WE ALL HAVE A ROLE IN FIGHTING TROUBLE
Courageous individuals and organizations from both the private and public sectors are developing innovative ways of fighting hunger, providing shelter and offering creative solutions in resolving all types of life-changing trouble. If you know of such an organization, please contact us and if approved, we will post the information on our site.
FEATURED HOMELESS SHELTERS
Northwest Shelters
1143 Liberty Street NE
Salem OR 97301
503-588-5828
Union Gospel -Shelter
345 Commercial St NE
Salem OR 97301
503-362-3983
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The Goose Hollow Family Shelter
The Goose Hollow Family Shelter is a temporary emergency shelter at Portland’s First United Methodist Church. Homeless families from throughout the metropolitan area are welcome there. The Goose Hollow Family Shelter serves up to 24 people nightly, November through March. Over 150 volunteers a month join the 3 person staff to operate the shelter.Goose Hollow Family Shelter 1838 SW Jefferson Street Portland, Oregon 97201 503-288-0317
Human Solutions
Human Solutions is a non-profit organization that has served the low-income and homeless in Multnomah County for over 18 years. In the last year we have assisted 71,000 families with affordable housing, skill development, utility assistance and family support services. Two thirds of those we help are children. Offers a continuum of programs designed to break the cycle of intergenerational poverty and ensure that each family becomes self sufficient. Human Solutions 12350 SE Powell Blvd Portland, OR 97236 (503) 548-0200 Voice (503) 548-0292
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FEATURED FOOD BANKS AND PANTRIES
Oregon Food Bank 7900 NE 33rd Drive Portland, OR 97238 503-282-0555
Hope Food Bank 3837 N Gantenbein Ave Portland, OR 97227 503-282-8960
Yamhill Food Bank 800 NE 2nd St Mcminnville, OR 97128 503-472-0457
Crossroads Food Bank 2407 NE 102nd Ave Portland, OR 97220 503-257-9345
Loaves And Fishes 1111 SW 10th Ave. Portland, OR 97201 503-988-4485
North East Emergency Food 4800 NE 72nd Ave Portland, OR 97218 503-284-5470
Allen Temple Food Pantry 4214 NE 8th Ave Portland, OR 97211 503-289-6615
FOOD STAMPS (SNAP) – OREGON
The Oregon food assistance program uses electronic transfer debit cards to dispense benefits to qualified low income people. Food debit cards can be used anywhere that SNAP food benefits are accepted. In order to be accepted into the program and receive a food debit card, it is necessary to first apply at your local state-run office that facilitates the SNAP program: Oregon Department of Human Services 500 Summer St. NE, E-48 Salem, OR 97301 Phone: (503) 945-5600 Web:
FEATURED LOW INCOME ASSISTED PUBLIC HOUSING
GLENRIDGE TERRACE
690 BLACK OAK DR
MEDFORD, OR 97504-8358
541-779-8393
13665 SW LARCH PL
BEAVERTON, OR 97005
503-644-4496
1331 AVALON ST
KLAMATH FALLS, OR 97603
541-883-3106
1121 Coburg RD
EUGENE, OR 97401
541-342-3457
3640 W 13TH ST
THE DALLES, OR 97058
541-298-8181
5025-1 NE 8TH AVE
PORTLAND, OR 97211
541-476-1141
2812 W. 7th STREET
THE DALLES, OR 97058
Phone: (541) 298-4581
5700 N KERBY AVE
PORTLAND, OR 97217
503-283-3541
525 9th St SW
Bandon, OR 97411-9015
541-347-4221
5312 NE 13TH AVE
PORTLAND, OR 97211
503-493-9085
245 S Schoneman Ave
Coos Bay, OR 97420-3180
541-888-8732
5421 NE 14TH PL
PORTLAND, OR 97211
503-493-9085
2090-1 INLAND DR
NORTH BEND, OR 97459
360-694-3343
4333 SE 104TH AVE
PORTLAND, OR 97266
503-261-1266
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Can’t find what you are looking for? The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) provides a National Customer Service Center that is staffed to answer questions about public housing availability in your state. For current information about subsidized public housing call them at: 1-800-955-2232.
TEMPORARY CASH ASSISTANCE – OREGON
TANF is a federally sponsored program that works with your state to offer low income families temporary financial assistance, job training, and child care assistance. For more information visit or call: JOBS (Job Opportunities and Basic Skills Program) 503-945-5600
OREGON LEGAL AID
If you are homeless and/ or going through financial hardship, you may qualify to receive free or low-cost legal services.
OTHER HELPFUL RESOURCES:
Feeding America: Is one of the leading hunger-relief organizations providing food assistance for over 25 million low-income people across the country including children and seniors.
The Salvation Army: Assists children, women, elderly men, addicts and families through troubled times. Find a location near you.
Department of Veterans Affairs: Serves homeless veterans and their dependents.
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSD) and Social Security Supplemental Income (SSI). These two programs help people with disabilities and financial assistance.