Community Resources
Local Resources
Oregon Food Bank in Gaston
The Wapato Valley Church runs the Oregon Food Bank in Gaston. It is open at the Hub every Thursday from 5 - 7pm at 201 Front St., Gaston, OR 97119. They provide a week's worth of food for a family every week. No ID required. For more information please see https://www.wapatovalley.org/food-pantry-clothes-closet
Gaston Clothes Closet
The Gaston Clothes Closet is located in The Hub on Front Street, next to Wapato Valley Church (201 Front St, Gaston, OR 97119).
They are open Thursdays from 5-7 p.m. and available to anyone who has a need, free of charge. They are also open 3-7pm on the third Thursday of every month. They currently have clothing available for infants, youth, teens and adults.
https://www.facebook.com/GastonClothesCloset
Eye Exam/Glasses
Pacific Eye Care (through the Optometry School at Pacific University) offers a free eye exam/free pair of glasses voucher for needs-based requests.
Phone number: 503-352-2020. They will inquire about your annual income.
Address: 2221 Pacific Ave, Forest Grove, OR 97116
Gg’s House
Gg's House is a nonprofit organization that can help meet needs in the following areas:
- Personal hygiene items
- Clothing
- Food
- Household cleaning products
- Towels
- Sheets and Blankets
- Household items
- Incontinence supplies
2835 19th Avenue, Space 700
Forest Grove, Oregon 97116
Hours: 10-2pm M-F
(503) 359-3871
https://www.ggshousegivinggrace.org/
Salvation Army
Josh Neal with the Salvation Army is a local resource for support in the areas of rent, housing stability, utilities, and other needs/bills.
Phone: 202-660-3984
Email: josh.neal@usw.salvationarmy.org
Community Action
Community Action in Hillsboro, OR can help families with resources in a number of ways, such as with bills/utilities, housing stability, parenting classes/support, early childhood development, etc.