Residents of which city are best at donating food? The city governments of Newport and Lincoln City want to find out and have challenged each other to see who can collect the most items during their Holiday 2025 food drive.
The competition aims to collect the most non-perishable food items to support Food Share of Lincoln County and Lincoln City Food Pantry through Dec. 31.
Many of Newport’s city departments have held internal food drive competitions since 2021 that have produced nearly 3½ tons of donations, according to a news release from the city.
“Our Newport team members continue to embrace the holiday spirit by finding meaningful ways to give back, and I’m proud that we are supporting Food Share of Lincoln County once again,” said city manager Nina Vetter. “Issuing a friendly challenge up the coast adds some extra fun to the season — and with this kind of competition, no matter who wins, our communities benefit.”
Lincoln City accepted Newport’s challenge and is collecting donations for the Lincoln City Food Pantry at Coast Vineyard Church. The pantry serves residents of Lincoln City, Neotsu, Otis, Rose Lodge, Gleneden Beach and anywhere in between, according to the city’s press release.
“Lincoln City is in a friendly competition with other communities to help those in need,” said interim city manager Daniel Hunter. “The Food Drive Challenge will benefit the Lincoln City Food Pantry and those who rely on it. I look forward to once again being impressed by the generosity of the people of Lincoln City.”
Lincoln City has four drop-off locations: at City Hall, the Driftwood Public Library, the Community Center, and the police station.
Newport residents can drop off donations at the following locations: City Hall, the Recreation Center and 60+ Activity Center, Newport Public Library, the main fire station, and the public works shop.
