Astoria Harvest:

Community Resources & Mutual Aid

WHO We Are

Astoria Harvest is a grassroots community network of neighbors, volunteers, and local organizations working together to strengthen mutual aid and resource sharing in Clatsop County. We're everyday people who believe in the power of community care, circular economies, and the abundance that comes from sharing what we have with those who need it.

WHAT We're Doing

We're creating accessible pathways for community members to share resources, reduce waste, and support one another through:

  • Food Swaps: Exchange homegrown produce, preserves, baked goods, and surplus pantry items

  • Clothing Swaps: Refresh wardrobes sustainably while keeping textiles out of landfills

  • Seasonal Events: Community gatherings like Thriftmas that celebrate giving, sharing, and connection

  • Resource Mapping: Acting as a hub to connect people with existing mutual aid networks, food banks, community gardens, and support services throughout Clatsop County

WHERE We Gather

We host events throughout Astoria and Clatsop County, creating accessible meeting points for our community. Specific locations are announced for each event through our website and social channels. We meet wherever community gathers—parks, community centers, libraries, and local businesses that share our values.

WHY This Matters

We're not reinventing the wheel—we're acknowledging that amazing resources and generous people already exist in our community. What's often missing is the connection point. Astoria Harvest exists to:

  • Bridge the gap between abundance and need

  • Reduce isolation by creating spaces for genuine community connection

  • Honor traditional practices of sharing, trading, and mutual support

  • Keep usable goods circulating instead of becoming waste

  • Build resilience through relationship and reciprocity

  • Make mutual aid accessible and joyful, not just crisis-driven

WHEN We Connect

  • Ongoing: Resource directory available 24/7 on our website

  • Seasonal Swaps: Quarterly clothing and monthly food exchanges

  • Special Events: Holiday gatherings like Thriftmas, harvest celebrations, and community skill-shares

  • As Needed: Crisis response and emergency resource mobilization when community members face urgent needs

HOW It Works

For Participants:

  1. Check our website or social media for upcoming events

  2. Show up with items to share (or not—coming empty-handed is always welcome)

  3. Connect with neighbors, exchange resources, and discover what our community offers

  4. Take what you need, share what you can, and spread the word

For the Community:

  • We curate and share information about existing resources (food banks, mutual aid funds, support services)

  • We create low-barrier events where everyone feels welcome

  • We operate on gift economy principles—no transactions, just circulation

  • We adapt to community needs and feedback

For Organizations:

  • We amplify your work and help community members find you

  • We collaborate rather than compete

  • We recognize that together we're stronger than any single organization

Our Values

Abundance Over Scarcity: There's enough when we share Access Over Gatekeeping: Everyone belongs at the table Connection Over Transaction: Relationships matter more than exchanges Dignity Over Charity: Mutual aid, not pity Action Over Perfection: Start where we are with what we have

Get Involved

Whether you have resources to share, time to volunteer, space to host, or simply want to be part of a connected community—there's a place for you at Astoria Harvest.

Upcoming: Thriftmas & Clothing Swap—a celebration of second-hand joy and community giving this holiday season.

Astoria Harvest: Growing community through sharing.