working to provide nutritious food to those in need in a compassionate and dignified manner.
How do I get food?
(and other FAQs)
Backpacks, Holidays
& other programs
What happened to
the Dental Van?
Holy Trinity's Food Closet began in 1988 and was named after the small, closet-like space in the church basement where the service was housed. Though the Food Closet served just a small number of people each week in its early years, word quickly spread and caused significant annual growth in demand.
In an effort to support this growth, a 2,600-square-foot dedicated modular space was built in 2005, from which we now serve over 23,000 people per year. Our market-style facility allows the client to select which foods best fit their needs. We are open three days a week with clients welcome to visit every two weeks.
Of course, none of this would be possible without strong support from over 60 volunteers who dedicate over 700 hours to this program each month. Whether picking up food, stocking shelves or serving the clients, these faithful volunteers make it happen!
Food Closet: Hours of Operation
10:00-12:30pm
Michelle Dieter
Food Closet Coordinator
michelleh-t.org
Holy Trinity Food Closet is an equal opportunity provider and proud Partner Agency of the Oregon Food Bank.
How do I make an appointment to get food?
While no one is ever turned away, return clients are asked to contact Care To Share to schedule an appointment during our normal hours of operation. Care to Share will gather all of the required information and contact Holy Trinity on behalf of the client. No additional information will be required at time of sign-in at Holy Trinity. Care To Share is now located next door at the Beaverton Resource Center and can be reached at 503.591.9025 on Monday through Friday from 9:00-2:00pm.
I'm taking Trimet - what's my bus stop?
The closest bus stops to Holy Trinity are:
SW Park Way & Walker, Stop #4384 – 0.2 miles
SW Murray & Walker, Stop # 4091 – 0.4 miles
Jenkins & Ecole, Stop #3062 – 0.4 miles
You can plan your trip online using the Trimet Trip Planner.
When is the Food Closet open?
Our normal hours of operation are Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 10:00-12:30pm. We do honor religious and national holidays.
Can I donate food?
Yes! We rely on the generosity of community members and are grateful for your donations of shelf stable food and fresh produce. Donations can be made during our regular hours of operation. Please contact Michelle before bringing in any refrigerated or frozen items.
Important note: We will not accept shelf stable food items that are past their expiration date.
How can I support you financially?
We are grateful for the financial support and generosity of so many in our community — thank you! Go to our online donation page and select "Food Closet Ministry" from the dropdown menu at the top of the donation form.
What is the Fred Meyer Community Rewards program?
Fred Meyer donates $2.5 million per year to non-profits in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington. You can sign up for the Community Rewards program by linking your Fred Meyer Rewards Card to Holy Trinity Food Closet. You can search for us by our name or by our non-profit number: SE543. Then, every time you shop and use your Rewards Card, you help generate a donation to the Food Closet! If you do not have a Rewards Card, they are available at the Customer Service desk of any Fred Meyer store. Visit their website for more information!
"For I was hungry and you gave me food. . ."
Food Closet Ministry Programs & Partnerships
The Food Closet Ministry encompasses more than just the Food Closet itself. Check out our core programs and partnerships!
Homeless Teen Duffel Bags
Faith Café
Christmas Giving Tree
We've done a number of events over the years to support our community, including:
Dental Van (Oct. 2017–Dec. 2021)
USDA Food Boxes (May 2020–May 2021)
Thanksgiving Food Drive Drive-Thru (November 2020)
Feed the Children (November 2018)
What happened to the Dental Van?
In partnership with Medical Teams International, we hosted an emergency mobile dental van on the first Friday of the month from October 2017 through December 2021. In that time, we helped serve over 426 patients in need of emergency dental care. The van is staffed by volunteer dentists and assistants and is able to offer extractions and fillings to those who do not have private dental insurance and otherwise qualify.
Beginning in January 2022, the Dental Van will be parked next door by the Beaverton Resource Center (BRC). This move, which has been planned since the BRC opened, will make it easy to connect patients with the other services provided by the BRC. We are excited for the BRC to have everything in place for this move to finally happen! We will continue to provide updates and information on how folks can get an appointment with the Dental Van and how to access other services at the BRC here on our website.