Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline is a 24/7 service available to individuals facing confusion related to abuse and neglect, including parents, mandatory reporters, and adults. There is no age restriction and the service is offered statewide.
Child Welfare Hotline is a toll-free service for reporting abuse of any child or adult to the Oregon Department of Human Services. It has no age restrictions and is available statewide.
Vernonia Cares Food Pantry provides food boxes every Tuesday and Thursday from 10:00am-2:00pm. The service is available to everyone with no age restriction and is located in Columbia.
Turning Point Community Service Center Food Pantry offers food boxes on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 11:00am-2:00pm without any age restrictions.
Top Notch Thrift Store accepts donations during store hours and offers a free estate sorting service. Their proceeds go to support Saint Helens Senior Center’s programs.
The Bread Place is a bakery that serves freshly baked bread and pastries. They work with local farmers to source ingredients and are open Monday-Saturday from 7am-5pm.
St. Vincent DePaul Food Pantry at St. Wenceslaus Church in Scappoose offers food boxes on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:00pm-3:00pm. There are no age restrictions for those seeking assistance.
Senior Farm Direct Nutrition Program Statewide offers vouchers for eligible seniors to purchase Oregon grown produce at participating farm stands and farmers markets from June 1 to October 31. Oregon Farmer’s Markets also offer a matching program, doubling SNAP purchases dollar for dollar up to a certain amount for seniors 62 and above.