Harrisburg - Emergency & Assistance Resources

This webpage was set up to provide information and assistance to citizens in relation to emergencies, needing assistance, and for other resources, such as access to information in relation to coronavirus. 

Find the 2024 Holiday Resource Guide for Linn County by following the link below; there is also a brochure that you can access at the bottom of this webpage.  

https://linntogether.org/news-events/2024-holiday-resource-guide-for-linn-benton-lincoln-counties/

This information includes access to locations with assistance, such as utilities, food and childcare assistance. 

There are assistance programs available during the rest of the year too.  Please download the list of Linn County and Benton County Food Assistance Programs at the bottom of the page.  The handout includes Linn, Benton, and Lincoln counties.  Below are the Linn County organizations.   You can also go online at oregonfoodfinder.org, or call 2-1-1 to find a pantry, free food market or meal site near you.  For Snap benefit questions, call 1-800-699-9075, or find an office by visiting one.oregon.gov/general/locateanoffice. 

The Oregon Cascades West Council of Governments webpage has multiple resources, including those for the general community, as well as seniors & disabilities services.  https://www.ocwcog.org/community-services-programs/ and   http://www.ocwcog.org/seniors-disability/

Linn County Food Assistance Programs

Albany Helping Hands Shelter
A faith-based non-denominational organization and a 501 (c)(3) non-profit. They operate a shelter for those experiencing homelessness and a three-meal-a-day kitchen for their residents and anyone who walks through their doors.

Hours of Operation: 24/7
Address: 619 9th Ave SE Albany, OR 97322
Phone: (541) 926-4036
Website: https://www.albanyhelpinghands.com/

River Center Food Bank
Hours of Operation: Monday 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Address: 3000 S. Santiam Hwy Lebanon, OR 97355
Phone: (541) 451-1271
Website: https://www.therivercenter.net/caring-team-ministry

FISH of Albany
Food: On Weekdays, volunteers distribute a 3-5 day supply of nutritionally balanced groceries partnered with USDA commodities to households in the greater Albany school district. Households can receive a food box once every 30-day period. Call the office to make an appointment for the same day. Residency will be confirmed with mail that shows names and addresses.

Snacks for Packs: A weekend food program for eligible students in a GAPS school experiencing food insecurity.  Contact your school to sign up.

Address: 1035 SE 2nd Avenue, Albany, OR 97321
Phone: 541-928-4460
Website: https://www.fishofalbany.com/emergency-services.html

FISH of Lebanon
Hours of Operation: Tuesday & Friday starting at 1:00 pm (Call between 9-12 for a same-day appointment)
Address: 540 2^nd Street, Lebanon, OR 97355
Phone: (541) 259-3200
Website: https://www.facebook.com/fishoflebanon/

God’s Storehouse
Hours of Operation: Tuesday & Thursday 9:00 am – 4:30 pm
Address: 180 Smith Street, Harrisburg, OR 97446
Phone: (541) 995-8403
Website: https://gods-storehouse.edan.io/

Lebanon Soup Kitchen
Both in-person dining and take-out dinners are available. Meals are free for anyone.

Hours of Operation: Monday, Wednesday & Friday 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Address: 170 East Grant Street, Lebanon, OR
Phone: (541) 451-7667
Website: http://www.fcclebanon.org/soup-kitchen.php

Hope Church Food Bank – Sweet Home
Hours of Operation: Thursday 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Address: 890 Mountain View Road, Sweet Home, OR
Phone: (503) 779-8745
Website: https://www.hope.church/sweethomefood

Jefferson Community Food Pantry (behind United Methodist Church)
Hours of Operation: Wednesday 3:00–6:00 pm
Address: 310 N Second Street, Jefferson, OR
Phone: (503) 510-7126
Website: https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Community/Jefferson-Community-Food-Pantry-1055268181186110/

The Lord’s Storehouse
Hours of Operation: Monday & Thursday 10:00 am – 1:30 pm
Address: 726 W Oak Street, Lebanon, OR 97355
Phone: (541) 259-1265
Website: https://www.lebanonfirstassembly.com/the-lords-storehouse

The Salvation Army Food Bank – Albany
Serves Linn and Benton County. This is a shopping-style pantry with a food box available once every 30 days. Bread and produce are available during business hours.

Hours of Operation: Monday, Wednesday & Friday 9:00 am – 11:30 am
Address: 345 Columbus SE, Albany, OR
Phone: (541) 928-4774
Website: https://albany.salvationarmy.org/albany/cure-hunger/

Sharing Hands Food Bank
No proof of income or appointment is required.

Hours of Operation: Wednesday & Friday 10:30 am – 3:00 pm
Address: 439 N. Main St, Brownsville, OR 97327
Phone: (541) 466-3003
Website: https://sharinghands.org/food-bank/

Sweet Home Emergency Ministries
Emergency Food Box Program:

• Hours of Operation: Tuesday, Wednesday & Saturday 9:00 am – 11:30 am (except 2nd Saturday of the month or major holidays)
• Address: 1115 Long Street, Sweet Home, OR
• Phone: (541) 367-6504

Manna Meals Program (To-Go Dinner):

• Hours of Operation: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday 5:00 pm
• Address: 845 6th Ave, Sweet Home, OR 97386
• Website: http://www.shemfoodbank.org/available-services/

St. Mary’s Catholic Church Soup Kitchen
Inside dining available

Hours of Operation: Monday, Wednesday & Friday 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Address: 822 SW Ellsworth St, Albany, OR 97321
Phone: (541) 926-1449
Website: https://stmarysalbany.com/soup-kitchen/

Do you want to know how to protect your family and friends in an emergency?  Then please go to this website:  https://www.ready.gov/.  You can learn how to build an Emergency Supply Kit, and a Go-Bag.  There are a lot of great resources on this website!

Information and resources for citizens and businesses are attached at the bottom of the web page. In addition, if you are in need of help and support, the Oregon Health Authority has a website with resources available to you.  https://govstatus.egov.com/or-oha-covid-resources.

The Safe and Strong website is an excellent resource for assistance with mental health.  https://www.safestrongoregon.org/mental-emotional-health

Harrisburg Citizens looking for more information in relation to the Coronovirus Response by the State of Oregon can follow this link to the Oregon Health Authority website:   https://www.oregon.gov/oha/PH/DISEASESCONDITIONS/DISEASESAZ/Pages/emerging-respiratory-infections.aspx

Please direct any questions about the forms provided to the authority who issued them, such as the Governor's Office, or the Oregon Health Authority.