Common Good Food Bank of Port Orford

10/24/2025

COMMON GOOD FOOD BANK CHRISTMAS BOX 2025
The voucher will be required to pick up the Christmas Box on December 10th. Christmas Boxes are limited to one per household.

There will be no later sign up available as The Common Good staff will need the followup time to plan, purchase and assemble the correct number of Christmas Boxes.
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THE LAST REGULAR DISTRIBUTION DAY FOR 2025 WILL BE WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 3RD

07/13/2025

PORT ORFORD COMMON GOOD FOOD DISTRIBUTION THIS WEDNESDAY, 11/5/25 FROM 10:00 TO 11:00.
Line up on 20th Street starting at Washington Street entrance and back into the First Community Church Parking Lot. When the Church lot is full, line up on the right side of Jackson Street extending north toward 25th Street.
NEXT COMMON GOOD FOOD DISTRIBUTION DAY WILL BE WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19TH FROM 10:00 TO 11:00. ❤

06/27/2025

02/11/2025

DONATIONS TO THE COMMON GOOD FOOD BANK IN 2024
During these concerning economic times The Common Good Food Bank is grateful to have been able to continue providing supplemental food items to our community members.
To be able to provide as much food as we did in 2024 was only made possible by the generosity of private citizens who donated cash along with prepackaged commercial dry goods.
The Common Good also received generous grants from the Port Orford Rotary, Wild Rivers Coast Alliance, Coquille Tribal Community Fund, Roundhouse Foundation, and United Way.
In addition to these cash donations we would like to public acknowledge the following:
Valley Flora donated 5717 pounds of fresh produce over numerous months.
Valentine’s Blueberries donated 217 pounds of fresh blueberries. This amazing fresh produce was given away immediately during our Distribution Days.
Ray’s Market donated 4370 pounds of primarily dry goods that was used to supplement our offerings on Distribution Days, including our Christmas Boxes.
Our local fisherman Phillip Russman donated 1493 pounds of fresh caught fish.
Aaron Laughton from POSS donated their facility to process, package and freeze the fish which was and continues to be shared on Distribution Days.
On December 21st one of the freezers at Dollar General unexpectedly broke down. Approximately 1500 pounds of frozen food was then donated to The Common Good and
continues to be shared every Distribution Day.
Thank you Port Orford Community for helping The Common Good Food Bank in our efforts to support our community members during these challenging times. ❤ ❤ ❤

11/21/2024

. CITY GARDEN WATER METER CREDIT TIME!
Your garden meter credits for 2024 need to be in by 11/29/24!
If you have any questions, please call City Hall at 541-332-3681.
If you aren't sure what this post is referring to, our sewer bill is based on the amount of water we use, assuming that all the water you use is going down the drain and into the sewer. So if you're watering a garden or yard you are being charged for water not going down your drain and into the sewer. So you can purchase a water meter from City Hall and hook it up to the water line going to your garden. You report that once a year to get a credit on your sewer bill.

11/20/2024

. GREAT PORT ORFORD OPPORTUNITY!!
HAVE YOU THOUGHT ABOUT GROWING A GARDEN BUT WEREN'T SURE HOW TO START?
by
Kim Foster
The Common Good Food Bank invites residents to sign up for the FREE Seed to Supper course and learn how to grow food at a low cost, hosted by OSU, Curry County Master Gardeners, and the Port Orford Public Library. This six-week series teaches students how to plant, grow, harvest and prepare delicious produce in small and medium-sized gardens. Please plan to attend all 6 classes.

Participants get a free gardening book, seeds, starts, coupons, and other goodies!

Have you thought of growing an edible garden, but don't know where to start? Join our free Seed to Supper course and learn how to grow food at a low cost. This six-week series teaches beginners how to sow, plant, grow, harvest and prepare delicious produce in small and medium-sized gardens. We will....

11/08/2024

10/03/2024

SIGN UP FOR THE COMMON GOOD CHRISTMAS BOXES FOR 2024 !
The Common Good will once again be offering Christmas
Boxes, one per household. THEY MUST BE SIGNED UP FOR IN ADVANCE! Original signatures are required. The voucher
received at sign up must be presented on Wednesday,
December 11th to pick up the Box.
Sign ups will be held at The Common Good
Friday, October 18th, 10:00 to Noon
Saturday, October 19th, Noon to 2:00 PM
Friday, November 1st, 10:00 to Noon
Saturday, November 2nd, Noon to 2:00 PM
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December Schedule at The Common Good:
Wednesday, December 4th, Regular Distribution day, 10:00
to 11:00 AM. This is the last regular distribution date for 2024.
Wednesday, December 11th, 10:00 to 11:30 AM, Christmas
Box pick up FOR THOSE WITH VOUCHERS. Vouchers may be given to a family member or friend for pick up if you are unavailable at this time.
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The Common Good will then be closed until the regular
Distribution Schedule resumes on Wednesday, January 1,
2025. The distribution schedule will remain the same for the
new year: 1st & 3rd Wednesdays from 10:00 to 11:00 AM. ❤

08/27/2024

Common Good Food Bank of Port Orford
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THE COMMON GOOD FOOD DISTRIBUTION IS EVERY 1ST AND 3RD WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH FROM 10:00AM TO 11:00AM
Line up on 20th Street starting at Washington Street entrance and back into the First Community Church Parking Lot. When the Church lot is full, line up on the right side of Jackson Street extending north toward 25th Street.

08/24/2024

WE'RE ENCOURAGING EVERYONE TO GET A GO BAG ORGANIZED!
Our Emergency Preparedness Commission is going to really be stressing the need for everyone to have a Go Bag for every member and pet of your household. This is a link from the Red Cross with suggestions and things to consider. We'll keep giving ideas. Not to ever scare anyone but we could easily get cut off or need to flee because of a Wildfire or whatever! This is an important first step in being prepared.
https://projectwildfire.org/kit/?fbclid=IwY2xjawEX3IRleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHSRovbqpYB_qDFXpePahxEYfbuh80cS8I3f0DnXq4t7-LjJiL19Z1Rc1_g_aem_Pm0GxRx792NHOW3EK37dJA