Food Assistance
Eating well is essential for our health and well-being.
In the Pacific Northwest, more than 1.5 million people face hunger every day — and nearly one third of them are children.
If you or your family could use help with food and groceries, reach out to one of these community organizations.
Select a region or city
Northwest Washington & Alaska
Food Assistance in Oregon
Cottage Grove & Creswell
Community Sharing Food Box / Groceries
541-942-2176
Food boxes, rent / utility assistance, emergency shelter, limited medical/ dental /prescription.
541-942-2176
Food boxes, rent / utility assistance, emergency shelter, limited medical/ dental /prescription.
Department of Human Services
541-942-9186
Food benefits (SNAP), financial assistance for families (TANF), employment related day care assistance, refugee services.
541-942-9186
Food benefits (SNAP), financial assistance for families (TANF), employment related day care assistance, refugee services.
Rural Organizing Project
503-543-8417
office@rop.org
Meals served Tues 11:00am-1:00pm & Thurs 4:00pm-6:00pm
503-543-8417
office@rop.org
Meals served Tues 11:00am-1:00pm & Thurs 4:00pm-6:00pm
Meals on Wheels
541-682-3353
At the core of the Meals on Wheels service is a nutritious meal, companionship and a watchful eye on the health and safety of our seniors. For those who have trouble getting around, we bring the service to you. For those who can still venture out into their communities, we serve in gathering places, such as senior centers and community facilities.
541-682-3353
At the core of the Meals on Wheels service is a nutritious meal, companionship and a watchful eye on the health and safety of our seniors. For those who have trouble getting around, we bring the service to you. For those who can still venture out into their communities, we serve in gathering places, such as senior centers and community facilities.
Café 60 Meal Site
541-895-2338
Anyone age 60 & older is served, regardless of income. Guests under 60 are welcome to attend for $8 per meal. Mealtimes vary. Call for details.
541-895-2338
Anyone age 60 & older is served, regardless of income. Guests under 60 are welcome to attend for $8 per meal. Mealtimes vary. Call for details.
Lane County Food Resources
541-343-2822
Check Food for Lane County website for days and times of operation.
541-343-2822
Check Food for Lane County website for days and times of operation.
Eugene & Springfield
Bethel Food Pantry
541-688-9085
Eugene residents have access to a network of supportive food pantries that offer a lifeline of assistance. Our comprehensive guide connects you with these pantries, providing detailed information on their locations, hours of operation, eligibility requirements, and the range of services they offer.
541-688-9085
Eugene residents have access to a network of supportive food pantries that offer a lifeline of assistance. Our comprehensive guide connects you with these pantries, providing detailed information on their locations, hours of operation, eligibility requirements, and the range of services they offer.
Department of Human Services
541-686-7878
Toll-free: 800-723-3638
Childcare assistance to eligible families. SNAP (Food stamps) for eligible low-income families and individuals.
541-686-7878
Toll-free: 800-723-3638
Childcare assistance to eligible families. SNAP (Food stamps) for eligible low-income families and individuals.
Florence
Department of Human Services
541-997-8251
Toll-free: 800-723-3638
Food benefits (SNAP), financial assistance for families (TANF), employment related day care assistance, refugee services.
541-997-8251
Toll-free: 800-723-3638
Food benefits (SNAP), financial assistance for families (TANF), employment related day care assistance, refugee services.
Helping Hands Coalition
541-997-5057
Day center for people experiencing homelessness.
Hot lunch Mon, Wed, Fri.
Laundry, food, showers, clothing & travel assistance.
541-997-5057
Day center for people experiencing homelessness.
Hot lunch Mon, Wed, Fri.
Laundry, food, showers, clothing & travel assistance.
Florence Senior Meals Program – Meals on Wheels
541-997-5673
Group meals and Meals on Wheels.
Hot mid-day meal served to individuals 60 and over regardless of income. Donations encouraged
541-997-5673
Group meals and Meals on Wheels.
Hot mid-day meal served to individuals 60 and over regardless of income. Donations encouraged
Florence Food Share
541-997-9110
info@florencefoodshare.org
Provides food free of charge to those in need. Serving Florence and the wider surrounding area. Shopping style pantry focusing on client dignity, choice, and empowerment. If you need assistance or would like to be involved in our mission, please call.
541-997-9110
info@florencefoodshare.org
Provides food free of charge to those in need. Serving Florence and the wider surrounding area. Shopping style pantry focusing on client dignity, choice, and empowerment. If you need assistance or would like to be involved in our mission, please call.
Methodist Church
541-997-6025
Free lunch program on Tuesday & Thursday from 11:30-12:00. Everyone welcome.
541-997-6025
Free lunch program on Tuesday & Thursday from 11:30-12:00. Everyone welcome.
Food Backpack for Kids
541-997-3533
Provide weekend meals for hungry children in Florence and Mapleton.
541-997-3533
Provide weekend meals for hungry children in Florence and Mapleton.
Food Assistance in Northwest Washington and Alaska
Ketchikan, Alaska
Salvation Army
907-225-5277
Providing programs that serve the body, mind and soul. The Salvation Army helps alleviate the symptoms of poverty - and works to address the root issue that causes it.
Shelter, Meal Assistance, Bill Pay Assistance, Employment Assistance. Open M-F.
907-225-5277
Providing programs that serve the body, mind and soul. The Salvation Army helps alleviate the symptoms of poverty - and works to address the root issue that causes it.
Shelter, Meal Assistance, Bill Pay Assistance, Employment Assistance. Open M-F.
Bellingham & Skagit County, Washington
Tutu's Whatcom County Food Hotline
360-788-7328
communityresources@oppco.org
For meal locations & times: Free Food Hotline: 360-788-7328
Home delivery available for those unable to come to walk-in or drive-through services and do not have someone who can shop on their behalf.
For more information: www.bellinghamfoodbank.org/home-delivery; 360-676-0392.
360-788-7328
communityresources@oppco.org
For meal locations & times: Free Food Hotline: 360-788-7328
Home delivery available for those unable to come to walk-in or drive-through services and do not have someone who can shop on their behalf.
For more information: www.bellinghamfoodbank.org/home-delivery; 360-676-0392.
Opportunity Council - Food Stamps / EBT
360-734-5121 ext. 246 or option 3
Living on a budget doesn’t mean that eating a balanced diet is out of reach. Many organizations in the community want you to live well and can help teach you how to cook and eat delicious, nutritious meals.
360-734-5121 ext. 246 or option 3
Living on a budget doesn’t mean that eating a balanced diet is out of reach. Many organizations in the community want you to live well and can help teach you how to cook and eat delicious, nutritious meals.
Bellingham Food Banks
360-676-0392
Toll-free: 800-833-6388
Bellingham Food Bank has provided free food in Whatcom County. We are now pushing 5,000 household visits a week and offer a free grocery program, drive through, and home delivery. We also help to distribute millions of pounds of food to the Whatcom County Food Bank
360-676-0392
Toll-free: 800-833-6388
Bellingham Food Bank has provided free food in Whatcom County. We are now pushing 5,000 household visits a week and offer a free grocery program, drive through, and home delivery. We also help to distribute millions of pounds of food to the Whatcom County Food Bank
SEAS
360-715-7485
seas@oppco.org
The Single Entry Access to Services (SEAS) Program supports families and professionals in Whatcom County to find the resources they need. If you have a child up to 21 years old, or are working with a family who does, our Family Resource Navigators can help you navigate programs and services.
360-715-7485
seas@oppco.org
The Single Entry Access to Services (SEAS) Program supports families and professionals in Whatcom County to find the resources they need. If you have a child up to 21 years old, or are working with a family who does, our Family Resource Navigators can help you navigate programs and services.
Help Me Grow
Finding the right help is hard. We make it easier.
Whether online or over the phone, we can connect you to the resources you need, when you need them. Find essential food, health and child development resources in your community to support your family.
Finding the right help is hard. We make it easier.
Whether online or over the phone, we can connect you to the resources you need, when you need them. Find essential food, health and child development resources in your community to support your family.
Tutu's Whatcom County Food Hotline (Espanol)
360-788-7328
Para conocer los horarios de los lugares de las comidas
360-788-7328
Para conocer los horarios de los lugares de las comidas
Helping Hands
360-856-2211
Mission: The mission of Helping Hands Food Bank is to nourish our community with kindness and respect without judgment.Vision: The Vision of Helping Hands Food Bank is to address the inequity of the food bank experience and ensure every citizen has access to high-quality food and resources to help them thrive.
360-856-2211
Mission: The mission of Helping Hands Food Bank is to nourish our community with kindness and respect without judgment.Vision: The Vision of Helping Hands Food Bank is to address the inequity of the food bank experience and ensure every citizen has access to high-quality food and resources to help them thrive.
Community Action
360-416-7585 ext. 1255
Our vision is a community in which everyone works together to end poverty in Skagit County. Our mission is to stabilize lives, equip people to meet their goals, and build a stronger, more equitable Skagit County.
360-416-7585 ext. 1255
Our vision is a community in which everyone works together to end poverty in Skagit County. Our mission is to stabilize lives, equip people to meet their goals, and build a stronger, more equitable Skagit County.
Skagit Valley Neighbors in Need
360-982-2089
Our mission is to provide food to those in the community who may be food insecure and we work hard to do so. We offer a few different food services depending on your situation. If you are unsure of what might work for you please reach out so we can help.
360-982-2089
Our mission is to provide food to those in the community who may be food insecure and we work hard to do so. We offer a few different food services depending on your situation. If you are unsure of what might work for you please reach out so we can help.
Friday Harbor, Washington
Joyce L. Sobel Family Resource Center
360-378-5246
The Joyce L. Sobel Family Resource Center provides resources, advocacy, help, and education for all islanders to be healthy, safe and productive.
360-378-5246
The Joyce L. Sobel Family Resource Center provides resources, advocacy, help, and education for all islanders to be healthy, safe and productive.
Orcas Island Food Bank
360-376-4445
We nourish current and future generations of our community through food access, education and advocay. We distribute food at no charge, tailored to suit our customers' uniques needs. We strive to offer culturally recognized, age - appropriate, and dietary - specific options, including fresh produce and protien much of which is locally grown or raised.
360-376-4445
We nourish current and future generations of our community through food access, education and advocay. We distribute food at no charge, tailored to suit our customers' uniques needs. We strive to offer culturally recognized, age - appropriate, and dietary - specific options, including fresh produce and protien much of which is locally grown or raised.
San Juan Island Food Bank
360-378-9880
We strive to provide San Juan islander with access to healthy, sustainable and nutrious food in partnership with community donors, local businesses and island farmers.
360-378-9880
We strive to provide San Juan islander with access to healthy, sustainable and nutrious food in partnership with community donors, local businesses and island farmers.
Comprehensive Resource Websites
Washington Connection
Aunt Bertha
San Juan Island Community Resources
Fast and easy way to apply for a variety of public benefits. This may save you having to visit or call an office in some cases. Services for families and individuals include:
Medical assistance (Age 65 or older, blind, or disabled), food, cash, long-term care, medicare savings programs.
Washington Connection
Aunt Bertha
San Juan Island Community Resources
Fast and easy way to apply for a variety of public benefits. This may save you having to visit or call an office in some cases. Services for families and individuals include:
Medical assistance (Age 65 or older, blind, or disabled), food, cash, long-term care, medicare savings programs.
Longview
Lower Columbia CAP
360-425-3430, ext 259
Lower Columbia CAP offers various programs to assist low-income and senior residents needing food resources.
360-425-3430, ext 259
Lower Columbia CAP offers various programs to assist low-income and senior residents needing food resources.
FISH of Cowlitz County
360-636-1100
Giving immediate help to people in need. Including food services, prescription drug, dental, Vision, and other emergency needs.
360-636-1100
Giving immediate help to people in need. Including food services, prescription drug, dental, Vision, and other emergency needs.
Vancouver
Food Stamps - Columbia River Community Services Office
877-501-2233
Washington Connection offers a fast and easy way for families and individuals to apply for a variety of services such as Food, Cash, Child Care, Long-Term Care, and Medicare Savings Programs. Individuals that are age 65 or older, blind or disabled may also apply for medical assistance.
877-501-2233
Washington Connection offers a fast and easy way for families and individuals to apply for a variety of services such as Food, Cash, Child Care, Long-Term Care, and Medicare Savings Programs. Individuals that are age 65 or older, blind or disabled may also apply for medical assistance.
St. Vincent De Paul: Vancouver
360-694-5388
The Vancouver St. Vincent de Paul Society Conference is a Catholic lay organization dedicated to helping those faced with unexpected temporary needs. Food is provided to our clients once every 14 days in our 100% shopping-style pantry. Our homeless population are eligible daily for a to-go lunch bag. We are a partner agency with the Clark County Food Bank and we provide emergency food supplies to individuals and families in Clark County. Assistance is provided regardless of religion, nationality, race, sexual orientation, or gender.
360-694-5388
The Vancouver St. Vincent de Paul Society Conference is a Catholic lay organization dedicated to helping those faced with unexpected temporary needs. Food is provided to our clients once every 14 days in our 100% shopping-style pantry. Our homeless population are eligible daily for a to-go lunch bag. We are a partner agency with the Clark County Food Bank and we provide emergency food supplies to individuals and families in Clark County. Assistance is provided regardless of religion, nationality, race, sexual orientation, or gender.
Clark County Food Bank
360-693-0939
We accomplish this primarily through the distribution of shelf-stable food, fresh produce, frozen and refrigerated food, and bulk dry food products to our network of partner agencies in our county. This network of agencies and meal-serving organizations serve under resourced seniors, individuals, families, and children of diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds. These agencies include charitable emergency food pantries and nonprofit food and meal sites located throughout the county.
360-693-0939
We accomplish this primarily through the distribution of shelf-stable food, fresh produce, frozen and refrigerated food, and bulk dry food products to our network of partner agencies in our county. This network of agencies and meal-serving organizations serve under resourced seniors, individuals, families, and children of diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds. These agencies include charitable emergency food pantries and nonprofit food and meal sites located throughout the county.
Share House, Inc.
360-448-2121
Mon-Fri: Breakfast 8:30am-9am, Lunch 1pm-1:30pm, Dinner 5pm-5:30pm
Weekends & Holidays: Breakfast 9am-9:30am, Dinner 3:30pm-4pm
360-448-2121
Mon-Fri: Breakfast 8:30am-9am, Lunch 1pm-1:30pm, Dinner 5pm-5:30pm
Weekends & Holidays: Breakfast 9am-9:30am, Dinner 3:30pm-4pm