Union Gospel Mission seeks donations for Easter meal for the homeless and needy

Portland, OR- On Easter Sunday, Union Gospel Mission will be providing an Easter brunch for the homeless and needy. At past Easter events, Union Gospel Mission has served more than 600 meals, and is anticipating serving as many or more meals this year. The menu for the brunch consists of ham, eggs, biscuits, and gravy as well as well as fruit, coffee and juice.

Union Gospel Mission is seeking donations of eggs, and country gravy mix. Cash donations to support the meal are also needed. Donations may be made online at www.ugmportland.org or mailed to 222 NW Couch St., Portland, OR 97209.

Most of the volunteer positions are full, but a few more volunteers may be needed. For more information on volunteering, contact Marlene Thornburg, 503-274-4483.

The Easter brunch will take place Sunday, April 11th from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at Union Gospel Mission at 15 NW Third Ave., in Portland.

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.