The Campaign

Our Proud to be Portland campaign is about turning that pride into action. We’re raising funds for Unite Oregon and Oregon Food Bank who work to make Portland more equitable, safe, and united.

The organizations

The oregon food bank

Oregon Food Bank believes that no one should go hungry. The organization connects people across Oregon and Southwest Washington with free, nourishing food, no income verification or documentation required. Beyond providing meals, Oregon Food Bank works to address the root causes of hunger by advocating for systemic change in areas like housing, wages, and healthcare. Through collaboration with community partners and those with lived experience, Oregon Food Bank is building a future where everyone has access to the resources they need to thrive.

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UNITE oregon

Unite Oregon supports immigrants, refugees, people of color, Black and Indigenous communities, rural communities, and low-income Oregonians. It works to achieve social justice for these groups by advocating for issues like housing justice, health equity, economic opportunity, and civic engagement, and by developing community leaders.

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Because being proud of Portland means showing up for Portlanders.

How to support

Show your love for the city and support those working hardest to strengthen it buy purchasing our “Proud to be Portland” yard sign. Every yard sign purchased directly raises funds for the initiatives above. It’s a simple way to stand with your neighbors, spark conversations, and help fuel meaningful change. Put one in your yard and be part of the work to move Portland forward.

Food donations

When you bring accepted non-perishable food items to the Pickle Jar or Dillon’s Sports Emporium, we’ll thank you with a complimentary Pickles koozie. If you contribute 10 or more items, you’ll also receive 10% off your purchase. Your donations directly support local food security efforts, and we’re grateful for every contribution.

Acceptable DOnations

pantry essentials
- Pasta
- Rice
- Canned fruit
- Canned vegetables
- Flour
- Masa
- Sugar
- Cooking oil
- Cereals
- Baking mixes
- Ground coffee
High Protein items
- Peanut/nut butters
- Canned or pouched meats (fish, chicken, chili, beef stew, etc.)
- Beans (canned or dry)
other helpful supplies
- Spices
- Baby foods and formula (these must have at least 3 months shelf life before they expire)
- Pet foods (pets are part of the family, too!)
- Bottled water

Pickles Cares

Do Good, look saucy

Score a fresh kit and help our community thrive. With 50% of profits donated to the Proud to be Portland campaign, your drip does double duty.

Away Kits

Make a Statement, Get a Frog.

Every charity yard sign comes with a free Dillon Frog sticker. Stand for community, stick a frog on it!

yard sign

special thank you

We would like to extend a special thank-you to FastSigns of Clackamas for helping produce our Proud to Be Portland yard signs and supporting their community through this partnership.

Yard sign

Proud to be portland

The Campaign

The organizations

The oregon food bank

UNITE oregon

How to support