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DHS – Aging & People with Disabilities
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) under DHS – Aging & People with Disabilities provides food assistance to eligible seniors and people with disabilities in Oregon. This program helps individuals access healthy and nutritious food options by offering monthly benefits that can be used to purchase food at authorized retailers.
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Columbia Pacific Food Bank
Columbia Pacific Food Bank is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing food to emergency food pantries and hunger-relief agencies in Columbia County, helping to fight food insecurity and hunger in the local community.
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CAT Food Boxes (Seniors Program)
CAT Food Boxes is a program that offers homebound seniors with disabilities or illnesses to receive food distribution through direct purchase. It focuses on providing assistance to older adults and is available in Columbia.
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Brown Bag Program – Grace Baptist Church
Grace Baptist Church’s Brown Bag Program provides food on the last Wednesday of the month from 1-3pm and a free lunch on the day of food distribution, with no age restrictions.
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Bargains on Bridge Street
Bargains on Bridge Street is a store offering re-saleable clothing, household goods, and small furniture. They accept donations during store hours and the proceeds support Vernonia Senior Citizens’ programs. The store can be found on Facebook.
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Barbara Bullis Memorial HELP Food Pantry – St. Helens
Barbara Bullis Memorial HELP Food Pantry, located in St. Helens, offers weekly food boxes to those in need with no age restriction, serving the Columbia community.
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Safe Place
Safe Place is a 24/7 drop-in shelter for youth that offers access to essential services while longer-term housing is found. It is open at all times and provides a safe haven for youth in need.
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SAFE of Columbia County–The Safe Shelter
SAFE of Columbia County is an emergency shelter and support service for victims of domestic violence, stalking, and/or sexual assault, and their children, with crisis lines available 24/7 for immediate assistance.