South Benton Food Pantry

(541) 745-8759

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(541) 745-8759

 South Benton Food Pantry
  • Food Pantry
  • Gleaners
  • Senior Pantry
  • Other Resources

Welcome

How can we help?

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Upcoming events

No upcoming events.

Our current guidelines and hours

Updated 3/22

 Our volunteers will still be wearing masks on the inside of the pantry. If you are  sick, we will ask you to wear a mask.


Pantry Hours


1st, 2nd, 4th and 5th Thursdays from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m.

Senior Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m.

The 3rd Thursday of each month 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. If you need food or supplies, before our next distribution, please call 541-745-8759 and leave a message or email us at sbfp2014@gmail.com. We are also on Facebook



About Us

We are in the business of helping people

South Benton Food Pantry is located in the Willamette Valley, in the small town of Monroe. Our food comes from local sources, such as Corvallis Farmers Market,  Linn Benton Food Share and other local farms and stores.  We serve anyone who  lives, works or plays in the Monroe School District and beyond and is income qualified (see below). Our food pantry is able to work with other agencies to find the support our clients need, from food, furniture, housing, access to health care, parenting classes, ESL, and so much more.

We aim to please

Do you have a special dietary need?  Do you know someone who needs food? Let us know. Do you need other things, such as referrals to other agencies? Let us know and we can help. 

We provide free food!

Our goal is to feed those in need and provide the best nutrition available to us. We often have other non food items available, such as diapers, wipes, and soap products. We know on a limited budget, it is difficult to get everything! Please let us know how we can help!

Income Guidelines for 2022

Income/Ingresos


Family Size              Monthly     Annual


  Tamaño de la familia    Mensual      Anual    


1                                                     $ 3,398           $40,770


2                                                     $ 4,578           $54,930


3                                                     $5,758         $69,090


4                                                     $ 6,938          $83,250


5                                                     $ 8,118         $97,410


6                                                     $ 9,298       $111,570


7                                                     $ 10,478     $128,730


8*                                                  $ 11,658        $139,890


For each additional member, add $1,180 per month 


Por cada miembro adicional, agregue $1,180 por mes 


Files coming soon.

What you need to know

To Qualify

We serve all of Monroe School District and beyond, if needed. When you come the first time, please bring a piece of mail, rental agreement or other document with current physical address, if you have one. We cannot accept post office boxes as proof of address . There are income guidelines as well, which are posted above and at the pantry.  If you have a need, we will do our best to help you. 

  

Let's Go Shopping

Get what you need

Currently we are providing a packed food box and offer outdoor shopping for our fresh vegetables and fruit and bread donations. 

Enjoy

We enjoy seeing you each week. If you cannot make it, you can send an authorized person to shop for you. We have the forms you need and the authorization is good for one year, unless you tell us differently.

Covid Response

Current Covid Resources

Below is some local information:

South Benton Food Pantry has free home covid testing kits. Please ask us for one.


Here are more resources available to you:·   

COVID-19 Information Phone line: 541-766-6464

Stay connected, check the following websites for current information and guidance:

    Benton County Covid-19 Website for local guidance.

o  Oregon Health Authority (OHA) Covid-19 Fact Sheets and FAQs in Multiple Languages and for latest statewide guidance. 

o  Centers for Disease Control Covid-19 Website for latest national and international guidance.

o  City of Corvallis

o  United Way of Linn Benton Lincoln

o  Corvallis School District | Philomath School District | Monroe School District | Linn Benton Lincoln ESD

o  Facebook: We encourage you to follow Benton County, OR Facebook page to stay up to date.  

Local response to local fentanyl overdose

Important information

Below is some local information:

Fentanyl has been connected to recent overdoses and deaths in the area. Benton County Harm Reduction Program has teamed up with local partners to provide education, help and testing equipment to help reduce these tragedies. South Benton Food Pantry is partnering to provide naloxone  and fentynal test strips for use, no questions asked. 

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    A Huge Thank You to our partners and sponsors

    Other Local Partners

    Oregon Community Foundation

    Other Local Partners

    Strengthening Rural Families


    Old Mill Center for Children and Families


    Community Health Center for Benton and Linn Counties


    Monroe School District


    B.A.M.

    In other News

    Oregon Community Foundation

    Other Local Partners

    Other agencies that provide much needed services and information on hunger disparities and ways to combat this issue:


     Drug And Alcohol Rehab Programs For Senior Citizens


    The Facts Behind Senior Hunger


    TLC Transitional Living Communities


    Oregon Community Foundation

    Oregon Community Foundation

    Oregon Community Foundation

    This organization helps manage our donor-designated funds from the Margaret Hull Funds. 

    Ralph Hull Foundation

    Benton County Foundation

    Oregon Community Foundation

    This group gives quarterly. 

    The Sharing Gardens

    Benton County Foundation

    Benton County Foundation

    Our neighors grow hundreds of pounds of produce and help display it and give tips on how best to use it.

    Benton County Foundation

    Benton County Foundation

    Benton County Foundation

    Benton County Foundation has generously given grants to help us during COVID 19 and our Seniors with a meal and food boxes. 

    Oregon Food Bank

    All of our Anonymous Donors

    All of our Anonymous Donors

    Oregon Food Bank in conjunction with Linn Benton Food Share provided us with new mini freezers and refrigerator to enhance your shopping experience and provide better temperature control. Thank you!

    All of our Anonymous Donors

    All of our Anonymous Donors

    All of our Anonymous Donors

    We have many people from all over Oregon and beyond that have helped our organization with monetary gifts, gift certificates to local restaurants, and food! Thank you!

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    All of our Anonymous Donors

    Display real testimonials

    Are your customers raving about you on social media? Share their great stories to help turn potential customers into loyal ones.

    City of Monroe

    City of Monroe

    Display real testimonials

    The city of Monroe conducted their first city wide food drive. They collectd nearly 500 pounds of food and household items. Thank you!

    More thanks to share

    MHS National Honor Society Food Drive

    MHS National Honor Society Food Drive

    MHS National Honor Society Food Drive

    Thank you for this year's collection of 253 pounds of food!

    Long Timber Brewing Company

    MHS National Honor Society Food Drive

    MHS National Honor Society Food Drive

    Thank you to one of our local businesses for collecting over 400 pounds of food to help our families during this holiday season!

    Thank you Pacific Power Foundation

    MHS National Honor Society Food Drive

    Thank you Pacific Power Foundation

    Pacific Power Donation

    Provided $2500 for food purchases for 2020/2021!

      

    About the Pacific Power Foundation

    The Pacific Power Foundation is one of the largest utility-endowed foundations in the United States. The foundation was created in 1988 by PacifiCorp, an electric utility serving 1.8 million customers in six Western states as Rocky Mountain Power (Utah, Wyoming and Idaho) and Pacific Power (Oregon, Washington and California). The foundation’s mission, through charitable investments, is to support the growth and vitality of the communities served by Rocky Mountain Power and Pacific Power. For more information, visit www.rockymountainpower.net/foundation or www.pacificpower.net/foundation.

    Thank you local Churches!

    United Way of Linn, Benton & Lincoln Counties

    Thank you Pacific Power Foundation

    Local Churches: Monroe United Methodist Church, Belfountain Church, St. Rose Catholic Church

    Thank you Gibson Straube Foundation

    United Way of Linn, Benton & Lincoln Counties

    United Way of Linn, Benton & Lincoln Counties

    Providng  over $500 of funding for our senior program!

    United Way of Linn, Benton & Lincoln Counties

    United Way of Linn, Benton & Lincoln Counties

    United Way of Linn, Benton & Lincoln Counties

     The South Benton Advisory Council (SoBAC) is on a mission to collaboratively invest in the livability of South Benton County communities through long-term, sustainable projects for healthy children and families. 

    Volunteer Opportunities

    Volunteering

     If you can help or need community service hours, we could use your help. Please be sure that you can lift at least 20 pounds and can give an hour or more of your time. Please call our number and leave a message. Someone will get back to you promptly.

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    Contact Us

    Better yet, see us in person!

    We love our customers, so feel free to visit during normal business hours. Someone is in the office Tuesday through Friday, 9 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. 

    South Benton Food Pantry

    650 Orchard Street, Monroe, Oregon 97456, United States

    (541) 745-8759

    Pantry Hours

    1st, 2nd, 4th and 5th Thursdays from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m.

    Senior Tuesdays from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m.

    The 3rd Thursday of each month 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. If you need food before our next distribution, please call or email us.


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    Our food pantry aims to please. If you have a special dietary need, please let us know. We provide gluten free, low sodium and even pet food!.

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    "We couldn't make it without your help."

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    Donations

    ***NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT***
    "In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based upon race, color, national origin, sex, religious creed, disability, age, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA.
    Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.
    To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the 'USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027)' found online at: http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:
    (1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture
    Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
    1400 Independence Ave, SW
    Washington, D.C. 20250-9410
    (2) fax: (202) 690-7442
    (3)email: program.intake@usda.gov
    This institution is an equal opportunity provider."

    Donations

    Current USDA Food Recalls Udated 01/21/22

    Donations

    • We gladly accept food donations at any time. Please contact Janeece Cook, our program manager. We also, have an account at Umpqua Bank in Monroe. Anybody can leave an anonymous cash donation. Please state that it is for South Benton Food Pantry and they will gladly accept it for us. The link to our 990 N .


     Donations needed

    We currently have a decent selection of food, but we could use:
    condiments (mustard, mayo, salad dressing, jams, jellies, etc.)        

    personal care items:   toilet paper  feminine hygiene products, adult incontinence products,  baby wipes, toothpaste/toothbrushes, soap, shampoo   laundry detergent   dish soap  paper towels  diapers (sizes  5 and 6 and pull-ups), pet food, cat litter

    When donating canned items, pop-tops are always preferable for those without can openers.

    Plastic, paper with handles or clean reusable grocery bags are very useful for those who come on foot, bike, or by car.
    Donations may be dropped off at the food bank during our open hours. Please do not leave donations outside our door when we are not there. Items become damaged by weather or animals.

    Donations of food or supplies

    Donations are accepted during our regular open hours. We accept commercially processed food, fresh produce and personal care items.

    For more info call (541) 745-8759 or email Janeece at sbfp2014@gmail.com


     

    FAQs

    Current USDA Food Recalls Udated 01/21/22

    Current USDA Food Recalls Udated 01/21/22

    If you have questions, send them to us and we will answer them. Look here for answers to your questions.


    1. Are we tax deductible? 

        Yes, we are.  We are a registered nonprofit and our tax ID number is: 

    46-3567773.

    2.  What is our mailing address?

         South Benton Food Pantry, 650   Orchard Street, Monroe, OR 97456.

    Current USDA Food Recalls Udated 01/21/22

    Current USDA Food Recalls Udated 01/21/22

    Current USDA Food Recalls Udated 01/21/22

    Amy's Kitchen Rice Mac and Cheese

    Dole's salads

    Abbeyland Foods beefsticks

    Interstate Meat--High priority recall

    Aplenty plant based meal kit

    Custard Apple Pulp

    Infant Formula--High priority recall

    Airborne Gummies

    St. Benoit French Vanilla Yogurt

    Walmart Buttermilk Pancake Mix

    TWA Mixed Mushrooms

    Licorice flavored olives

    Good & Gather Dried Sweetened Strawberries

    Whole Foods Red Lentil Dal

    Firehouse Bacon Marmalade

    Organics Seasalt Popcorn





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