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Food
Struggling to put food on the table? You're not alone. Many programs offer assistance, from food pantries and meal delivery services to community kitchens and SNAP benefits. These resources can help bridge the gap and ensure you and your family have access to nutritious meals. Don't hesitate to reach out – there are people and organizations ready to support you.
Columbia Pacific Food Bank is Columbia County’s regional food bank. Donation distribution of food and resources through local community food pantries and programs. Serving the need of 1 in 4 of the population.
"Brown Bag" is a supplemental food distribution program, partnering with Columbia Pacific Food Bank. We distribute food the last Wednesday of every month, between the hours of 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm. from our church site at 58690 Ross Rd., Warren, OR. "Brown Bag" is open to all low income persons or families needing extra help. You may pick up an application at Grace Baptist Church or Columbia Pacific Food Bank, 474 Milton Way, St. Helens, OR. 503.397.9708.
Community Meals has happily fulfilled their goal helping our hurting community the past 3 ½ years and as they look to the future they see an increasing need, with more job losses coming to our area. This meal program is committed to continue “to serve our neighbors with dignity, respect and hospitality.”
OregONE Benefits is your one-stop shop for accessing essential social services in Oregon. 1 Whether you need help with food assistance (SNAP), medical coverage (Oregon Health Plan), cash aid, or childcare, OregONE makes it easy to apply and manage your benefits. 1 You can apply online, by phone, or in person, and the website provides helpful resources and information to guide you through the process.
Partners for a Hunger-Free Oregon envisions a future where all Oregonians are free from hunger, and where our communities can live in true food justice and food sovereignty. A future where everyone can access affordable, nourishing, and culturally appropriate food, and equity is built into every part of the food system.
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) provides monthly food benefits to help you buy healthy food.
This program helps people pay for groceries, learn about nutrition, and get job training and support. SNAP helps you stretch your food budget, but may not meet all your food needs.