SNAP help during shutdown

During the ongoing federal government shutdown, families who rely on SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits may experience a delay in receiving those funds.

The Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) will issue benefits as soon as federal operations resume.

If you already have funds on your EBT card, you can continue to use them as normal — SNAP benefits do not expire, and your current balance will remain available.

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Weekly Food Assistance Options

Monday

• Talent Food Pantry – Free groceries, including fresh produce, proteins, and dry goods.
  • Location: 104 E. Main St., Talent (City Hall back parking lot)
  • Hours: 4:00–5:00 p.m.
• Teresa McCormick Center – Free drive-thru food boxes.
  • Location: 2600 S. Pacific Hwy, Medford
  • Hours: 2–4:30 p.m.
• Salvation Army – Food assistance every other week.
  • Location: 922 N. Central Ave., Medford
  • Hours: 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. and 1:00–3:00 p.m.

Tuesday

• Rogue Food Unites: The Way – Medford Family Church
  • Location: 2655 S. Pacific Hwy, Medford
  • Hours: 4:00–6:00 p.m.
• West Medford Pantry
  • Location: 750 N. Columbus Ave., Medford
  • Hours: 1:00–3:00 p.m.

Wednesday

• First United Methodist Church of Ashland
  • Location: 175 N. Main St., Ashland
  • Hours: 2:00–4:00 p.m.
• St. Mark’s Episcopal Church
  • Location: 140 N. Oakdale Ave., Medford
  • Hours: 9:15–11:00 a.m.

Thursday

• Rogue Food Unites – Medicap Pharmacy Parking Lot
  • Location: 49 Talent Ave., Talent (along RVTD Bus Route 10)
  • Hours: 4:00–6:00 p.m.
• Teresa McCormick Center – Free drive-thru food boxes.
  • Location: 2600 S. Pacific Hwy, Medford
  • Hours: 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

Saturday

• First Phoenix Presbyterian Church – Free clothing closet.
  • Location: 121 2nd St., Phoenix
  • Hours: 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

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Additional Resources

Ashland and Talent Residents Only

• Ashland Food Bank
  • Location: 560 Clover Lane, Ashland
  • Hours: Monday–Friday, 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m., and every 3rd Saturday of the month.
  • Requirements: Photo ID and proof of address in Ashland or Talent.

Monthly Food Support

• St. Vincent de Paul – Free food bags available the last Friday of each month.
  • Location: 2424 N. Pacific Hwy, Medford
  • Hours: 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
  • Note: Please call ahead at (541) 772-3828.
     
• PTS Community Care Resource Center
  • ​​​​​​​Location: North end of Phoenix High School
  • Dates: November 21 and December 12
  • Hours: 2:00–4:00 p.m.

For a full list of regional food banks, visit https://accesshelps.org.

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Community Support and Contact Information

Phoenix-Talent Schools’ Community Care Specialists are available to help families access food, navigate SNAP benefits, and connect with other support services. They are also accepting grocery store gift card donations to share with families in need.

Katie McCormick
Community Care Specialist
Phone: (541) 779-1766 ext. 2025
Email: katie.mccormick@phoenix.k12.or.us

Nuvia Pineda (Se habla español)
Community Care Specialist
Phone: (541) 890-5158 ext. 4050
Email: nuvia.pineda@phoenix.k12.or.us

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