LOVE in action,
creating food security for ALL!
Ahava Gleaners has moved to our new home
at Trinity Lutheran Church in Hillsboro.
Food distributions begin
every Saturday from 12:30–2:00 PM.
Trinity Lutheran Church
2194 SE Minter Bridge Rd.
Hillsboro, OR 97123
We are thankful to begin this new chapter and look forward to welcoming our Ahava families to our new home.
Food selection and quantities
will vary based on what is available each week.
WE FOUND A NEW HOME!
Thank you for reaching out to Ahava Gleaners. We are here for you in your time of need.
Here at Ahava Gleaners, our goal is food security for ALL—helping families before they reach the point of needing emergency food and making sure they know where their next meal will be coming from.
WELCOME TO OUR NEW HOME !
No appointments are required. You do not need to bring proof of income, household size, or current address. We encourage you to bring your own bags to carry your food home whenever possible. Coolers and insulated bags are always welcome so refrigerated and frozen items can be transported safely.
Food selection and quantities will vary based on what is available each week.
QUESTIONS OR NEED MORE INFORMATION?
Ahavagleaners1@gmail.com •
Text or voice message: 503-808-0385
"COMPASSION, MERCY, AND KINDNESS
CAN BE TOMORROW'S NORMAL ~IF WE PRACTICE IT TODAY"
~ HT 2020
About Us.
Ahava Gleaners is a supplemental food program bringing neighbors together to help meet the needs of their households. We serve low-income families and individuals, including children, older adults, and people with disabilities, throughout Oregon’s Tualatin Valley, the greater tri-county area, and beyond.
Our organization began in 2005 with a mission to help families access nutritious food each week and build food security on a limited budget.
A limited budget should not mean limited access to fresh, nutritious food.
We work to close that gap by providing fresh fruits, vegetables, and other foods that help families stretch their grocery dollars and prepare meals they enjoy.
Our goal is to help break the cycle of limited food choices by making nourishing foods a regular part of family life.
Food with Dignity
We believe everyone deserves to be treated with dignity and compassion. Members have opportunities to take part in their own food support through volunteering, sharing skills, and helping one another, with accommodations for those whose disabilities or circumstances limit participation.
Each week offers more than food—it offers connection, encouragement, and opportunities to build skills that support greater stability and independence.
MORE THAN A FOOD PANTRY
Our programs and opportunities include:
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Weekly supplemental food for low-income households
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Gleaning and food recovery from farms and community sources
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Advocacy and information to support independence
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Holiday food and gift programs that ease pressure on household budgets
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Volunteer opportunities that build skills and work experience
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Work recommendation letters after completing volunteer requirements
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Civil rights and nondiscrimination video training
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Food safety training
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A caring local community where neighbors support one another
"Thank you Ahava Gleaners for all of this wonderful produce! I've been having salads every day!"
— Ahava Gleaners member, March 2025
"Gleaners is one of many blessings in my life to be thankful for. I came home from volunteering today to find that my mom had made enchilada casserole from some of our wonderful gleaners food. So thank you to everyone who makes this resource possible.
— Ahava Gleaners member,2020
Our Programs
Baskets of Joy
Baskets of Joy applications open November 21, 2026.
Please return here on Nov. 21st for the application link.
Since 2005, Baskets of Joy has brought neighbors, volunteers, and local businesses together to help families celebrate Christmas with dignity, choice, and joy.
Through Ahava Gleaners, families receive holiday food, and parents choose gifts for their children, from babies through age 17. Choosing gifts honors each child’s interests and needs—and lets parents select something meaningful for the children they know and love best.
Our 2026 goal is to support up to 500 local families. Community donations make this possible, and gifts for teens are especially welcome.
Together, we can offer families breathing room during the holidays and bring kindness to life through love in action.
WISHES CAN COME TRUE
HELP BUILD FOOD SECURITY, ONE HOUSEHOLD AT A TIME
Ahava Gleaners believes that food security is about more than meeting an immediate need. We work to help families access nutritious food while also encouraging skills, resources, and community connections that can strengthen households for the future.
Our work includes rescued and donated food, gleaning and harvesting, gardening, food preservation education, household essentials, and seasonal programs for families.
CURRENT COMMUNITY NEEDS
• Fresh, frozen, shelf-stable and other donated foods
• Canning and food-preservation equipment
• Food dehydrators and a freeze dryer
• Harvesting equipment, including picker poles, buckets, ladders, tarps, scales and gloves
• Gardening supplies and plant starts
• Household and personal-care supplies
• Toys and gifts for Baskets of Joy, especially gifts appropriate for teens
Businesses, farms, community organizations and individuals interested in partnering with Ahava Gleaners are invited to contact us.
