Volunteer Spotlight: Kristin Rice

This month’s volunteer spotlight is Hollywood Delivery Driver Kristin Rice! Kristin discovered Store to Door online and was inspired by our mission to reach out and get involved, and we’re so glad she did!

Q: How did you first get involved with Store to Door?
A: I first discovered Store to Door after seeing online that they were looking for volunteer drivers. After learning more about Store to Door and their mission, I was very inspired and reached out. I’m so glad I did!

Q: What keeps you busy when you are not volunteering with Store to Door?
A: I’m kept busy by my family and my two very large dogs. I also love spending time with my friends. I enjoy being outdoors in all ways such as working on my garden, walking my dogs, or getting to the woods or coast. Recently I’ve been trying to get back into my hobbies of embroidery and fabric art.

Q: What is something that your fellow volunteers would be surprised to know about you?
A: I’m originally from Pennsylvania but I love the cloudy, rainy weather here in the Pacific Northwest. I would love even more of it and even prefer a rainy day over sunny when I’m out doing my Store to Door deliveries!

Q: What would you tell someone who is thinking of volunteering with Store to Door?
A: I encourage anyone thinking about it to join! Everything about Store to Door is truly special, from the services it provides to the amazing people who work there and the wonderful clients they serve! I value the connections I’ve made thanks to Store to Door and believe it would be a fantastic experience for anyone.

Interested in learning more about volunteering with Store to Door and getting involved to support homebound seniors in your community? Visit our volunteer page or send us an email!

Thanks to everyone who attended our Volunteer Appreciation Gathering!

What a joyful way to spend a Saturday morning!

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Volunteer Appreciation Gathering on April 25th at the Center for Positive Aging in Hollywood!

We enjoyed coffee and pastries, played volunteer bingo, attemped minute-to-win-it challenges (some more competitive than others), and even made painted garden spoons!

We were excited to recognize two of our wonderful long term volunteers with this year’s Jean Pierce Awards for Outstanding Volunteer Service: Jerry Stewart and Donnee Sue Twining!

Both Jerry and Donnee Sue have been long-time regulars at our Hollywood Fred Meyer location, and collectively they have given more than 5,000 hours of volunteer time in support of our homebound clients!

We are deeply grateful for the dedication and generosity that Jerry, Donnee Sue, and the rest of our incredible volunteer community show on a weekly basis. Together, we are working towards a community in which all people are nourished, connected, and able to age safely in the setting of their own choosing!

P.S. Tickets are on sale now for our Nourish to Flourish Dinner & Fundraiser on May 28th! More info here

National Volunteer Week!

Earlier this year, one of our Kindness Couriers, Jeri, dropped off a client’s weekly groceries. He was grateful for the food, but what he really wanted to know was whether she’d remembered the birthday card he’d asked about, for his grandson. She had.

That small moment is most of what Store to Door actually is. The groceries matter. So do the things that come with them: a face at the door, a jar someone opens, a card that arrives in time. Assistance finding a service to help with yardwork. An extra box of food to bridge the game when needed.

This week is National Volunteer Week, and we want to say thank you, out loud, to all of the wonderful members of our volunteer community who make this work possible.

Store to Door Client Belinda wrote in recently to share her gratitude, and made sure we also knew that her cat, Noodles, is “purrfectly grateful” for his regular delivery of Fancy Feast. “What you do has helped me to live a safe, secure life,” she added. “I am beyond grateful.”

That’s the whole picture our volunteers deliver: the personality and the gratitude, the cat food and the independence, the small things and the life-changing ones. THANK YOU.

Together, we are working towards a community in which all people are nourished, connected, and able to age safely in the setting of their own choosing.

Join us at our Volunteer Appreciation Event!

What: A Store to Door Volunteer Appreciation Event
When: Saturday, April 25 9:00 to 10:30 a.m.
Where: Center for Positive Aging, 1820 NE 40th Ave, Portland, OR 97212

What to expect: Volunteer Bingo, Minute-to-Win-It challenges, Garden spoon craft, Breakfast, and a Group photo!

Questions? Email Linda@StoretoDoorofOregon.org

You are invited!

Join us for a morning of breakfast, laughs, and a little friendly competition! We’ll have coffee and pastries, team challenges, a garden craft station, and a small gift to take home.

RSVP:

We have been having some issues getting our form to work–if you do get an error message, you can send us an email at Linda@StoretoDoorofOregon.org to RSVP instead.

Tickets on Sale for Nourish to Flourish 2026!

You are invited...

We are excited to announce that tickets are officially on sale for Store to Door’s Annual Dinner & Fundraiser, Nourish to Flourish!

Join us Thursday, May 28th, at 6:00 p.m. at Nordia House for an evening of great food and drinks, wonderful company, and the chance to make a real difference for homebound seniors and adults with disabilities right here in Portland!

Event information:

When:
Thursday, May 28th 2026
From 6:00 to 8:30 p.m.

Where:
Nordia House
8800 SW Oleson Road, PORTLAND

Dress:
Business casual

Tickets:
$125 per person
$900 table of 8

Dinner Menu:
Catered by Broder Söder

Spring greens salad with roasted shallot vinagrette (vegan) (GF)
Slow braised chicken thigh with soy and ginger marinade, sweet and tangy tamari glaze (GF, DF)
Wild mushroom risotto with white wine garlic mushroom pruee, rice, wild mushrooms (vegan, GF)
Roasted asparagus with lemon and Garlic (vegan, GF)
Brunede kartofler carmelized potatoes and parsley (vegetarian, GF)
Strawberry mousse (GF)
Bread with butter (DF)
Wine, beer, and ligonberry lemonade

A Cozy Night of Community at Hygge Happy Hour

A Cozy Night of Community at our Hygge Happy Hour

What a wonderful, affirming evening!

On February 12th, we gathered to celebrate the incredible volunteers, donors, and partners who make our program work possible. Hosted by our generous partners at NW Natural, the evening was filled with cozy, casual connection; good food and drinks, puzzle and coloring stations, a gratitude tree, and even a therapy basset hound petting station (Shoutout Tucker to ).

It was a joyful reminder that community is at the center of everything we do. Thank you to everyone who joined us; your support makes a direct impact on the lives of those in need in our community!

🗓️ P.S. Mark your calendars! Our Nourish to Flourish Benefit Supper is May 28th. Tickets will be on sale soon!

Store to Door Featured in The Southeast Examiner

We are honored to be featured in the latest issue of The Southeast Examiner, which highlights Store to Door’s work supporting homebound seniors and adults with disabilities across our community.

The article takes a closer look at how our programs help neighbors access nutritious groceries, stay connected, and continue living independently in their own homes. It also underscores something we know to be true everyday: this work is only possible through strong partnerships and a caring community.

We are deeply grateful to the volunteers, donors, and community partners who make Store to Door’s mission a reality. Your time, generosity, and collaboration create meaningful impact for the people we serve.

Read the full article here: https://www.southeastexaminer.com/2026/01/store-to-door-nourishes-body-and-mind/

Volunteer Spotlight: Tim and Sheila Walker

Introducing volunter power-duo Tim and Sheila Walker! Tim and Sheila have been volunteering with Store to Door since early 2024, and have given more than 150 hours of their time since in support of homebound members of our community!

Q: How did you first get involved with Store to Door?

A: I had just retired and a notice came across my Facebook page saying Store to Door was in need of volunteers. The program was all new to us and we were committed immediately.

Q: What keeps you busy when you are not volunteering with Store to Door?

A: Yes, all of the above! We have two grown children, our son lives in Portland and our daughter is in LA. We cherish our family time. Tim is an accomplished musician and plays around town regularly. I follow him. Our black lab, Ellard, accompanies us on our Store to Door deliveries.

Q: What is something that your fellow volunteers would be surprised to know about you?

A: Tim and I both graduated in Theater from the University of Montana, that is how we met. Our life is full of drama and we are fully qualified to “ACT” like we know what we are doing.

Q: What would you tell someone who is thinking of volunteering with Store to Door?

A: It is an incredibly well run organization and fills an incredible need in our community. We have met so many wonderful human beings. Tim said it perfectly when he told a friend, “volunteering for Store to Door, we get way more that we give.”

Store to Door on KOIN’s Everyday Northwest!

Our Executive Director Lori Walker and our Board Chair Jeri Janowsky had the chance to highlight Store to Door’s mission on KOIN’s Everyday Northwest show this morning—including the importance of supporting homebound members of our community and personal impact of our program.

Watch the clip and see the impact that our community helps create every day!

A Message from our New Executive Director

Dear Friends,

I am thrilled to introduce myself as the new Executive Director of Store to Door. It is an honor to join this outstanding organization and to work alongside such a dedicated community of clients, volunteers, supporters, and staff who make our mission to deliver nourishment and connection possible every day.

I just started two weeks ago, but I have already seen the profound impact of our work. Last week, I had the privilege of shopping for one of our clients; speaking with them on the phone during the process impressed on me how personal and meaningful our work is. What we do together is so much more than groceries—it’s about dignity, independence, and connection for those we serve.

Store to Door’s foundation is strong. Looking ahead, my vision is to build on that strength by expanding our support so that we can continue to grow our services to meet increasing demand. We will deepen our partnerships within the community, and leverage technology to make our operations even more efficient and client-centered. Together, we can reach more people in need and strengthen the network of care that makes Store to Door so special.

The generosity and commitment of this community are impressive in every way. Your support ensures that older adults and people with disabilities can live with comfort and security, and I am excited to lead Store to Door into its next chapter of growth and impact. Thank you for standing with us as we continue this important work. My door is always open, so feel free to reach out anytime to discuss the exciting future for Store to Door.

I can be reached at loriw@storetodooroforegon.org or 503-200 3333 x101. I look forward to meeting many of you in the months ahead and working together to strengthen and expand the vital services we provide.

With gratitude and enthusiasm,

Lori M. Walker
Executive Director
Store to Door