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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