

OBT MONTHLY Food Drive
Next Drive : Sunday May 17
We are holding once a month Food Drive on the day of Shotsuki Monthly Memorial Service every month.
Please consider bringing non perishable food when you come to the temple on Shotsuki Hoyo. We will be taking them to Oregon Food Bank.
Please check below for the food guidance.
Namoamidabutsu.
--- from Oregon Food Bank :
In general, the items we try to always have available for people are:
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High protein items, like:
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Peanut butter
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Canned or pouched meats (fish, chicken, etc)
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Beans (canned or dry)
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Pantry staples, like:
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Pastas
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Rice
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Canned fruit
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Canned vegetables
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Flour
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Masa
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Sugar
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Cooking oil
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Cereals
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Baking mixes
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Ground coffee
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Also very useful:
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Spices
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Baby foods and formula (these must have at least 3 months before they expire)
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Pet foods (pets are part of the family, too!)
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Bottled water
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Please remember that all items must be unopened.
For food safety reasons Oregon Food Bank cannot accept:
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Refrigerated items
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Frozen items
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Homemade items (jams, jellies, preserves, baked items, etc.)
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Bread products
If you would like to know more about Oregon Food Bank
and their work, please visit their website at:













