Fred Meyer Kicks Off Earth Month

Community cleanup targets downtown Portland

Fred Meyer volunteering with SOLVE

Fred Meyer, in partnership with the Portland Trail Blazers and SOLVE, is hosting an Earth Month Kickoff event on Wednesday, April 8, from 10 am to 12 pm at Director Park in Downtown Portland.

The event brings the community together for a morning of giving back right in the heart of the city. Volunteers will help remove litter from surrounding streets and public spaces while connecting with neighbors and taking part in a shared effort to care for downtown Portland.

Blaze the Trail Cat and a live DJ, along with music, snacks, and giveaways, will bring energy to the park as the community comes together to kick off Earth Month.

“At Fred Meyer, caring for our communities goes beyond our stores - it’s about showing up for the places we all share,” says Tiffany Sanders, Fred Meyer Head of Public Affairs. “Our Director park cleanup day reflects the pride Fred Meyer associates have in their neighborhoods and our ongoing commitment to positively impacting our communities.

Community members are encouraged to sign up in advance to take part in the cleanup. Volunteers of all experience levels are welcome, and all necessary supplies will be provided on site, making it easy to participate and contribute to a shared effort.

This event kicks off SOLVE’s Earth Month celebrations, taking place throughout April as part of SOLVE’s annual Spring Cleanup, a region-wide effort bringing communities together for litter cleanup and habitat restoration across Oregon and Southwest Washington. For more information visit solve.org/oregon-spring.