Union Gospel Mission seeks donations of food, clothing for Christmas event for Portland's homeless and needy

Portland, OR- On Christmas Day, Union Gospel Mission providing brunch and gifts for Portland's homeless and needy. Last Christmas, Union Gospel Mission served 644 meals. Union Gospel Mission is preparing to serve ham, mashed potatoes, yams, vegetables, rolls, coffee and pie for dessert. Ham tops the list as the most needed item for the meal.
Demand for meals has increased throughout the year and 1,305 meals were served at Union Gospel Mission's Thanksgiving event.

Hats, scarves, gloves and other warm clothing will be given as gifts at the event. Large sized coats are an item especially in demand by homeless and needy people who come to the Mission for assistance.

Union Gospel Mission is seeking donations of hams, coffee and gravy. Food and clothing donations can be dropped off at Union Gospel Mission at 15 NW Third Ave.

Individuals may make online donations to support the holiday meal at www.ugmportland.org or mail in a donation to 222 NW Couch St Portland, Oregon 97209.

About Union Gospel Mission: Union Gospel Mission has been "feeding the hungry and restoring the addict" since 1927. Union Gospel Mission provides meals for the homeless and needy and operates LifeChange, a long-term addiction recovery community. In LifeChange, residents live and work at Union Gospel Mission for two to four years and learn to overcome addiction and build new lives. For more information about Union Gospel Mission and LifeChange contact 503-274-4483, or visit online at www.ugmportland.org.