In an effort to bring an ounce of holiday cheer to the streets of Portland, the Union Gospel Mission is putting the "good" in Good Friday with an Easter Day brunch for the city's homeless population. This Sunday, over 900 will feast on hearty fare at UGM's annual event—a heartwarming act of community and compassion.
According to the folks at UGM, the brunch menu is something to behold: scrambled eggs jazzed up with diced ham and cheddar, savory biscuits slathered in sausage gravy, fresh fruit salad, assorted pastries, coffee, and juice. They're even tossing in a snack sack for a later munch. And guests won't have to rush; they can sit and savor the spread or grab a meal to-go, KATU reported.
This gesture goes beyond a single meal. With an understanding of the emotional toll holidays can carry for those far from family and tangled in the web of homelessness, UGM has extended their hands a week earlier as well, providing a special meal at their overnight shelter to mark the occasion.
In the true Easter spirit of rebirth and renewal, UGM isn't just reaching out to those on the streets. They've put together 500 Easter food baskets for families with a roof over their heads, but stretched thin enough to make a holiday brunch a distant dream, "Union Gospel Mission plans to serve 900 Easter brunches to Portland's homeless" by KATU reveals.
Those looking to partake in UGM's showcase of solidarity can join them Sunday, March 31 at 10 a.m. Anyone interested in further details, or in getting involved with the effort, can check out UGM's website for more. If anything, it serves as a humbling reminder that acts of kindness, however small they seem, carry weight in a world that all too often feels indifferent to its struggling brethren.
