# Approved Go Fund Me for food pantry **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [November 19, 2024, 5:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/approved-go-fund-me-for-food-pantry/1010441 "2024-11-19T05:04:28Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 18\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Czarcasm](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/czarcasm/32/4050_2.png) [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Post date:** [November 19, 2024, 5:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/approved-go-fund-me-for-food-pantry/1010441/1 "2024-11-19T05:04:28Z")
With the permission of the Moderators I would like to bring attention to this GoFundMe for the Hereford House Food Pantry, located in Portland, Oregon. Due to recent break-ins (the windows are now barred) and a need to update and replace refrigerators, freezers, coolers and other items this non-profit, all-inclusive food pantry that has been serving this area for decades could use your help. The GoFundMe page includes a link to the food pantry itself, of course. Thank you. > **[Donate to Portland, Oregon's Hereford House Food Pantry, organized by Michael...](https://www.gofundme.com/f/portland-oregons-hereford-house-food-pantry?attribution_id=sl:c4d1583f-ad74-4b64-bfd4-7d5d6649e755&utm_campaign=man_sharesheet_dash&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=facebook)** > > My name is Michael Pinnick and I am attempting to raise funds for the H… Michael Pinnick needs your support for Portland, Oregon's Hereford House Food Pantry With both Tanksgiving and Christmas coming up, your help will be greatly appreciated. Even if you can’t donate, please tell others, o.k.? ---
**Author:** ![Czarcasm](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/czarcasm/32/4050_2.png) [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Post date:** [November 19, 2024, 5:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/approved-go-fund-me-for-food-pantry/1010441/2 "2024-11-19T05:12:46Z")
By the way, you don’t have to say you contributed if you don’t want, but any suggestions will be taken gladly. ---
**Author:** ![Whack-a-Mole](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/whack-a-mole/32/141_2.png) [@Whack-a-Mole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Whack-a-Mole)\ **Post date:** [November 19, 2024, 5:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/approved-go-fund-me-for-food-pantry/1010441/3 "2024-11-19T05:23:35Z")
I donated. I clicked too fast to see a GoFundMe surcharge added though. Wasn’t keen about that near 20% extra bit but my fault (if I ever had a choice). But all for a good cause. I hope the pantry does well. [![](https://i.imgur.com/c2Gu3d4.png) ](https://i.imgur.com/c2Gu3d4.png) ---
**Author:** ![Baker](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/bb73d2/32.png) [@Baker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Baker)\ **Post date:** [November 19, 2024, 5:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/approved-go-fund-me-for-food-pantry/1010441/4 "2024-11-19T05:43:28Z")
I will ask my nephew for news about this. He lives in Portland. I will contribute. ---
**Author:** ![Czarcasm](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/czarcasm/32/4050_2.png) [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Post date:** [November 19, 2024, 6:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/approved-go-fund-me-for-food-pantry/1010441/5 "2024-11-19T06:34:15Z")
The is a link to the pantry’s Facebook page on the Go Fund Me site. ---
**Author:** ![Johnny\_Bravo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnny_bravo/32/493_2.png) [@Johnny\_Bravo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_Bravo)\ **Post date:** [November 19, 2024, 2:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/approved-go-fund-me-for-food-pantry/1010441/6 "2024-11-19T14:31:45Z")
We get periodic threads about “bang for the buck” donations. Food pantries are an excellent example of high-impact donations. ---
**Author:** ![SuntanLotion](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/suntanlotion/32/16165_2.png) [@SuntanLotion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SuntanLotion)\ **Post date:** [November 19, 2024, 2:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/approved-go-fund-me-for-food-pantry/1010441/7 "2024-11-19T14:33:32Z")
True! Sometimes I go to the free church meals, even though they are for the homeless ( which I used to be). Its a good cause. ---
**Author:** ![DavidNRockies](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/davidnrockies/32/6279_2.png) [@DavidNRockies](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DavidNRockies)\ **Post date:** [November 19, 2024, 2:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/approved-go-fund-me-for-food-pantry/1010441/8 "2024-11-19T14:36:13Z")
I’m in. I have a lot of challenges, but food, clothing, and shelter aren’t among them. I ache to think how many of my fellow Americans (humans, really) struggle for such basic needs. ---
**Author:** ![Czarcasm](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/czarcasm/32/4050_2.png) [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Post date:** [November 19, 2024, 6:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/approved-go-fund-me-for-food-pantry/1010441/9 "2024-11-19T18:49:53Z")
So far, so good! By the way, I want to personally thank all that have helped out, and if you are ever in Portland your “Thank You” will be personal _and_ in person. ---
**Author:** ![Reply](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/reply/32/15952_2.png) [@Reply](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Reply)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2024, 8:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/approved-go-fund-me-for-food-pantry/1010441/10 "2024-11-20T08:02:41Z")
Donated what I could. And hello from Bend! Sorry things are so rough in Portland these days. Hope the Pantry recovers soon, and hope the locals there can chip in too. ---
**Author:** ![Czarcasm](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/czarcasm/32/4050_2.png) [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2024, 9:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/approved-go-fund-me-for-food-pantry/1010441/11 "2024-11-20T09:00:14Z")
Thank you. ---
**Author:** ![VOW](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/vow/32/3043_2.png) [@VOW](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/VOW)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2024, 4:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/approved-go-fund-me-for-food-pantry/1010441/12 "2024-11-20T16:22:35Z")
Mr VOW’s family has had ties to the Portland area. When he was a kid, they went to bed hungry many times. A food bank would have made a tremendous difference to them. ~VOW ---
**Author:** ![Czarcasm](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/czarcasm/32/4050_2.png) [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2024, 5:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/approved-go-fund-me-for-food-pantry/1010441/13 "2024-11-20T17:01:29Z")
Thank you for your much needed help. We’ve raised almost $500 so far! ---
**Author:** ![Digital\_is\_the\_new\_Analog](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/a88e4f/32.png) [@Digital\_is\_the\_new\_Analog](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Digital_is_the_new_Analog)\ **Post date:** [November 21, 2024, 1:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/approved-go-fund-me-for-food-pantry/1010441/14 "2024-11-21T01:31:31Z")
\*over $500. 😃 Some of my first charitable efforts involved food banks. I’m a big fan of direct local help. ---
**Author:** ![Czarcasm](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/czarcasm/32/4050_2.png) [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Post date:** [November 21, 2024, 2:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/approved-go-fund-me-for-food-pantry/1010441/15 "2024-11-21T02:03:27Z")
Thank you!! ---
**Author:** ![Czarcasm](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/czarcasm/32/4050_2.png) [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Post date:** [November 27, 2024, 8:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/approved-go-fund-me-for-food-pantry/1010441/16 "2024-11-27T20:14:00Z")
One last bump for a very worthy cause! ---
**Author:** ![Baker](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/bb73d2/32.png) [@Baker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Baker)\ **Post date:** [November 27, 2024, 9:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/approved-go-fund-me-for-food-pantry/1010441/17 "2024-11-27T21:41:17Z")
I donated and had hoped by this time there would be more. Well, something is better than nothing. ---
**Author:** ![Czarcasm](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/czarcasm/32/4050_2.png) [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Post date:** [November 27, 2024, 10:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/approved-go-fund-me-for-food-pantry/1010441/18 "2024-11-27T22:26:06Z")
Indeed.