Portland, Oregon - Union Gospel Mission will brighten Christmas Day for people who are homeless or in need this holiday season by providing a Christmas Day meal and clothing at Union Gospel Mission at 15 NW Third Avenue in Portland on Tuesday, December 25 from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm. This event is free and open to anyone in need of a meal.

Union Gospel Mission is seeking donations of boneless ham, instant potatoes, and yams for the meal. Bags of clothing and hygiene items will also be distributed. Donations of warm clothing, blankets and a few pre-wrapped gifts for children are needed, with the gender and age group noted on the gift. Secure online donations can be made at www.ugmportland.org, or call 503-274-4483.

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 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 visit Union Gospel Mission’s blog at http://ugmportland.blogspot.com