Food Resources
Finding Food Resources in Benton County
Nearly 13,000 people in Benton County (about 13% of the total population) get SNAP food benefits through the Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS). This includes more than 2,600 children and 1,100+ older adults.
If you’re someone who receives SNAP food benefits or you or someone you know is experiencing food insecurity, you can find a helpful list of resources below. If you are looking for ways to give to food resources in our community, jump to our How to Help section.
Where to find food in Benton County
- Visit Community Services Consortium’s (CSC) website for a list of food pantries and meal sites in Benton and Linn Counties.
- Visit the ODHS Food Resources webpage to find local programs and food support.
- Use the Oregon Food Bank food finder tool to find food help near you.
- Contact 211info by dialing 2-1-1, texting your ZIP code to 898-211, or visiting 211info.org.
- Older adults and people with disabilities: Call the Aging and Disability Resource Connection of Oregon (ADRC) at 1-855-673-2372 or visit ocwcog.org/seniors-disability/adrc for help finding local resources.
During times of uncertainty, for people receiving SNAP benefits, ODHS recommends:
- Check your EBT card balance often.
- Keep following SNAP rules and reporting requirements.
- Stay informed by following ODHS communication updates. Subscribe here: ODHS communication channels.
- Sign up for an ONE Online account and download the Oregon ONE Mobile app at benefits.oregon.gov to get updates about your SNAP case.
Additional information
How to Help
If you are looking for ways to give to food resources in our community, there are a variety of ways to do so. Consider one of the following actions:
- Donate nonperishable food at one of the local food banks listed here. There are food banks in Adair Village, Albany, Alsea, Blodgett, Corvallis, Monroe and Philomath.
- Donate funds to Linn Benton Food Share to provide the equivalent of five meals for every dollar donated.
- Volunteer at a food bank or meal site. There are many volunteer opportunities at local soup kitchens and food pantries. In addition, Linn Benton Food Share needs volunteers to repackage food, glean surplus food from farmers and grocers, host or participate in a food drive/fundraiser, help with special events and more.