Nutrition & Food Pantries
ACCESS
ACCESS helps households in Jackson County fill the gaps — like food, heat, rent, and medical bills with services made possible by the help of community partners, other agencies, and their generous donors.
http://www.accesshelps.org
Ashland Emergency Food Bank
The Ashland Community Food Bank sustainably provides food at no cost to all those in need living in Ashland and Talent and surrounding rural communities.
https://ashlandcfb.org/
Jackson County WIC Program
Jackson County WIC is a public health nutrition program for women, infants, and children. They assist families in getting the healthy and nutritious foods they need during critical times of child growth and development. They also provide breastfeeding support, nutrition education, and referrals to community partners and services.
Visit Jackson County WIC for more information
Medford Gospel Mission
Every weekday evening, the Medford Gospel Mission invites the community in to their restaurant-style dining hall to share in a delicious meal prepared in a full-service kitchen. It’s a restaurant quality meal and experience at no cost to diners. Walk-ins and reservations are welcome.
https://medfordgospelmission.org/services/
Rogue Food Unites
Rogue Foods Unites operates a free mobile farmers market in Southern Oregon, supporting small, local family farms. The program aims to provide access to fresh, local, organic produce, eggs, and natural meats to those who typically lack it, fostering community in the process.
https://www.roguefoodunites.org/
St. Mark's Episcopal Church Food Pantry
The St. Mark’s Food Pantry operates every Wednesday from 9:30 to 11:00 am serving everyone from low-income families, single parents, senior citizens, unemployed individuals, disabled veterans, working poor, and anyone else that comes to the pantry. The food pantry is located at Hafer House on the Church grounds.
http://www.stmarks-medford.org/food_pantry
The Salvation Army
The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
https://jacksoncounty.salvationarmy.org/medford/
Set Free / God's Food Pantry
God’s Food Pantry is part of the ACCESS Food Pantry Organization. Clients can register onsite or at ACCESS and participate in the drive through pantry once a week for a year to receive food at no charge.
https://www.setfreeservices.org/
Teresa McCormick Center
The Teresa McCormick Center provides and connects those in need with emergency assistance, training, education, and other resources. It offers food, clothing, household goods and facilitates access to community resources.
https://www.tmaconline.org/
West Medford Pantry
Drive up pantry distribution for those who want to remain in their vehicle. Walkups are welcome.
https://www.justserve.org/projects/
Cooking Classes
Oregon State University Extension Service
Master Food Preservers are trained and certified volunteers who assist OSU Extension Service in their efforts to provide up-to-date food safety and preservation information to Oregonians.
Double Up Food Bucks
Double Up Food Bucks allows SNAP shoppers to get DOUBLE the fruits and vegetables at Community Supported Agriculture farm shares, Farmers Markets, Farm Stands, and Grocery Stores across Oregon!
https://doubleuporegon.org/