Resource Book
Table of Contents Food/Soup Kitchens...3 Childcare Resources...8 Thrift Stores...9 Financial/Rental Assistance...10 Medical/Dental Resources...13 Household Items, Clothing, and Furniture...14 Other Resources of Interest...18 2
Food/Soup Kitchens Updated 02-16-12 Resource Alsea Food Pantry Outreach Inc. Phone Number Address Hours Description Volunteering? 541-487-4442 18080 Alsea Tuesday Food Pantry Contact Janelle Highway, Alsea Thursday, 10 Taylor for a.m. 4 possible 541-758-3000 865 NW Reiman Avenue, Friday, 2 9, Saturday, 8 a.m. 9 Food Box opportunities You can volunteer in Healthcare, Housing operations / administrative support, Therapeutic Childcare center and fundraising. To volunteer fill out the online application or contact 541-758-3000 Gerry Perrone, volunteer / internship Coordinator Coastal Range Food Bank South Food Bank Caring Team Ministry 541-456-2141 11663 Nashville Road, Blodgett 541-753-4263 1798 SW 3 rd 541-451-1271 3000 S Santiam Highway, Sunday, 11 a.m. 2 & emergencies Monday & Wednesday, 1 3, Thursday, 5 7, Saturday, 10 a.m. 12 Thursday & Friday, 4 5 Food Pantry; Trading Post Food Boxes for families in South Food Bank & Clothing Bank Call contact number for volunteer opportunities Restocking, Clean-up and Deliveries; see forms Volunteers needed, please call number provided 3
FISH Services 541-752-4688 Benton County (FISH operates through phone calls only) FISH of Albany 541-928-4460 1880 SE Hill Albany FISH of God s Storehouse Lord s Storehouse Jefferson / Scio / Crabtree Food Bank 541-259-3200 First Presbyterian Church, Ash & 2 nd 541-995-8403 180 Smith Harrisburg 541-259-1464 726 West Oak, 541-327-2442 172 North Main Jefferson 12 3 (Call first) Tuesday & Friday, 4 4:30 (Call first) Tuesday & Thursday, 9 a.m 5, Wednesday 9 a.m. 1 (Bring proof of address) Monday & Thursday, 10 a.m. 1:30 Thursday & Friday; first & last full week of month, 9 a.m. 2 Food Box, clothing, personal care products, and referrals to most people in need; Limited assistance with medical, rent, utilities, transportation and ID cards clothing, limited assistance with utilities, prescriptions, ID cards & (transportation for emergency only in the form of gas vouchers and bus tickets) Food Box clothes and some furniture clothing clothing, dishes and furniture; FREE items Always need volunteers, can be trained for phone interviews and evaluation Always need volunteers, call the contact number for more information Volunteers can call the contact number or talk to people at the food bank Volunteers call contact number; must be able to lift at least 50 pounds No volunteers accepted 4
Salvation Army - Albany Salvation Army - Seventh Day Adventist Service Center Sharing Hands Inc. Women, Infants, & Children Nutrition Program (WIC) Linn Benton Food Share Assembly of God 541-928-4774 345 Columbus St. SE, Albany 11:45 a.m. 541-758-1178 By Appointment Only 541-367-4524 /541-367-2658 4 th & Holly St., 541-466-3110 130 Spaulding Ave., Brownsville Monday, 9 a.m. 1 Friday, 10 a.m. 3 Food Box Food Box, rent and utility assistance free clothes, dishes and bedding Small emergency fund to assist with utilities, prescriptions, gas & propane 541-766-6835 Benton County Nutrition 541-967-3888 Linn County 541-451-5932 541-752-1010 545 SW 2 nd St., Suite A, 541-367-2038 890 Mt. View Rd., Sweet Home Friday, 8 a.m. 5 Thursday, 10 a.m. 1 (Call first; can deliver) counseling and monthly food vouchers available for low-income pregnant women, nursing mothers, infants and children Refers participants and volunteers to local groups. Refers donors of surplus food and wood to local gleaning groups. firewood & clothing Volunteers can pick up a volunteer packet and will undergo a background check before being put on a calling list. Contact Susan James, Volunteer Programs Coordinator 5
Ministries (SHEM) SHEM Meal Site (Manna) Soup Kitchen Signs of Victory Ministries Albany Mission St. Mary s Parish Soup Kitchen 541-367-6504 1115 Long St., 845 6 th Ave., 541-451-7667 170 East Grant 541-928-6927 /541-981-8048 120 SE 7 th Avenue., Albany 541-926-8562 728 Ellsworth, Albany Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, 9 a.m. 12 Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, 5 6 Monday & Friday, 4:30 5:30 Sunday Saturday, 9 a.m. 9 Sunday, 7 a.m., 12:30 & 6 Monday & Friday, 5 6 Voucher funds for clothing, propane, prescriptions, rent & utilities Soup Kitchen/Meal Site Soup Kitchen/Meal Site; clothing, blankets, sleeping bags, diapers clothing available; Shelter; case management Open Meal Site (Stone Soup) Soup Kitchen/Meal Site Call Administrative Director at 541-367-6504 for volunteering opportunities. Call for volunteering information. Volunteering opportunities available, leave information on site. Please call Suzy Stothoff or Pat Jacobson at 541-926-1449 Philomath Services 541-929-2499 360 South 9 th Philomath Tuesday, 6 8, Thursday, 9 a.m. 11:30 a.m. Food Pantry Always looking for volunteers in any of the departments. Please visit the department you are interested in and send a message (or phone) to the director of that department. 6
St. Mary s Catholic Church St. Vincent de Paul 541-757-1988 501 NW 25 th 541-258-5405 233 South 2 nd Friday, 1:30 4 Monday & Thursday, 5:30 6:30, Friday, 11:30 a.m. 12:30 Wednesday, 11:30 a.m. 3:30 thrift store, clothing at very low cost, small household items and toys Stone Soup (soup kitchen) Food Box, household items 7
Childcare Resources Updated 02-02-12 Resource Children s Centers Trillium Children s Farm Home Phone Number Address Hours Description Volunteering? 541-737-7745 Growing Oaks Childcare Volunteers for Center: 3731 Friday, 7 a.m. reading in the SW Jefferson 6 classroom and Way, other office 541-753-2519 Monroe type work Center: 1165 Monroe 541-753-0191 Lancaster Center: 3285 NE Oxford Circle, 541-757-1852 4455 NE Hwy 20, Donating money is done through their website or number previously given. Being in contact is the best way to learn about volunteering opportunities. 8
Thrift Stores Updated 02-16-12 Resource St. Mary s Catholic Church Sharing Hands Inc. Signs of Victory The Arc Resale - Philomath The Arc Resale - The Cat s Meow Goodwill Industries Phone Number Address Hours Description Volunteering? 541-757-1988 501 NW 25 th Friday, 1:30 thrift 4 store, clothing at very low cost, small household items and toys 541-466-3110 130 Spaulding Ave., Brownsville 541-754-6661 /541-619-8813 202 NW 3 rd 541-929-3946 936 Main Philomath 541-754-9011 928 NW Beca St., 541-757-0573 411 SW 3 rd 541-752-8278 1325 NW 9 th Tuesday Saturday, 10 a.m. 3 Saturday, 10 a.m. 6 Saturday, 10 a.m. 5:30, Sunday, 12 5:30 Sunday, 10 a.m. 5:30 Saturday, 10 a.m. 5 Saturday, 9 a.m. 9, Sunday, 10 a.m. 7 Thrift shop Thrift Shop Thrift Shop 10% Discount with OSU ID Thrift Shop 10% Discount with OSU ID Thrift Shop (Sales benefit Heartland Humane Society) Thrift Store Complete Volunteer application Complete Volunteer application Volunteer From is online. 9
Financial/Rental Assistance Updated 02-16-12 Resource Phone Address Hours Description Volunteering? Number DHS - Albany 541-967-2078 118 SE 2 nd Avenue, Albany Friday, 8 a.m. 5 SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Volunteers can help around the office DHS 541-757-4201 545 SW 2 nd Suite B, Monday, 7:30 a.m. 6, Tuesday Friday, 7:30 a.m. 5 Assistance Program), TANF (Temporary Assistance to Needy Families), DHS - 541-259-5860 44 Industrial Way, Suite D, Friday, 7 a.m. 5 DV-EA (Domestic Violence Assistance), ERDC (Employment Related Daycare) FISH Services 541-752-4688 Benton County (FISH operates through phone calls only) FISH of Albany 541-928-4460 1880 SE Hill Albany 12 3 (Call first) Food Box, clothing, personal care products, and referrals to most people in need; Limited assistance with medical, rent, utilities, transportation and ID cards clothing, assistance with utilities, prescriptions, ID cards & (emergency transportation only) Always need volunteers, can be trained for phone interviews and evaluation Always need volunteers, call the contact number for more information 10
FISH of St. Mary s Catholic Church St. Vincent de Paul Salvation Army - Albany Salvation Army - Salvation Army - Sharing Hands Inc. 541-259-3200 First Presbyterian Church, Ash & 2 nd 541-757-1988 501 NW 25 th 541-258-5405 233 South 2 nd 541-928-4774 345 Columbus St. SE, Albany Walk-in assistance only Presbyterian Church, 145 W Ash St., 3 (Call first) Monday, 1 3, Friday, 10 a.m. 11:45 a.m. Wednesday, 9 a.m. 11 a.m. By appointment only Friday, 1:30 3:30 541-758-1178 By Appointment Only 541-466-3110 130 Spaulding Ave., Brownsville Friday, 10 a.m. 3 Utility, rent, clothing & medicine Financial Assistance Rent, utility assistance Utilities when funds are available (must have 1 st past due notice to be considered) Financial assistance Food Box, rent and utility assistance Small emergency fund to assist with utilities, prescriptions, gas & propane Volunteers can call the contact number or talk to people at the food bank Volunteers can pick up a volunteer packet and will undergo a background check before being put on a calling list. Ministries (SHEM) 541-367-6504 1115 Long St., Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, 9 a.m. 12 Voucher funds for clothing, propane, prescriptions, rent & utilities Call Administrative Director at 541-367-6504 for volunteering opportunities. 11
Services Consortium (CSC) Albany Services Consortium (CSC) Services Consortium (CSC) 541-928-6335 250 Broadalbin SW, Suite 2A, Albany 541-752-1010 545 SW 2 nd St., Suite A, 541-451-1071 380 Market St., We Care 541-758-2632 545 SW 2 nd St., Suite A, Albany Partnership for Housing and Development 541-296-5451 2078 6 th Ave. SE, Albany Friday, 8 a.m. 5-12 & 1 5 To income qualified households: weatherization, utility and rental assistance and no-interest housing rehabilitation loans Provides financial assistance to Benton County residents in emergency need. Creates affordable housing for those on restricted incomes in Albany; rental and utility assistance; transitional housing Volunteer Opportunities Available 12
Medical/Dental Resources Updated 02-16-12 Resource Outreach Inc. Phone Number Address Hours Description Volunteering? 541-758-3000 865 NW Monday & Patient medical You can Reiman Friday, 8am clinic for volunteer in Avenue, 10am, uninsured Healthcare, Wednesday, Housing 5:30 8 operations / administrative support, Therapeutic Childcare center and fundraising. To volunteer fill out the online application or contact 541-758-3000 Gerry Perrone, volunteer / internship Coordinator Ken and Dot Johnson Children s Dental Clinic Pregnancy Care Center 541-257-2006 1112 NW Circle Blvd., 541-367-2447 1344 Main Sweet Home Monday & Wednesday, 12 5 Free basic dentistry ages 5-18, cleaning, fillings, simple extractions Pregnancy tests, peer counseling and education, referrals, prenatal and parenting classes, maternity and baby supplies, and afterabortion recovery Contact Amanda Lindsey in order to volunteer at the dental clinic 13
Resource Caring Team Ministry Household Items, Clothing and Furniture FISH of Albany 541-928-4460 1880 SE Hill Albany FISH of Career Closet Lord s Storehouse Coastal Range Food Bank Updated 02-16-12 Phone Number Address Hours Description Volunteering? 541-451-1271 3000 S Thursday & Volunteers Santiam Friday, 4 Food Bank & needed, please Highway, 5 Clothing Bank call number Wednesday 10 Furniture Share provided a.m. 3 3 (Call first) 541-259-3200 First Presbyterian Church, Ash & 2 nd Andrea Thornberrry, 541-760-9350 / Karen Mills, 541-737-3847 942 NW 9 th St., 541-259-1464 726 West Oak, 541-456-2141 11663 Nashville Road, Blodgett Tuesday & Friday, 4 4:30 (Call first) 3 (Call first) Saturday, 10 a.m. 2 Monday & Thursday, 10 a.m. 1:30 Sunday, 11 a.m. 2 & emergencies clothing, limited assistance with utilities, prescriptions, ID cards & (transportation for emergency only in the form of gas vouchers and bus tickets) Food Box Utility, rent, clothing & medicine Provides highquality, previously owned, professional clothing to women in need clothing Food Pantry; Trading Post Always need volunteers, call the contact number for more information Volunteers can call the contact number or talk to people at the food bank No volunteers accepted Call contact number for volunteer opportunities 14
FISH Services God s Storehouse Benton Furniture Share Love, INC. & United Way 541-752-4688 Benton County (FISH operates through phone calls only) 541-995-8403 180 Smith Harrisburg 541-754-9511 155 SE Lilly Avenue, 541-757-8111 2330 NW Professional Dr., 12 Tuesday & Thursday, 9 a.m 5, Wednesday 9 a.m. 1 (Bring proof of address) Tuesday 12 & 1 4 Thursday, 10 a.m. 3, Friday, 10 a.m. 12 Food Box, clothing, personal care products, and referrals to most people in need; Limited assistance with medical, rent, utilities, transportation and ID cards clothes and some furniture Volunteers pick up good used furniture, clean and repair it, and deliver to families or individuals who need it. Referral through social service agency Supplies for schools and durable medical equipment; Christmas store Always need volunteers, can be trained for phone interviews and evaluation Volunteers call contact number; must be able to lift at least 50 pounds Volunteers can help in the office, help with any fundraisers and donate money Looking for volunteers to provide transportation, home maintenance, help with events put on by the program and other churches 15
Philomath Services St. Mary s Catholic Church St. Vincent de Paul Jefferson / Scio / Crabtree Food Bank Seventh Day Adventist Service Center Assembly of God Ministries (SHEM) 541-929-2499 360 South 9 th Philomath 541-757-1988 501 NW 25 th 541-258-5405 233 South 2 nd 541-327-2442 172 North Main Jefferson 541-367-4524 /541-367-2658 4 th & Holly St., 541-367-2038 890 Mt. View Rd., Sweet Home 541-367-6504 1115 Long St., Tuesday, 6 8, Thursday, 9 a.m. 2 Friday, 1:30 4 Wednesday, 11:30 a.m. 3:30 Thursday & Friday of the first and last full week of the month, 9 a.m. 2 Monday, 9 a.m. 1 Thursday, 10 a.m. 1 (Call first; delivery available) Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, 9 a.m. 12 FREE donated clothing, diapers, formula, layettes, furniture, and other necessities. thrift store, clothing at very low cost, small household items and toys Food Box, household items clothing, dishes and furniture; FREE household items free clothes, dishes and bedding firewood & emergency clothing Voucher funds for clothing, propane, prescriptions, rent & utilities Always looking for volunteers in any of the departments. Please visit the department you are interested in and send a message (or phone) to the director of that department. Call Administrative Director at 541-367-6504 for volunteering opportunities. 16
Soup Kitchen The Vina Moses Center Career Closet Gleaners, Inc. 541-451-7667 170 East Grant 541-753-1420 968 NW Garfield Ave., Andrea Thornberrry, 541-760-9350 / Karen Mills, 541-737-3847 942 NW 9 th St., 541-367-3190 3031 Hwy. 20, Monday & Friday, 4:30 5:30 11 a.m. & 1 3, First Saturday of each month, 9 a.m. 12 Saturday, 10 a.m. 2 Soup Kitchen/Meal Site; clothing, blankets, sleeping bags, diapers Free clothing and household items to lowincome residents of Benton Co. (need proof of residence); diapers when available Provides highquality, previously owned, professional clothing to women in need Low cost recycled clothing, furniture, and household items. Call for volunteering information. Contact for volunteering opportunities 17
Other Resources of Interest Updated 02-16-12 Resource Outreach Inc. Phone Number Address Hours Description Volunteering? 541-758-3000 865 NW Call 24 hours a Reiman day Shelter; Avenue, Information & referral, advocacy, case management, mental health and addiction counseling 541-738-8552 408 SW Monroe Avenue #L102, Sunday, 9 a.m. 9 Sunday, 8 a.m. -10 a.m., 12 2, 5 7 Messages/Mail kitchen available to store and prepare food that is available; showers Support for people with mental and physical disabilities, helps patients to transition from their shelter to apartments, help with case management, take them to medical appointments, make sure they are taking their medications and keep housing You can volunteer in Healthcare, Housing operations / administrative support, Therapeutic Childcare center and fundraising. To volunteer fill out the online application or contact 541-758-3000 Gerry Perrone, volunteer / internship Coordinator Volunteering availbale in many different areas; call Gerry at 541-758-3000 for details on volunteering 18
Vocational Rehabilitation (Resources for disabilities) New Beginnings Benton County Health Department Signs of Victory Freedom Roadhouse 541-757-4131 545 SW 2 nd St. Suite G, 541-766-3540 557 NW Monroe St., 541-766-3540 530 NW 27 th St., 541-967-8545 120 SE 7 th Albany Friday, 8 a.m. 12 & 1 5 Friday, 8 a.m. 5 Sunday Saturday, 9 a.m. 9 Services for individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or speech impaired (helping find jobs, fill out applications, get jobs and prepare for them) Alcohol and Drug Treatment, Adult Outpatient Program (psychiatric services) Alcohol and Drug Abuse Transitional Housing NO volunteer opportunities Contact Manager, Joan Shields at 541-766-6360 Call 541-766- 6805 to fill out a Voluntary Consent Form or to make an appointment Willamette Neighborhood Housing Services 541-752-7220 / 1-800-403-0957 257 SW Madison, Homeownership center, financial fitness classes, financial literacy program, affordable housing and economic opportunity Volunteering opportunities available. 19