The Oregon Symphony is taking part in a national drive to help feed the hungry in our communities. Our goal at the OSO is to amass 1 million pounds of food for the Oregon Food Bank by March 28th.
OSO cellist Gayle Budd O’Grady with the first batch of food collected in the drive.
The national drive, called Orchestras Feeding America, was inspired by the events depicted in the book and film The Soloist, and is a project of the League of American Orchestras.
When you come to the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall for a concert, please bring canned and/or non-perishable food items along with you. There will be big Oregon Food Bank collection barrels in the lobby for your donations through March April 28th.
Here is a list of the most commonly requested items:
Dry Soup
Rice
Powdered / Canned Milk
Macaroni & Cheese
Cereal
Peanut Butter
Beans
Canned Fruit and Vegetables
Tuna
Canned Meats
Stew
Soup
Pasta
Cereal
Fruit Juices / Sip-sized Juices
Please help us help the hungry in Portland!