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Born out of a pandemic and the need to feed our Portland community. Weekly meals at no cost. Fueled by the community. Watch our local news feature too!

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10/13/2026

As the farming seasons start to wind down it's important to appreciate and acknowledge this growing season and some of the farms we've had the privilege of working with. These are the ones off the top of my head.

Pablo Muno Farms
Crooked Furrow
Lil Starts Farm
HAPPINESS FAMILY FARM
Farrah Farms
Vicky Herrera
Fiddlehead Farm 🌱
Kiyokawa Family Orchards
Moorish Roots
Stoneboat Farm
The Urban Acre Homestead
Yolkan Farm

We ensure that their effort, energy, time, and commitment doesn't go to waste. Show them the same support as I am showing my baby size zucchini.

-Casper

10/10/2026

An empty fridge is something that many in our community face every day. It's tough right now and there's nothing on the horizon to say it's getting better.

Let's be honest, we all know what's coming this winter. I personally don't think anything is going to get better in 24 days.

That's why when MCK has empty fridges, we're doing our best to make a difference. Each week we bring together dozens of volunteers to make food from scratch, packaging with care and distributing them to the community. It's what we as the community has been doing for the past 6 years.

This week was no different.

Over 600 meals and 150 pounds of sliced bread went to the community this week with another 100+ being made tomorrow.

Pretty good for a small organization.
In size, not in 💙

-Casper

10/04/2026

Tell me what neighborhood do you live in.

Yea, we've delivered there.
That's where hunger lives.
No place is immune.

This was Saturday's map
7 volunteers traveled over 100 miles combined to deliver 71 meals to 71 households. All while another 29 were passed out at our kitchen.

In total 43 volunteers came together this week to rescue ingredients, create delicious meals from scratch and ensure that these meals went to those in need.

868 meals to be exact.

103 (4 portion) family meals distributed
456 grab and go meals distributed to 6 local NPO's, free fridges, and neighbors.

All in all, I'd say it's been a good week. What do you think?

-Casper

10/03/2026

💫 We are honored to be recognized as a Hometown Hero during Food Waste Prevention Week. Our chef and founder, Michael Casper takes you behind the scenes of our food rescue work and how we turn food surplus into nutritious meals for communities experiencing food insecurity.

The hundreds of hours that go into every step are made possible by a community of supporters who truly care about our mission. The food growers, food establishments, staff, volunteers, community partners, and our donors. Thank you for being on this journey with us.

And to chef Casper, you truly inspire us! 21,000 fresh meals and counting this year so far!

-Sherielyn

Food Waste Prevention Week
Don’t Let Good Food Go Bad
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality Thank you for sponsoring this!

09/30/2026

The signup has closed and this is what we will be making this week. Blackened Chicken or Tofu(Vg)
Creole Succotash (Corn, Potatoes, Sweet Potatoes, Peppers, Onions, Squash, Greens and more). (GF, DF, NF).

Christopher (our walk-in) is stuffed with hundreds of pounds of produce, including a mountain of corn. Chef’s digging back into his culinary roots by bringing out a southern staple and said “I know who we is cooking for, and it’ll be flavorful without bringing too much heat.”

🧑‍🧒🧑‍🧑‍🧒 THIS IS FAMILY MEAL WEEK 🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒🧑‍🧒‍🧒
✨ 100 Family Meal slots were opened at 9:30am today, Wednesday, September 30th.

🙀 The list filled up fast, it only took 38 minutes. When the form is open, you are able to make a Family Meal request and choose from home delivery or pickup. You can find all the information on our website which is 📲 www.milkcratekitchen.org under 🖱 Request a Meal.

💡REMEMBER—
-Each family meal has 4 servings
-Fully cooked, plated in an aluminum oven-safe pan
-Always has protein, complex carbs, vegetables
-Reheat and eat, keeps for 6 days refrigerated

⚠️ IF YOU MISSED SIGNING UP THIS WEEK—
-Please add your name to the Interest List
-We accommodate & prioritize meal access using it.

⚡ AFTER TODAY, THE NEXT FAMILY MEAL
- Form reopens on Wednesday Oct 14th.

🚨WHAT IS NEW THIS WEEK?
- We are keeping the number of signup slots at 100
- We are in the kitchen now doing MCK Chopped. Cooking fresh and rescued ingredients into nutrient-dense meals using what we gleaned. These become Grab N Go meals
- Quantities available are limited and offered to free fridges, mutual aid, and community partners

09/27/2026

Stay positive and up-beet, we're always root-ing for you, so let's turnip the fun!

Yeah, dad jokes run wild in our kitchen. Especially during a beet service, so I'm used to the side eye.

This week 540 meals were passed out.
No cost, no questions.
All throughout our community.
Not even bad jokes can stray our efforts from what truly matters, our Portland community.

-Casper

09/25/2026

May 2020. The beginning.

Who would have thought?
Over 6 years.
Not me.

-Casper

09/22/2026

This week has me in my feels. There's been so much to celebrate recently.

💙 MCK being honored by JLP
🎾MCK being highlighted at ICCF
⭐MCK hosting future leaders of our community from PCC

🔪All while continuing to produce what we're known for. High quality, nutritional and delicious meals to our community. At a record pace too.

20,993 meals this year to be exact. 🎉🎉🎉

104 family meals were delivered or passed out. Another 400+ distributed through out the community.

It's hard to put into words, I hope the wonderful effort given by all our volunteers this week shows through the pictures.

Total cost of ingredients and packaging $571.48
Cost per meal $0.68
All given at no cost with no questions.

-Casper

09/17/2026

How should we celebrate 🤯🤯🤯❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

Sherielyn and I are so proud of each other and everyone who has helped us get to the point.

09/16/2026

Chef is keeping his head down knowing what is ahead. Cooler weather brings a bigger need, and with the growing seasons starting to wind down, he’s starting to get a little... nervous. The demand for our services has been increasing each and every week for as long as we can remember. We are determined to be able to do what we can with what we have. Starting with this week’s menu, a plethora of cucumbers and tomatoes are the inspiration for this week’s meal.

🧑‍🧒🧑‍🧑‍🧒 THIS IS FAMILY MEAL WEEK 🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒🧑‍🧒‍🧒
✨ 100 Family Meal slots were opened at 9:30am today, Wednesday, September 16th.

🙀 The list is filling up fast, already 80% full. When the form is open, you are able to make a Family Meal request and choose from home delivery or pickup. You can find all the information on our website which is 📲 www.milkcratekitchen.org under 🖱 Request a Meal.

💡REMEMBER—
-Each family meal has 4 servings
-Fully cooked, plated in an aluminum oven-safe pan
-Always has protein, complex carbs, vegetables
-Reheat and eat, keeps for 6 days refrigerated

⚠️ IF YOU MISSED SIGNING UP THIS WEEK—
-Please add your name to the Interest List
-We accommodate & prioritize meal access using it.

⚡ AFTER TODAY, THE NEXT FAMILY MEAL
- Form reopens on Wednesday Sept 30th.

🚨WHAT IS NEW THIS WEEK?
- We are keeping the number of signup slots at 100
- We are in the kitchen now doing MCK Chopped. Cooking fresh and rescued ingredients into nutrient-dense meals using what we gleaned. These become Grab N Go meals
- Quantities available are limited and offered to free fridges, mutual aid, and community partners

Address

PO Box 12563
Portland, OR
97212

Telephone

+19718082581

Website

https://www.milkcratekitchen.org/

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