Join Us in Giving Back This Thanksgiving
Zupan’s Markets is proud to once again invite customers to be part of our Thanksgiving Food Box Program. Together, we’ll create 2,000 boxes for Portland families. Each box feeds 6–8 people and costs just $25, thanks to generous vendor donations and support from the Sunshine Division.
How You Can Help
Contributions of any amount will be accepted at the register through Thanksgiving. After Thanksgiving, donations for Sunshine Division will continue through December 31, supporting food programs year-round.
Our Partnership with Sunshine Division
For over 30 years, Zupan’s has partnered with Sunshine Division to fight hunger in Portland. Nineteen years ago, we launched the Thanksgiving Food Box Program to ensure local families enjoy a holiday meal. This program thrives thanks to donations from customers and associates. Food is purchased by Zupan’s and packed by our team.
About Sunshine Division
Since 1923, Sunshine Division has provided free, immediate food relief to families and individuals in times of crisis. Each year, the nonprofit serves tens of thousands of households in the Portland metro area through:
- Two food pantries (SE Stark open Tuesday–Saturday; North Thompson open six days a week)
- Weekly home-delivery program
- Holiday meal delivery program
- Bulk food distribution and community partnerships
- Izzy’s Kids “Shop With A Cop” program, providing brand-new school clothing for about 500 low-income children annually
By the numbers:
- Distributes over 3 million pounds of food each year
- Partners with 100+ agencies to reach families across the metro area
- Will deliver 2,750 food boxes and turkey meal kits on Nov. 22 for its 2nd annual Thanksgiving Meal Delivery (750 more than last year)
- Will deliver 3,000 food boxes and holiday meal kits on Dec. 20 for its 103rd annual December Holiday Meal Delivery
Responding to Increased Need
With the recent federal government shutdown and pause in SNAP benefits, Sunshine Division has expanded its hunger relief efforts. Thanks to generous community support, Sunshine Division has been able to respond quickly to the surge in demand for food assistance:
- Home-delivery program increased from 450 to 650 boxes per week
- Extended pantry hours starting Nov. 8 (Tues–Sat, 9:00 AM–12:00 PM & 1:00 PM–4:00 PM)
- Added hundreds of extra holiday meal kits to meet demand
Let’s make this season brighter for our neighbors in need. Thank you in advance for your donations at checkout so that Sunshine Division can reach even more families this Holiday season.
