Observed arrival · 2026-11-11
A Portland help map built for dead zones
BasicNeeds presents a free resource map for finding Portland shelters, meals, showers, restrooms, and other services, designed for use offline after an initial online visit.
- For
- Portland outreach workers and people seeking basic services
- Worth noticing
- The homepage names 10 filterable categories and claims 1,258+ Portland listings, with open-now and overnight-hour handling.
Field notes
The homepage outlines a workflow from choosing a need to viewing nearby places in map or ranked-list form, with hours, phone numbers, and amenities shown at a glance. It says open locations rank first and describes anonymous reports for flagging changes, plus a steward queue for reviewing them. The listed categories include storage and warming centers alongside food, shelter, showers, and restrooms; the app's actual operation is not verified by the supplied page evidence.
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