HASL

11/06/2025

For Jackson County Residents

11/06/2025

🧡 Together, we can make sure no one goes hungry!

HASL is collecting non-perishable food to support local families affected by the SNAP benefit pause.

📍 Drop off donations at 305 NE E St., Grants Pass (entrance in the back alleyway).

11/04/2025

🥫 We’re collecting food to help our neighbors! 🧡

With the government shutdown affecting SNAP benefits, many local families are feeling the impact. HASL is hosting an ongoing Community Food Drive to help fill the gap and make sure no one goes hungry.

Every donation—big or small—makes a difference!

Drop off non-perishable food items at 305 NE E St., Grants Pass (entrance in back alleyway).

Let’s come together and show what community care looks like! 💛

11/03/2025

11/03/2025

Some hour changes for local agencies, here is most recent food bank schedule that we know of! Please share 😊

11/03/2025

The Equity Project of Josephine County invites you to a space where everyone belongs 💙

🎬 Join us for a free Movie & Popcorn Social for people with disabilities, featuring Out of My Mind — a film that celebrates strength and individuality.

🍿 Let’s enjoy snacks, smiles, and community connection together!

📅 Friday, November 14 | 3–5:30 PM
📍 1701 NE 7th St, Grants Pass

10/30/2025

Here is the Josephine County Food Bank schedule. We have printed copies at HASL at our front desk as well 😊

Here is the Food bank schedule..:

10/30/2025

Governor Tina Kotek declared a 60-day food emergency in Oregon.

Earlier this month, the USDA told all states that November SNAP benefits cannot be issued until the federal government shutdown ends or new federal direction is given. Their decision will delay food benefits for about 757,000 Oregonians. This includes children, older adults, people with disabilities, and working families who rely on SNAP to help buy groceries.

As part of the food emergency, Oregon is taking steps to make sure people can still get food assistance:

1. The ODHS Office of Resilience and Emergency Management (OREM) will lead a statewide emergency food team.

2. ODHS will send $5 million in emergency funding to food banks across the state to help them buy and distribute food.

3. Governor Kotek is calling on everyone in Oregon to help their neighbors and communities by donating food or money, volunteering, or taking part in local food drives and programs like the “Blue Bag” partnership with grocery stores.

Learn more about the food emergency and how to help: https://apps.oregon.gov/oregon-newsroom/OR/GOV/Posts/Post/governor-kotek-declares-food-emergency-directs-5-million-to-food-banks-and-calls-oregonians-to-action-as-federal-shutdown-cuts-off-snap-benefits

If you need food now, visit https://needfood.oregon.gov

10/21/2025

If the government shutdown continues, SNAP benefits may not be distributed next month. Local food banks and community partners are stepping up to make sure no one goes hungry. ❤️

If you or someone you know needs food support, please reach out to our local food banks— help is available.

⚠️ Important Update for SNAP Recipients

Due to the ongoing federal government shutdown, the Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) has announced that SNAP benefits will not be distributed in November if the shutdown continues through the end of October.

This could have a serious impact on families here in Josephine County — where more than 25,000 people rely on SNAP benefits to help put food on the table.

The Josephine County Food Bank, along with community partners like the Illinois Valley Family Coalition, is preparing to meet increased demand by purchasing additional food and working with the Oregon Food Bank Network to secure more resources.

Our message to the community is simple:
👉 Food resources are available.
👉 Local food pantries are open to anyone in need.

Please share this information widely so our neighbors know that help is available.

For more information and updates, visit:
🔗 ODHS official site

🔗 Oregon Food Bank Food Finder

🔗 211info.org
or call 2-1-1 for local food assistance

If the shutdown continues, ODHS estimates it could take 4–5 days after the government reopens before benefits are distributed. We’ll continue sharing updates as we learn more.

Thank you to the Josephine County Food Bank, the Oregon Food Bank, and all of our partner organizations for working to ensure no one in our community goes hungry.
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⚠️ Actualización importante para los beneficiarios de SNAP

Debido al cierre continuo del gobierno federal, el Departamento de Servicios Humanos de Oregón (ODHS) ha anunciado que los beneficios de SNAP no se distribuirán en noviembre si el cierre continúa hasta finales de octubre.

Esto podría tener un impacto grave en las familias del condado de Josephine, donde más de 25,000 personas dependen de SNAP para ayudar a poner comida en la mesa.

El Banco de Alimentos del Condado de Josephine, junto con socios comunitarios como la Coalición Familiar del Valle de Illinois (IVFC), se está preparando para satisfacer el aumento en la demanda comprando alimentos adicionales y trabajando con la Red del Banco de Alimentos de Oregón para asegurar más recursos.

Nuestro mensaje a la comunidad es claro:
👉 Hay recursos de alimentos disponibles.
👉 Los bancos de alimentos locales están abiertos para cualquier persona que los necesite.

Por favor, ayude a compartir esta información para que nuestros vecinos sepan que hay ayuda disponible.

Para más información y actualizaciones, visite:
🔗 Sitio oficial de ODHS

🔗 Buscador de Bancos de Alimentos de Oregón

🔗 211info.org
o llame al 2-1-1 para obtener asistencia alimentaria local.

Si el cierre continúa, ODHS estima que podrían pasar de 4 a 5 días después de la reapertura del gobierno antes de que se distribuyan los beneficios. Continuaremos compartiendo actualizaciones a medida que sepamos más.

Gracias al Banco de Alimentos del Condado de Josephine, al Banco de Alimentos de Oregón y a todas las organizaciones asociadas por trabajar para que nadie en nuestra comunidad pase hambre.