Sisters of the Road Cafe
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Mission Statement
Sisters Of The Road exists to build authentic relationships and alleviate the hunger of isolation in an atmosphere of nonviolence and gentle personalism that nurtures the whole individual, while seeking systemic solutions that reach the roots of homelessness and poverty to end them forever.
About This Cause
Since 1979, Sisters has operated in the Old Town/Chinatown neighborhood of Portland, Oregon. At that time, the Cafe was anonymously christened when a circle containing three Xs - the hobo symbol for good food and hospitality - was chalked on the pavement outside the restaurant door. This symbol became Sisters’ logo. Sisters’ customers, volunteers and staff have been creating community for more than three decades by building long term, stable and mutually supportive relationships. Creating a safe, hospitable space which offers delicious, nourishing food are our priorities in the Cafe. Barter Work: 60% of the meals we serve are earned through bartering. To participate in the barter work program, customers can spend 15 minutes of their day mopping the floor, taking out the garbage, washing dishes, prepping food, or serving meals and earn $1.50 in barter credit, enough for a delicious, nutritious meal and a drink. A customer can barter for several hours, earning enough money to eat for a few weeks at the Cafe. Barter workers can also put “money on their books” to use later, share a meal with a friend, or give their barter credit to a stranger who needs a meal. Paying for meals: All first-time customers are offered their first meal and drink free, as part of our welcome to the Cafe. Returning customers can pay $1.50 or use food stamps/EBT cards. Families and customers who are unable to do any of the work involved in running the Cafe and who have no other way to pay receive their meal free.