Help rebuild the Portland Mercado!

Hacienda CDC’s Portland Mercado was severely impacted by the fire that tore through our main building on January 3rd.  

Thanks to an incredible swell of community support, immediate funds were raised to support the small businesses that make up the Portland Mercado community and were impacted by the fire. Together, community members, businesses, and foundations donated $255,726.31 to directly support these businesses. The Portland Mercado Fire Relief Fund officially closed as of January 30th, 2024. 

Our next step is to rebuild this beloved community space that was lost to the fire. The rebuilding process will require time, planning, and resources and we are committed to bringing the Portland Mercado back to what it once was, if not better.   

Now is your opportunity to invest in the future of the Portland Mercado. Your contribution will directly support our efforts to bring the Portland Mercado back to life.    

Please help spread the word and share this page with your networks.

Together, we can make this community treasure shine once again.  

Gracias a nuestra comunidad – seguimos adelante! 

Q&A 

What happened? Is everyone okay? 

Firefighters responded to a fire at Hacienda’s Portland Mercado early in the morning of January 3rd. The fire started in one of the small businesses located in the Market Hall. Barrio, Xocotl, and the Market Hall sustained significant damage. There were no injuries. 

How did the fire start? 

The cause of the fire is under investigation and is not known at this time. 

How long will businesses be closed? 

The food carts officially reopened on January 26th and outdoor seating is allowed (Fernando’s Algería, Que Bacano!, Havana Station, Tita’s Peruvian Kitchen, Principe Maya and Tierra del Sol). Our market hall and our on-site commissary kitchen, will be closed until further notice due.

What’s next for Portland Mercado? 

We are still assessing the extent of the damage and will share rebuilding plans for Portland Mercado as soon as they are known. 

How will my donation be used? 

Donations to the Portland Mercado Rebuild Fund will be used to support the ongoing efforts to reconstruct the market hall that was lost to January 3rd’s fire.