Metropolitan Learning Center PTSA

The Holiday Meal Fund

It's Time for the MLC Holiday Meal Fund!
The Holiday Meal fund does a ton to support members of our school community.

Food scarcity, housing insecurity, financial stress, and other obstacles to learning are faced daily by MLC students and their families.

The Holiday Meal Fund is a fund we manage separate from the PTSA general funds. While it is not tax deductible, we are able to provide this directly to MLC families. Your gift will allow MLC families to purchase food and other necessities, for the holiday season and throughout the year!

Click here to contribute

Ways to support our school

Thank you to our Parking Volunteers

We’ve completed our second full season of parking and it has been a fantastic (and dare I say–fun) way to fundraise, but also connect with the larger Portland community as they come to park on our campus and learn more about our school.
Thank you to all who came out this year and helped us park over 1200 vehicles between February and October.
Look for sign-ups to return in February.

Be a Lunchtime Helper!

A great opportunity to help our kiddos to be safe and cared for.
Make sure your background check (https://www.pps.net/volunteer) is complete before signing up.
Click here to see the available slots and sign up!
Check in with Kathleen in the front office. Questions? Call Kathleen at (503) 916-5737. Thank you!

Put those cans and bottles to a good use!

So far this school year we have had 100+ bags donated for MLC which have resulted in over $900 for our school.
Thank you and keep it up!

Grab one of our MLC labeled BottleDrop blue bags to collect your redeemable containers in.
Then drop them off and all the money goes to MLC.

Nearest MLC BottleDrop bag collection locations:
Trader Joe's - NW Glisan and 21st
Fred Meyer - NW Burnside and 20th
New Season's - NW Raleigh and 22nd
Or find a location nearest to you HERE

Click Here To Learn More

MLC Family Guide

Download the digital version of our guide here.

How can we help?

Do you need assistance with groceries, clothing, or other needs?
Please reach out to our social worker, Clement to request a grocery card courtesy of the Holiday Meal Fund.