For Immediate Release                                               Contact: Courtney Dodds

December 11, 2018                                                     503-274-4483

                                                                                    971-275-2334 (cell)

Union Gospel Mission to Serve 500 Christmas Day Meals

Portland, Ore., - Union Gospel Mission will be providing 500 meals on Christmas Day, Tuesday, December 25 from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at Union Gospel Mission. The meal is free and open to anyone in need.

This year’s menu will be ham, Au gratin potatoes, green beans with bacon and onions, Ambrosia fruit salad, dinner rolls with butter and pie. We will also have hot coffee, punch and water available to go with the meal. In addition to the meal, guest will receive a gift bag that includes a scarf, gloves, hand warmers, a flashlight, and a hygiene kit, along with a giant home baked cookie. Over 130 volunteers will be involved in preparing the meal and serving at the event.

“This is my first Christmas homeless, it’s like family when you can’t go out to see your family…it’s like a big family here” says Randy.

Union Gospel Mission is seeking donations of hams and coffee for the event. Items may be dropped off at 3 NW Third Avenue in Portland or call 503-274-4483. Donations may be made online at www.ugmportland.org.

About Union Gospel Mission: Union Gospel Mission’s purpose is “Feeding the hungry, restoring the addict and loving our neighbor.” Union Gospel Mission has been serving Portland since 1927. Union Gospel Mission provides meals and care for the homeless, and operates LifeChange -- a transformative recovery program for men, women and children. Contact Union Gospel Mission at 503-274-4483 or ugmportland.org and @ugmpdx.

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