A free cafe and transitional shelter in Portland with an addiction recovery farm in Carlton. Open Mon-Sat. Volunteers needed. BlanchetHouse.orghttps://bsky.app/profile/blanchethouse.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/blanchethouse.bsky.social/post/3muxffe3s3f26488 plates served at lunch and 387at breakfast today! It was bustling, with steady lines, and lots of requests for clothing, supplies, and support. Our staff and volunteers hustled to help everyone. A busy Labor Day and a reminder of how many people rely on Blanchet House.07 Sep 2026 20:55 +0000at://did:plc:gzvcoyuctiser4oznt6erfl3/app.bsky.feed.post/3muxffe3s3f26https://bsky.app/profile/blanchethouse.bsky.social/post/3muukfk4ats24This week, the city updated us on plans to close a 200-bed shelter down the street from Bethanie’s Room. Our shelter is at capacity most nights, with limited options for guests to move into housing. As more shelter beds disappear, we’re left asking where will people go?06 Sep 2026 17:47 +0000at://did:plc:gzvcoyuctiser4oznt6erfl3/app.bsky.feed.post/3muukfk4ats24https://bsky.app/profile/blanchethouse.bsky.social/post/3muuisi6vwy2hThis week, the city updated us on plans to close a 200-bed shelter down the street from Bethanie’s Room. Our women’s shelter is at capacity most nights, with limited options for guests to move into longer-term housing. As more shelter beds disappear, we’re left asking where will people go?06 Sep 2026 17:18 +0000at://did:plc:gzvcoyuctiser4oznt6erfl3/app.bsky.feed.post/3muuisi6vwy2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/blanchethouse.bsky.social/post/3munmzpubsw2vOur friend James was excited to receive a Blanchet House shirt. He's a daily breakfast guest who shared with our peer staff member, Duke, "The highlight of my day is saying hi to you every morning."  We serve breakfast Mon-Sat from 6:30-7:30 a.m. Guests can expect donuts, oatmeal, an egg, and fruit.03 Sep 2026 23:45 +0000at://did:plc:gzvcoyuctiser4oznt6erfl3/app.bsky.feed.post/3munmzpubsw2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/blanchethouse.bsky.social/post/3mukodgv7me2iApplications to become a Blanchet House Student Ambassador are due Sept. 18. This opportunity is open to high school juniors and seniors. Learn more at https://blanchethouse.org/student-ambassadors/.02 Sep 2026 19:30 +0000at://did:plc:gzvcoyuctiser4oznt6erfl3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mukodgv7me2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/blanchethouse.bsky.social/post/3muie2cr3q62sDo we really need to know why someone is hungry before we feed them? Of course, we want to know their story and understand how we might help. But no one should have to prove their need, share a diagnosis, or explain an addiction before they can eat. They are hungry. We have food. We serve them.01 Sep 2026 21:21 +0000at://did:plc:gzvcoyuctiser4oznt6erfl3/app.bsky.feed.post/3muie2cr3q62shttps://bsky.app/profile/blanchethouse.bsky.social/post/3mufsieob7i2eBreakfast and sack lunches are needed for women staying at our shelter, Bethanie's Room. Can you help? Homemade treats are always welcome! Drop-Off: 5:30-6:30 p.m. or 6-7 a.m. at 1015 NW 17th Ave. Sign up for food delivery https://bit.ly/4i5vG5M31 Aug 2026 21:01 +0000at://did:plc:gzvcoyuctiser4oznt6erfl3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mufsieob7i2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/blanchethouse.bsky.social/post/3mufasxvvpr2hOur café hosts art-making days, where we provide art supplies to our diners and invite them to create. This year, several of our guests, like Cheryl, have artwork featured in Blanchet House's On the Ledge online art show. Today is the last day to shop the gallery at bhontheledge.com/2026.31 Aug 2026 15:45 +0000at://did:plc:gzvcoyuctiser4oznt6erfl3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mufasxvvpr2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/blanchethouse.bsky.social/post/3mucyis75ht2eONE DAY LEFT! Buy prints from more than 25 artists supporting Blanchet House. Xenia: Friendship by Portland illustrator Kevin McGovern is inspired by the belief that everyone deserves a safe place to rest at the end of a long journey. View the entire online gallery at bhontheledge.com/2026.30 Aug 2026 18:11 +0000at://did:plc:gzvcoyuctiser4oznt6erfl3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mucyis75ht2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/blanchethouse.bsky.social/post/3muafi34rkn2yOur Hood to Coast relay team is running for Blanchet House and our guests! They are 91% to their fundraising goal. Cheer them on by donating at https://bit.ly/4y1JToV.29 Aug 2026 17:25 +0000at://did:plc:gzvcoyuctiser4oznt6erfl3/app.bsky.feed.post/3muafi34rkn2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/blanchethouse.bsky.social/post/3mu3yrfop232lWhat should we name our Hood to Coast team mascot? Runners take off from Mt. Hood’s Timberline Lodge Friday at 6 a.m. with heading to the Oregon coast. The team of 12 is running for Blanchet House’s guests. You can support the team by donating at https://bit.ly/4y1JToV27 Aug 2026 23:27 +0000at://did:plc:gzvcoyuctiser4oznt6erfl3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu3yrfop232lhttps://bsky.app/profile/blanchethouse.bsky.social/post/3mtzpqfadii23Our Hood to Coast running team served 619 plates of spaghetti tonight. Cheer them by supporting their fundraiser at https://givebutter.com/hood-to-coast-2026-xio1ho27 Aug 2026 01:40 +0000at://did:plc:gzvcoyuctiser4oznt6erfl3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtzpqfadii23https://bsky.app/profile/blanchethouse.bsky.social/post/3mtykzcxxvx26Match your donation! We would like to install two water bottle refill stations in our cafe. A generous donor will match every donation up to $10,000! Please help by donating at https://bit.ly/4xmhSZz.26 Aug 2026 14:43 +0000at://did:plc:gzvcoyuctiser4oznt6erfl3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtykzcxxvx26https://bsky.app/profile/blanchethouse.bsky.social/post/3mtwvcn5pnq2zOne Day, One Story: A 74-year-old man came to Blanchet House asking where to stay. He seemed to have cognitive challenges. Our team spent five hours helping him connect with a case manager. That’s where we left off. He was in good hands. It was a hopeful ending.25 Aug 2026 22:42 +0000at://did:plc:gzvcoyuctiser4oznt6erfl3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtwvcn5pnq2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/blanchethouse.bsky.social/post/3mttsqoqg372iShoutout to the Portland Pickles 🥒 food and bev manager, Bill, who donated a HUGE amount of goods like chips, pasta, chicken tenders, fries, hot dogs, gloves, plastic wrap and more. Go, team!24 Aug 2026 17:18 +0000at://did:plc:gzvcoyuctiser4oznt6erfl3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mttsqoqg372ihttps://bsky.app/profile/blanchethouse.bsky.social/post/3mtpphvzbco2uEmmett, an Eagle Scout, is building a labyrinth at Blanchet Farm to be used as a meditative tool for the men staying there. He held a fundraiser for the materials and built the labyrinth over three days with help from Barb Beck, friends, family, and residents of the farm.23 Aug 2026 02:09 +0000at://did:plc:gzvcoyuctiser4oznt6erfl3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtpphvzbco2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/blanchethouse.bsky.social/post/3mtmlj7yjto2pA group of sewers turned salvaged fabric into handmade tote bags filled with hygiene essentials for staying at our women's shelter. Read how the Salvage Stitchers are using their creativity to care for our community. https://blanchethouse.org/portland-sewing-group-supports-womens-shelter21 Aug 2026 20:20 +0000at://did:plc:gzvcoyuctiser4oznt6erfl3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtmlj7yjto2phttps://bsky.app/profile/blanchethouse.bsky.social/post/3mtk54fnj5426A woman came to Blanchet struggling to get around because of an injury. We didn’t have a suitable walking aid, so we reached out to our friends at CHAT. They came through with a wheeled walker! CHAT is a program of Portland Fire & Rescue that responds to low-acuity medical needs.20 Aug 2026 20:57 +0000at://did:plc:gzvcoyuctiser4oznt6erfl3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtk54fnj5426https://bsky.app/profile/blanchethouse.bsky.social/post/3mthzgudrep2oHigh school students can make a difference! Applications are now open for Blanchet House’s Student Ambassador Program. Apply by Sept. 18. https://blanchethouse.org/student-ambassadors/20 Aug 2026 00:46 +0000at://did:plc:gzvcoyuctiser4oznt6erfl3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mthzgudrep2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/blanchethouse.bsky.social/post/3mtf7snggtl2xNow seven years into recovery, Lucia is committed to helping others facing addiction and homelessness, including volunteering in our clothing closet. Through her business, Root to Bloom, she donates 10% of every sale to nonprofits. https://blanchethouse.org/why-sponsor-a-hood-to-coast-running-team/18 Aug 2026 22:02 +0000at://did:plc:gzvcoyuctiser4oznt6erfl3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtf7snggtl2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/blanchethouse.bsky.social/post/3mtc77chq4l2xTeam Blanchet is hitting the road for Hood to Coast this year! Our new Executive Director, Steve Cook, shares why we’re taking on the nearly 200-mile relay and what it means for our community in his latest blog post. https://blanchethouse.org/running-hood-to-coast-to-support-recovery-and-hope17 Aug 2026 17:13 +0000at://did:plc:gzvcoyuctiser4oznt6erfl3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtc77chq4l2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/blanchethouse.bsky.social/post/3mt55757s5s2y“Know what it means to LIVE... Not just be ALIVE...” is a painting by our meal guest Cheryl. Eliza loved the piece so much that she bought the original, which is featured in our On the Ledge Art Show. Throughout August, you can shop artwork. Proceeds support Blanchet House. BHOntheLedge.com15 Aug 2026 16:54 +0000at://did:plc:gzvcoyuctiser4oznt6erfl3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mt55757s5s2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/blanchethouse.bsky.social/post/3mt2qrj2gmu2lWelcome, Nicole Diaz. She brings more than 10 years of experience and a passion for building relationships to her new role as the Shelter Operations Manager at Bethanie’s Room. “I'm here to help,” she shared. “That's all I'm trying to do, because I feel like we don't have enough love.”14 Aug 2026 18:06 +0000at://did:plc:gzvcoyuctiser4oznt6erfl3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mt2qrj2gmu2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/blanchethouse.bsky.social/post/3msy2ux6cpt2oThese cuties spent summer vacation making hygiene care kits for people experiencing homelessness in Portland. Blanchet House staff will hand them out to our guests.13 Aug 2026 16:29 +0000at://did:plc:gzvcoyuctiser4oznt6erfl3/app.bsky.feed.post/3msy2ux6cpt2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/blanchethouse.bsky.social/post/3msvuxrclxu2uThe Portland Hostel is collecting refundable cans and bottles for Blanchet House this month using coded Oregon BottleDrop Blue Bags! Did you know that they also have a delicious full-menu cafe? Yum. Stop by the hostel for lunch or pick up a blue bag from Blanchet House to collect your own cans.12 Aug 2026 19:38 +0000at://did:plc:gzvcoyuctiser4oznt6erfl3/app.bsky.feed.post/3msvuxrclxu2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/blanchethouse.bsky.social/post/3msqr3xx76q2uIs every meal going to be Instagram-worthy? Nope. But it is FREE, nutritious, prepared with love, and served with dignity. THANK YOU to everyone who makes our cafe possible.10 Aug 2026 18:45 +0000at://did:plc:gzvcoyuctiser4oznt6erfl3/app.bsky.feed.post/3msqr3xx76q2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/blanchethouse.bsky.social/post/3msoepfga2m24Our friend Mariah, aka Jordan, has artwork featured in Blanchet House’s On the Ledge online art show! The original has sold, but you can purchase a greeting card featuring the piece. Every purchase supports Blanchet House, our cafe, and women’s shelter. Link in bio or BHontheledge.com/202609 Aug 2026 19:58 +0000at://did:plc:gzvcoyuctiser4oznt6erfl3/app.bsky.feed.post/3msoepfga2m24https://bsky.app/profile/blanchethouse.bsky.social/post/3msmgx5j7nx2q20 pizzas delivered to us for pizza night! Thank you to our new donor. We also collected slices from local pizzerias. 425 plates served. No time for seconds.09 Aug 2026 01:33 +0000at://did:plc:gzvcoyuctiser4oznt6erfl3/app.bsky.feed.post/3msmgx5j7nx2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/blanchethouse.bsky.social/post/3mslfuccr7j2vMany Street Roots vendors, like our friend Heather, enjoy meals in Blanchet House’s cafe. Together, private nonprofit organizations across Portland form a network of food, income opportunities, shelter, resources, and community for thousands of people.08 Aug 2026 15:41 +0000at://did:plc:gzvcoyuctiser4oznt6erfl3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mslfuccr7j2v