Swindell's Resource Center supports parents and caregivers of children who have special health, behavioral or developmental needs. We provide video resources, information and education to communities throughout Oregon and southwest Washington.
A helpline that connects people with health and human services in their local communities.
The Oregon Food Bank is a nonprofit organization working to end hunger across Oregon and Southwest Washington. They provide free, nutritious food through a statewide network of food banks, pantries, and meal sites with no documentation or income requirements.
In addition to direct food assistance, they also address the root causes of hunger through advocacy and policy work focused on living wages, affordable housing, and healthcare. Overall, they combine immediate support with long-term solutions to help build more equitable, hunger-free communities.
The Oregon Food Bank Food Finder is an online tool that helps people in Oregon and Southwest Washington quickly locate free food resources near them by entering a ZIP code. It connects users to nearby food pantries, free grocery sites, and meal services, with no income verification or documentation required at many locations.
If someone cannot visit a food site, they may have another person pick up food on their behalf using the Authorized Representative form:
https://api.oregonfoodbank.org/assets/download/TEFAP-Authorized-Rep-2025-English.pdf
Instructions for completing the form are available here:
https://api.oregonfoodbank.org/assets/download/Authorized-Rep-Flyer-English.pdf
Program participation is based on self-declaration, and no additional documentation is required. For concerns or uncomfortable experiences, contact equity@oregonfoodbank.org.
The Oregon Kinship Navigator “Find Services” page is an online resource designed to help grandparents and other relative caregivers in Oregon locate support and services for the children they are raising.
It connects families to a wide range of assistance, including financial benefits (such as food, cash, and childcare support), health coverage, local community programs, and family support services. The tool also helps users find county-specific resources and organizations that can provide guidance, legal support, and caregiving assistance.
Many studies indicate that dietary improvements can reduce symptoms of ADHD and Autism.
The Oregon Summer EBT Program provides grocery benefits to help families buy food for school-aged children during the summer. Benefits are loaded onto an Oregon EBT card and can be used at stores and farmers markets that accept EBT. Some families qualify automatically, while others may need to apply. The 2026 program begins in June.
Important information:
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Keep your Oregon EBT card — 2026 benefits begin loading June 4, 2026.
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First-time recipients will receive a new card by mail.
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Questions: summerebtinfo@odhs.oregon.gov
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Paper applications are available in 10 languages.
Important dates:
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June 1, 2026: Call center opens
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June 4, 2026: Automatic benefits begin
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June 5, 2026: Applications begin processing
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September 1, 2026: Application period closes
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September 25, 2026: Call center closes
The Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) Food Benefits page provides information about SNAP food assistance and other benefit programs available in Oregon. It helps individuals and families apply for food benefits, renew services, report changes, and access EBT card support online, by phone, or in person.
The page also includes information about eligibility, the Oregon ONE online portal, and additional resources such as Summer EBT and local food assistance programs.
Some local Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) offices host free food and resource events in the local community. The ODHS Free Food and Resource Events page provides information about free community food distribution events hosted by Oregon Department of Human Services offices across the state. These events are open to everyone, and no identification or ODHS benefits are required to attend. Visitors are encouraged to bring bags or boxes to carry food and other items. The page also connects people to additional food resources and local support services throughout Oregon.
Meals on Wheels programs in Oregon provide nutritious home-delivered meals to older adults and people with disabilities who may have difficulty shopping or preparing food on their own. In addition to meal delivery, the program helps reduce social isolation by offering regular wellness checks and social connection through volunteers and staff. Programs are available throughout Oregon through local agencies and community organizations, and many services are free or low-cost depending on eligibility. Meals on Wheels helps individuals remain safe, healthy, and independent in their homes for as long as possible. No waiting list. No one forgotten. Just a stronger, more compassionate community — one meal at a time.
Meals on Wheels People began in 1970 when three women — Jean Wade, Martha Shull, and Cay Kreiger — saw older neighbors going hungry and took action. Today, they serve more than 28,000 meals each week across the Portland-Vancouver metro area, providing nourishment and connection to older adults who are isolated or at risk. With support from over 2,000 volunteers, they help people age with dignity, independence, and care.
The Oregon WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) Program provides nutrition support and healthy food benefits for pregnant individuals, new parents, breastfeeding families, infants, and children under age 5. Services include healthy foods, breastfeeding support, nutrition education, health screenings, and referrals to community resources. This site includes an eligibility questionnaire, interest from, list of WIC participants/vendors, and links to more info
Urban Gleaners Food Finder is an online tool that helps people locate free food markets and meal resources throughout Multnomah and Washington Counties. Urban Gleaners rescues surplus fresh food that would otherwise go to waste and redistributes it to community members through free food markets at schools, parks, housing communities, and community centers. No identification or income verification is required at many locations.
Free food in fridges and pantries across Portland, OR — take what you need, leave what you don't, give what you can.
The PDX Free Fridge project is a community mutual aid network in Portland, Oregon that helps reduce food insecurity by connecting people to a citywide system of publicly accessible free fridges and pantries. These spaces are available 24/7 and allow anyone to take food or donate extra supplies at any time.
The fridges are volunteer-maintained and offer items such as fresh food, pantry staples, and hygiene products, with no identification or eligibility requirements. The project focuses on improving food access while reducing waste