With the Thorns season extending into the playoffs, we’re also extending our Match Day Drives. This Sunday, please plan to lend a hand to the individuals and families served by Impact NW.

Impact NW is a local organization that has been helping low-income Portland residents since 1966. Today, they have services available in Multnomah, Clark, Washington and Clackamas Counties and parts of Washington state.

“By working with schools, businesses, faith communities, other community-based organizations and governmental agencies we create a safety net and springboard for community members to improve their quality of life and achieve independence.”

Impact NW offers immediate assistance to those in our community who are either homeless or in transition, and often those they are helping do not have access to food prep stations.

Please bring non-perishable pantry items to the Fanladen (1633 SW Alder St) before you head into the stadium. The individuals and families these organizations are helping may not have access to a safe home to go and cook in, so if your item requires cooking, please make it microwavable and easy to open. Often those seeking help are in need of very substantial foods, like peanut butter or tuna. Below is a complete list of the items we are looking to collect:

• Oatmeal (packets)
• Peanut butter (jars and single-serve cups)
• Cereals (single-serve packages)
• Pop-Tarts
• Noodles and pasta (canned with pop-up lids, cups, or microwavable bags)
• Rice dishes (cups, microwavable bags)
• Mac & cheese (regular boxed and microwavable)
• Fruit cups
• Fruit leather
• Granola/trail bars
• Crackers
• Rice cakes (Quaker)
• Assorted nuts (single-serve packages)
• Juice box packs
• Canned goods (pop-up lids are best, please) – Soup, vegetables, tuna, chili