Blanchet House & Farm
A free cafe and transitional shelter in Portland with an addiction recovery farm in Carlton. Open Mon-Sat. Volunteers needed. BlanchetHouse.org
- Who likes coconut water? Our friends at The Peer Company brought us a truckload! We’re offered the to guests all week.
- Are you hosting a Super Bowl party this weekend? Stop by Blanchet House, 310 NW Glisan St., Mon-Sat, 8-10:30 a.m. or 1:30-4 p.m. to pick up blue bags to collect bottles and cans. The bags are coded for Blanchet so you can simply drop them off at an Oregon Bottle Drop all at once. No need to sort.
- Ted Coonfield spotted a piece of wood shaped like a heart at Blanchet Farm and was inspired to do something special with it. He turned it into a table by adding resin and a base, for our new women’s shelter, opening Feb. 9. Ted volunteers to teach woodworking skills to folks in recovery at our farm.
- Help turn Walker’s frown upside down by donating new women’s underwear to Blanchet House in sizes S, M, and L. Shop our Amazon wish list amzn.to/44rDjKl
- We'll be reading our new children's book, Toby's Farm Adventure, today (Jan. 31) at Bold Coffee & Books in Portland, at 11 a.m. Inspired by Blanchet House & Farm, the Toby series fosters empathy and reduces stigma. Purchase the books from Blanchet at shopblanchet.com/collections/merch
- It was an honor to hear from Blanchet House founder Jim O’Hanlon Sr., 98, at the grand opening of our women’s shelter. Jim shared the story of opening a House of Hospitality in Portland at just 24 years old, alongside friends and family. A reminder of how a group of people can make a difference.
- “This space is an act of refusal to look away," said Congresswoman Maxine Dexter. We cut the ribbon on Bethanie’s Room, our new women’s shelter, with guests Jim O’Hanlon, 98, who founded Blanchet House, Bethanie’s parents, Shelley and Rick, and Congresswomen Suzanne Bonamici and Maxine Dexter.
- RECORD-BREAKING NIGHT. 676 plates of spaghetti served! Tonight showed what’s possible when every part of our free café is working in sync. Huge thanks to our chef for cooking epic quantities of spaghetti for the end-of-month rush, and to Morgan for the fastest plating line we’ve ever seen.
- A group of Buddhist nuns volunteered to make all 75 beds at our soon to open women’s shelter. They were visiting from Myanmar (formerly Burma) to learn about shelters.
- Mattress Firm donated 75 bed frames, mattresses, sheets, pillows, and blankets for our new women’s shelter. These are very thick and comfortable mattresses! We can’t wait to welcome women to stay with us. Thank you Mattress Firm and The National Women’s Shelter Network for your generosity.
- We had a great crew of volunteers paint a mural at our new women’s shelter Bethanie’s Room. Bethanie’s family donated supplies. Ashley Blevins of Benjamin Moore with Powell Paint Center donated paint. It’s looking great, and we can’t wait to open the doors to women.
- This group from Canby, Oregon, made and donated 600 burritos for hungry people in Portland. Their unexpected gift of kindness is what we all needed today. Thank you for helping without judgment.
- Not sure if this is worthy of a post, but… wow, not even 7 am and no line of people waiting to come in for breakfast! We are so glad the Portland city shelters were able to extend their morning hours until 8 a.m. through this freezing cold weekend.
- Shoutout to SawStop's Matt Howard for their incredible gift of equipment to our woodshop. It's an investment in the people we serve, creating a professional space to train and build skills that lead to meaningful work. We are deeply grateful for this partnership and the belief behind it.
- Thanks to you, our incredibly generous and compassionate supporters, our glove bin is full. So many people will have warm hands tonight because of you. We’re really grateful for the quick action. Thank you!
- We urgently need adult-sized gloves. People are coming to Blanchet House with cold hands, looking for a little relief. If you can help, please donate new or gently used gloves, Mon-Sat, 8-10:30am or 1:30-4pm. You can shop our wish list a.co/gNSmN46. This is a small action with real impact.
- When we’re cozy under comforters, it’s easy to think they’re the best to donate. The challenge is that shelters like Blanchet don’t have space to store bedding, and it’s hard to carry. Throw-style blankets help the most. They’re warm and easy to take along. James is modeling one here. Thank you.
- Today we sketched the outlines of a mural at our soon-to-open women’s shelter, Bethanie’s Room. The artist cleverly designed the mural so volunteers of any skill level can help with the painting. Stay tuned for the final result.
- On MLK Jr. Day, we honor more than words. King endured life-threatening opposition to demand dignity for Black, poor, and marginalized Americans. Today, Blanchet House is open, serving food, clothing, and support because hunger and homelessness are rooted in structural inequality.
- These sweet kids and their grandma brought bags of brand-new blankets and clothes for our homeless guests. Aidrick asked if the people he saw outside would like what he brought. We told him he’d help keep them warm tonight.“Ok, good! bye! 6–7,” he said. Lol. Thanks Adrick, Lucy, & Grandma Sally.
- We're hiring! BLANCHET FARM CHEF: $25/hour | Part-time or full-time; Cook lunch and dinner at Blanchet Farm in Yamhill County. Prepare healthy meals, work farm-to-table, and be part of a mission-driven team. Full job description at BlanchetHouse.org/jobs.
- Blanchet House is concerned by recent federal cuts to mental health and addiction services. We see every day how trauma and mental illness can lead to substance use, suffering, and homelessness, and how easy access to care keeps people housed. Nonprofits cannot replace a strong public safety net.
- Brittany offered to make new table centerpieces for the cafe. Even simple, artificial flowers send a clear message to everyone who walks in. You matter here. You deserve beauty, care, and respect. Thanks, Brittany. If you're interested in taking on the centerpieces one month, please email us.
- We are low on new and gently used blankets for our guests. Please, no bed linens. Portable blankets are most needed. We also need reusable bags and backpacks. If you can help, please drop off items, Mon-Sat, 8-10:30 a.m. or 1:30-4 p.m. at Blanchet House, 310 NW Glisan St, Portland, OR, 97209.
- These two pups picked up new winter coats and supplies today at Blanchet House’s monthly supply and vet advice clinic. Vets Dr. Mack and Dr. Crabbe host the clinic each in our garage. Pets are important to our guests, and we want to make sure everyone can give their beloved animal what they need.
- Our new children’s book, Toby’s Farm Adventure, is now available! Follow Toby, a once-homeless city cat, as he visits Blanchet Farm. It's a fun, animal-filled read! Every purchase supports the work of Blanchet House & Farm. shopblanchet.com/products/childrens-…
- Portland’s busiest free café, Blanchet House of Hospitality, has served in Old Town since 1952. There have always been, and there will always be, people in need of a helping hand. Liking and sharing this video supports our work.
- Every Saturday from 11:30-12:30, we offer sack lunches at Blanchet House so people have food to go. Donors usually decorate the bags with messages of love and encouragement, small reminders that someone cares.
- Our staff is bracing for what’s ahead. With the closure of two low-barrier shelters, Market St. (120 beds) and Wy’East (90 beds), we expect more people in crisis to come to us for help navigating already overwhelmed systems. We’ll keep showing up, but these closures will be felt deeply.
- Our public meeting room at Blanchet Farm is nestled in Oregon’s wine country and welcomes groups of up to 30 people. Step outside to explore 62 acres of open land, animals, gardens, and quiet beauty. Perfect for retreats and planning sessions. Sign up at blanchethouse.org/meeting-room/
- Imagine walking down the street hungry, broke, cold and soaked from the rain, and seeing the warm glow of Blanchet’s café ahead. You’re welcomed in, no questions asked. On nights like this, that light means a hot meal, a dry place to sit, and the relief of being treated with dignity.
- We have underwear back in stock thanks to a generous donation from Hanes. Blanchet House’s free clothing closet is open Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday from 11:30-12:30. #hanesforgood
- Tom and Kendra Biller celebrated their 21st wedding anniversary by volunteering to serve breakfast at Blanchet House, alongside their daughter Abbie. We’re so grateful for families like the Billers who show up, month after month, with so much heart.
- A woman in distress came to our door, wrapped in a blanket, injured, and overwhelmed. Blanchet House is where people turn in moments of crisis. A donor asked how this could happen. The answer was simple: we don’t question how someone got here. We help.
- Only two days left to visit a Giving Machine at Washington Square Mall located near Din Tai Fung. Gift meals, blankets, or even baby chicks for Blanchet Farm. 100% of donations go directly to nonprofits.
- New tradition unlocked: a dry game night in the café on New Year’s Eve. It was a hit. Let’s do it again next year. Happy New Year!
- We’re feeling the love. Thank you for your generosity and compassion. Because of you, we met our Give!Guide fundraising goal. Let’s keep showing up for our neighbors in need of support this year.
- End the year with a positive action! A $25 donation to Blanchet House tonight provides 10 people with a hot meal in our welcoming café. Start the new year right, donate before midnight at Give!Guide and ring in 2026 with hope. giveguide.org/nonprofits/blanchet…
- Donations are matched today! Our generous friends, Tim and Lisa Clevenger, MacDonald Miller Facility Solutions will match donations up to $15,000. From everyone at Blanchet House, we wish you a Happy New Year. Let’s show the world what compassion looks like! giveguide.org/nonprofits/b...
- We're giving away 25 wood boards to donors who donate $50. These handmade walnut boards were crafted at Blanchet Farm. Each one is unique and available only with a donation. AND every donation today, up to $15,000, will be matched! giveguide.org/nonprofits/blanchet…
- "Dr. Mike" is matching donations to Blanchet today!!! A retired surgeon, Mike serves the homeless as a volunteer physician with Portland Street Medicine. We are deeply grateful for his family's care and generosity. Match your gift at giveguide.org/nonprofits/blanchet…
- You have a few hours left to donate $10 to enter to win a new e-bike from Splendid Cycles and Willamette Week. Support a charity you admire to help them pay the bills. Donate at giveguide.org/nonprofits/blanchet…
- We had a long line and a big crowd for breakfast service. A great crew of volunteers and residents were able to fill in the gaps. Kudos to them! We did have to cut off the line after serving 360 plates. Many people lingered on a cold morning. Thank you to our supporters.
- We’re 75% of the way to our Give!Guide goal. Help us! Today: A $10 gift is a chance to win a Tern HSD S00 e-bike from Splendid Cycles. AND, the first 24 $25 gifts get Bethanie’s Blend Coffee from Coava, helping our women’s shelter. giveguide.org/nonprofits/blanchet…
- The caring people at Portland’s Atlas Tattoo are giving away four $300 gift cards to Give!Guide donors today. Donate $10 to enter to win. Your support helps so much! giveguide.org/nonprofits/blanchet…
- This arrived in our mail from a previous diner along with a $100 check. He wrote that Blanchet House gave him hope and comfort during one of the hardest times in his life, and that he wanted to give back. When people are met with compassion, they don’t forget it. They carry it forward.
- Our new children’s book, Toby’s Farm Adventure, is available to the first 25 donors to give $25 to Give!Guide. The story continues Toby Finds a Home. Toby's Farm Adventure will be available to the public in early 2026. giveguide.org/nonprofits/blanchet…
- It's a big book day! Every donation of $10 or more today via Give!Guide has a chance to win a $500 gift card to Powell’s Books. This prize is offered by Willamette Week. Thank you for standing with us. giveguide.org/nonprofits/blanchet…
- Thank you to Potluck in the Park for serving our guests on Christmas Day, making it possible for our staff and residents to enjoy a rare day of rest. Their annual Christmas Day meal at the Portland Art Museum served more than 1,000 people this year. True heroes.
- Santa’s elf Sandra brought clothing, pet food, and more for our homeless guests. She once stayed with us at Blanchet Farm, and we are deeply grateful for her generosity and spirit. Sandra shared that she’s been sober for 22 years, thanks in part to her stay. We’re grateful for you, Sandra!
