We are growing and helping more families
We recently purchased the Monroe United Methodist Church. We will be adding additional services to better serve our community
Help Our Cause
Your support and contributions will enable us to meet our goals and improve conditions. Your generous donation will fund our mission.
Our current guidelines and hours
Updated 09/22
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. 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!
What you need to know
To Qualify
You must meet the USDA -TEFAP eligibility. 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.
A Huge Thank You to our partners and sponsors
Other Local Partners
Oregon Community Foundation
Other Local Partners
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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
We would like to thank OCF for the recent $50,000 donation to allow us to purchase our permanent home.
About Oregon Community Foundation
Oregon Community Foundation (OCF) puts donated money to work to improve lives for all Oregonians. In partnership with donors and volunteers, OCFhas distributed more than $2 billion to communities since 1973. Through grantmaking, research, advocacy and community-advised solutions, OCF helps create measurable change. During a time of catastrophic challenges across the state, OCF responded quickly and urgently — distributing more than $560 million in grants and scholarships from 2020 to 2021. In that time, OCF supported more than 4,000 nonprofits throughout Oregon, working to address urgent and ongoing needs. Individuals, families, businesses, and organizations can work with OCF to create charitable funds to support diverse communities and expand opportunities across the state. For more information, please visit: oregoncf.org.
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
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Thank you for the recent support from the James and Cheryl Jordan fund to support our current rebuild of the kitchen.
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
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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
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The city of Monroe conducted their first city wide food drive. They collected 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 140 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
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.
Energy Trust of Oregon
Energy Trust of Oregon
Energy Trust of Oregon
Energy Trust of Oregon provided our buildings with LED lighting and 8 hours of time to put in the lighting. Thank you!
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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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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USDA
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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, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.
Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.
To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online at: Discrimination Complaint Form from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by mail:
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; or
fax: (833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or
email: Program.Intake@usda.gov
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
07/25/2022
Donations
Current USDA Food Recalls Udated 11/15/22
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 in the 2777 account and they will gladly accept it for us. The link to our 990 N . Please note that the IRS requires that an acknowledgment from us in order to use it on your taxes, if you deduct on your taxes.
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 women's medium incontinence products, toothpaste/toothbrushes, soap, shampoo, laundry detergent, dish soap, paper towels, diapers (sizes 5 and 6 and pull-ups), cat food
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 11/15/22
Current USDA Food Recalls Udated 11/15/22
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, PO Box 396, Monroe, OR 97456.
3. How can I donate? Please make checks payable to South Benton Food Pantry and Monroe Umpqua Bank will accept them or you can mail them to
P.O. Box 396
Monroe, OR 97456
We can also accept donations at Umpqua Bank in account ending in 2777.
Current USDA Food Recalls Udated 11/15/22
Current USDA Food Recalls Udated 11/15/22
Current USDA Food Recalls Udated 11/15/22
Tiramisu Twist Cookies Almonds and Hazelnuts
Everything But The Sushi & Dumplings” Sauce
NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® STUFFED Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough with Fudge Filling Products
Bob Evans Italian Pork Sausage
TastyKake and Mrs. Freshley’s Glazed Pies
Drizzilicious Mini Rice Cakes 4oz & .74oz and Popcorn 3.6oz
SimDaniele International LLC Recalls Ready-to-Eat Sausage Products mered Soup, Chicken & Gnocchi
New Seasons Homestyle Pizza Sauce
Rao’s Homemade Brand Roasted Red Peppers with Portobello Mushrooms