Free food pantries, meals, and groceries Jackson County and Medford Oregon.
Several food banks, free emergency pantries and faith based groups in Jackson County provide support to the low-income. While they try not to turn anyone away that may be facing hunger, the food pantries near you (listed below) do have limited resources and hours. Residents of the county, including the city of Medford, can find everything from free groceries, personal toiletries, Meals on Wheels or clothing and information on public aid. There is also a phone number at the bottom of the page for more locations of food banks and hunger prevention programs.
The leading distribution centers to contact in Jackson County for free food today are below. Based on donation levels, and the number of volunteers that are working at the food pantry, they may have some or all of the following. Non-profits will have canned goods, fresh fruits and vegetables, baby formula, meats, and more. Many have personal toiletries or hygiene supplies. A focus is on feeding children in Jackson County as well as senior citizens.
While there are no guarantees, a location may also offer clothing or special holiday meals, including at Christmas or Thanksgiving. Some sites will also direct people living in poverty to SNAP food stamps or similar aid, such as USDA surplus commodities. Even find emergency SNAP food stamps.
Jackson County Social Service office Main address: 3630 Aviation Way Way Medford, Oregon (541)779.6691 The main food stamp application site is here. Other programs that are part of Access include grants for energy bills, care for seniors, and housing. Or residents can stop by the Department of Human Services at 800 Cardley Avenue, Medford, Oregon. Call (541)776-6120.
Northwest Seasonal Workers Association Address is 203 N Oakdale Avenue Medford, OR 97501 (541) 773-6811 They support seasonal workers, farm workers and immigrants. They are volunteer driven. Emergency food, clothes, information and more may be offered from the self-help 11-Point Benefit Program.
Cornerstone Christian Church 608 North Bartlett Medford, Oregon Call (541)773-8163 A pantry and soup kitchen are run by the non-profit, faith based charity.
First Presbyterian Church Address of food bank is 85 South Holly Street Medford, Oregon They run an emergency food box distribution program. Call (541)779-1711.
Seventh Day Adventist Community Main address is 1900 Greenwood Medford, Oregon (541)772-5179
Food and Friends 155 North First Street Central Point, Oregon (541) 664-6676 This charity agency runs a low cost Meals on Wheels service. Seniors and the disabled in Jackson County are the main clients.
Interfaith Care Community Medford 10 West Jackson Medford, Oregon Phone - (541)779-8564 Clothing, free food, holiday meals, prescription and household items are offered. They also partner with Goodwill to offer vouchers for items. There may be soup, rice, pasta, and even stuff like soap, laundry detergent or feminine products.
Gleaning Network 211 North Front Central Point, Oregon Phone - (541)664-5244
Medford Gospel Mission The food bank is at 125 West Jackson Medford, Oregon Phone – (541)779-1597
Ashland Community Center 59 Windburn Way, Ashland, Oregon Call (541)482-9625 The Caring Friends program is a free weekly dinner. It is for the very low income and really anyone that needs a hot meal, including the homeless.
Sacred Heart Catholic Church 499 South Ivy Medford, Oregon (541)779-4661 Hot meals, boxed food, formula, and more is disbursed.
St. Vincent de Paul Society Rogue Valley Council 2424 North Pacific Highway Medford, Oregon (541)772-3828 A pantry and meal service is run.
The Salvation Army 922 North Central Avenue Medford, Oregon The pantry service can be reached (541)772-8149. Other programs range from a thrift store, which may have Christmas toys, to a shelter for the homeless. Non-perishable and fresh foods are offered. Or get Easter, Thanksgiving or Christmas meals as well as paper products, diapers, baby formula and hygiene supplies. More on Salvation Army Jackson County Oregon.
Maslow Project 500 Monroe Street Medford, OR 97501 (541) 608-6868 This focuses on hunger prevention. Surplus USDA commodities may be offered too.
Uncle Food’s Diner - Wesley Hall/Methodist Church Location is 165 North Main Street Ashland, Oregon For hours or to apply, dial (541)482-9625.
Upper Rogue Community Center 22465 Highway 62 Shady Cove, Oregon Main phone - (541)878-2702 The pantry is open five days per week.
West Medford Family Center Services Integration Site 914 West Main Street Medford, Oregon (541)734-7516 The agency can help Jackson County families apply for SNAP food stamps, WIC, and more.
Additional free food near you in Jackson County
For more information on hunger prevention programs, dial 541.779.6691. There are more free food pantries for immediate access to groceries, applications to USDA programs including school lunches, weekend backpack programs for students and more. Staff can direct families to additional pantries or support services.
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