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Leaven Community Meal

  • Leaven Community Basement Hall 5431 NE 20th Ave Portland, OR 97211 (map)

LEAVEN Community Meals
begin today!

This fall, Leaven is hosting a series of community meals — a chance for neighbors to gather around the table, share good food, and build meaningful connections. These meals are open to all, donation-only, and rooted in the belief that everyone belongs.


We need volunteers to help make these meals possible! Whether you love greeting folks at the door, chopping veggies in the kitchen, or serving food with a smile, there’s a place for you.

Leaven is seeking volunteers to fill these roles beginning October 29:

  • Meal CoordinatorPlan, purchase, and support a team of volunteers to prepare a meal for 30–40 community members. You’ll be reimbursed for food costs up to $150. Time commitment: 3:00–6:00 pm on your chosen Wednesday.

  • Food Prep & Setup VolunteerAssist the Meal Coordinator with chopping, cooking, and setting up tables before the meal. Time commitment: 3:00–5:30 pm.

  • GreeterWelcome guests as they arrive, help them feel at home, invite folks to sign in and donate for their meals, and share basic info about the meal and Leaven Community. Time commitment: 5:00-7:30 pm.

  • Food Serving & Cleanup VolunteerServe dinner to neighbors and wash dishes, wipe tables, and put the kitchen back in order. Time commitment: 5:00–7:30 pm.

Sign up today and join in building community, one Community Meal at a time!

sign up to volunteer!
Earlier Event: October 26
Salt & Light Lutheran Gathering
Later Event: October 29
Leaven Community Resilience Workshop