Find free or reduced-cost resources like food, housing, financial assistance, health care, and more.
Database of Oregon Food Banks and Resources: https://foodfinder.oregonfoodbank.org/
Good and Cheap is a cookbook for people with very tight budgets, particularly those on SNAP/Food Stamps benefits. The PDF is free (ahora en Español!) when you sign up for my newsletter and has been downloaded more than 15,000,000 times. It is also available in print, and for every copy sold we donate one to someone who can’t afford it. https://www.leannebrown.com/all-about-good-and-cheap/
Delicious and nutritious recipes for ingredients found at a food bank: https://wechc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Food-Bank-Cookbook-Email.pdf
SNAP is a federal and state run program that provides a card with funding for groceries to qualifying low income families. The amount of funds given each month is dependent on family income. Ph: 503.945.5600 https://www.oregon.gov/odhs/food/pages/snap.aspx
Pacific Power representatives can help individuals complete an application over the phone for energy assistance up to forty percent off of their monthly bill. Ph: 1.888.221.7070
Jackson Street Youth Program is accepting youth ages 10 – 17 into their shelters in Corvallis and Albany. Shelters provide basic needs, skills coaching and mental health resources.
24 Hour hotline: 800.901.2904
The Corvallis CO-OP offers a program in which families and individuals who are receiving SNAP will receive $1 towards produce for every $1 on fresh fruits and vegetables- up to $20 per day. 1007 SE 3rd St Corvallis, OR; 2855 NW Grant Ave, Corvallis, OR (541) 753-3115
Community Outreach INC is a non-profit organization that provides transitional housing for families and individuals, case management, life skills coaching, food pantry services, free medical and dental clinics, mental health counseling, as well as low cost childcare at Mari’s Place. https://communityoutreachinc.org/ Ph: 541.758.3000
Community Services Consortium provides services regarding essential day-to-day survival, such as food and housing, as well as developing new skills that lead to independence through education, training, and work. Can help with rent for eviction notices. Ph: 541.752.1010; http://communityservices.us/
Chance Recovery is a non-profit agency working in Linn, Benton, and Lincoln counties offering support for those who have experienced, or who are experiencing homelessness and addiction. This organization can help with navigating detox and recovery related social services. 1100 SE Jackson St. Albany has a shelter including family rooms and a warming center. The Corvallis office can assist individuals with filling out job applications, resumes, and applications related to housing and other social services. Chance has a motel voucher program to house homeless individuals and families on a short term basis. Ph: 541.224.7839
Linn-Benton Housing Authority is the governing organization that provides vouchers for housing to low income families in Linn and Benton Counties. https://l-bha.org/for-applicants/
Faith, Hope and Charity offers motel vouchers and shelter to individuals and families who are homeless during times of dangerous weather conditions. Ph: 541.740.5807; https://faithhopeandcharityinc.org/
St. Mary’s in Corvallis offers financial assistance to individuals and families in Corvallis including help with paying utility bills, electricity, rent, as well as gas for transportation. Ph: 541.757.1988; 501 NW 25th Street, Corvallis, OR 97330
Vina Moses in Corvallis
Ph: 541.753.1420; 968 NW Garfield Avenue, Corvallis, OR
Thrift Store Hours: Vina Moses in Corvallis has thrift store hours in which individuals can “go shopping” for household items and clothing for free.
Monday: 1PM-3PM Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday: 10AM-12PM, 1PM-3PM Teen shopping hours: Tuesdays: 3:30-4:30
Back to School Event: Vina Moses hosts a back to school event in August in which k-12 Benton County students may receive a new pair of shoes, a new back pack as well as back to school clothing and supplies to start the school year.
Giving Tree Event: Vina Moses hosts an event called Giving Tree in which families may receive gifts for their children, a Christmas tree, and gift cards to help pay for a holiday meal from a local grocery store.
We Care is a non-profit organization that offers one time assistance paying for utilities, electricity, and rent to avoid utility shut off and evictions.
Ph: 541.203.0102 https://www.wecarecorvallis.org/
St. Vincent De-Paul is a non-profit organization that offers assistance paying for utilities, electricity, and rent to avoid utility shut off and evictions as well as deposits.
