Youth Nutrition, Health, Safety & Wellbeing

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

MASLOW Project

The Maslow Project empowers homeless youth ages 21 or younger and families with minor children who are currently, have recently or are at risk of becoming unhoused with food, hygiene, clothing, school supplies, education and housing navigation resources.
https://www.maslowproject.com/

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.
http://setfreemedford.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/

Assistance w/ Food Stamps


Self Sufficiency / DHS

The Oregon Department of Human Services (DHS) Self-Sufficiency Programs serve Oregonians of all ages through a variety of programs and partnerships. These programs include the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF), childcare assistance and refugee services.
https://www.oregon.gov/odhs/agency/pages/ssp.aspx

Sign up for OHP
Connecting to Healthcare Coverage

Help using My Oregon Health Plan or Coordinated Care Organization (CCO) benefits:

https://healthcare.oregon.gov/Pages/find-help.aspx

OHP Eligibility: https://www.oregon.gov/oha/hsd/ohp/pages/eligibility.aspx#

Coordinated Care Organizations


AllCare Health

AllCare Health is a physician-led organization dedicated to improving the health and well-being of everyone in Southern Oregon by ensuring everyone has the access to the care and support they need to grow and thrive. AllCare offers a wide range of quality health plans and services designed to meet the needs of the region’s diverse communities.
https://www.allcarehealth.com

Jackson Care Connect (JCC)

Jackson Care Connect is a nonprofit, local Coordinated Care Organization for Oregon Health Plan (OHP) members in Jackson County. It works with a network of primary care providers, dentists, behavioral health providers and specialists to deliver the comprehensive, coordinated, affordable care you need.
https://www.jacksoncareconnect.org/home

Domestic Violence


Community Works

Community Works supports and empowers anyone impacted by domestic and sexual violence.  They provide crisis support, safe housing, and they’re in the community to help whenever needed.
https://www.community-works.org/

Planned Parenthood

Planned Parenthood’s Medford Health Center offers a variety of services and education related to sexual and reproductive health, as well as primary care services, by appointment. They also offer expert, trusted telehealth services by video, phone, chat, or text. Various forms of payment and insurance are accepted, and financial assistance may be available for those who qualify.
https://www.plannedparenthood.org/health-center/oregon/medford/97501/medford-health-center-2367-91380

Jackson County SART

Jackson County SART (Sexual Assault Response Team) provides comprehensive services to support survivors of sexual assault in Jackson County, Oregon. Services include free, immediate care, K-12 prevention education and assistance with reporting to law enforcement.
SART - https://www.jacksoncountysart.org/

IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING A CRISIS, PLEASE CALL 988 SUICIDE & CRISIS LIFELINE