Resources
2-1-1: A contact center that connects Oregon families with referrals to basic needs programs such as food, shelter, health care, and more.
Food
Marion Polk Food Share: A searchable list of local food pantries (food boxes) and community meal locations.
SNAP: Federally funded program that provides monthly food benefits for families.
Grab and GO Meals for Kids: Packed meals that can be picked up for any child or teen 1-18 years old, and anyone with special needs 21 years old or younger.
Farmers to Families: Free produce, dairy, and meat boxes provided by local farmers and food industry partners to anyone in need. No income information or ID required.
Head Start
Family Building Blocks: Early Head Start, COPE Classes, Parent & Family Opportunities, Child Care, Core Classes,
Mid-Willamette Valley Community Action: Head Start, Early Head Start, and Child Care Partnership
Salem-Keizer Head Start: Head Start and Early Head Start
Oregon Child Development Coalition: Migrant, Seasonal, and Early Head Start, Oregon Pre-Kindergarten, Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting, Wrap Around Childcare, and Preschool Promise.
Marion & Polk Early Learning Hub: Connecting and supporting families with Early Learning, Literacy, and parent education.
Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, and Human Trafficking
Center for Hope and Safety: Offers safe refuge and support for victims and survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and human trafficking.
