Community Support Resources
In light of the recent uncertainty over SNAP benefits and increased ICE activity in our communities, members of your UAOSU Social Justice Committee started compiling resources to share with our faculty colleagues. During these tumultuous and uncertain times, it’s important that we show up for our communities, share information, and help make sure our students, colleagues, and families can get the support they need.
Below you will find information about OSU and community food resources, upcoming Know Your Rights training opportunities, and additional resources related to ICE activity in our communities.
We’re continuing to add to these resource lists please reach out to Sebastian Heiduschke, your Social Justice Committee Chair, at socialjustice@uaosu.org if you have additional information to add to these resources.
Food Resources
OSU Based Grocery Support Programs
- Food Pantry on the Corvallis Campus: Open most Wednesdays, 8am–2pm (check @bncatosu on Instagram or call 541-737-9127 for updates). The OSU Food Pantry is a partner agency of Linn Benton Food Share. You do not need to be a student to shop at the pantry.
- Beaver Healthy Boosts: Fridays, 12–1:30pm (while supplies last) available at the Basic Needs Center on the Corvallis Campus
- Food Pantry on the OSU-Cascades Campus: Mondays and Thursdays from 6pm to 10pm; Tuesdays from 11am to 1pm; and Wednesdays from 4pm to 10pm.
Corvallis Area
- Linn Benton Food Share distributes to a network of pantries, agencies, and meal sites around Linn and Benton counties. Visit their website for a full list of pantries and meal sites.
Bend Area
- Deschutes County NeighborImpact Database for food pantry and meal service providers
Oregon-wide
- Oregon Department of Human Services Food Resources website to find local programs and food support.
- Oregon Food Bank Food Finder and Partners for a Hunger-Free Oregon websites for additional resources.
- To identify local food-pantry resources, call 2-1-1, text their ZIP code to 898-211, or visit www.211info.org.
- Older adults and people with disabilities can connect with the Aging and Disability Resource Connection of Oregon (ADRC) to find government and community resources. Call 1-855-673-2372 or visit www.adrcoforegon.org.
- Double Up Food Bucks – Double Up Food Bucks allows SNAP shoppers to double their SNAP dollars to spend on fresh produce at participating Farmers Markets, Farm Stands, CSA shares, and Grocery Stores in Oregon. United November 30th DUFB will offer a $20 match for $1 of SNAP benefits at participating farmers markets.
Immigration Resources
AFT Oregon ICE Watch/ Know Your Rights Trainings - Remote
- Tues 11/25, 6-7pm – AFT Oregon, one of our state-level affiliates, is hosting a Know Your Rights about ICE in Oregon training on Tuesday, November 25 from 6-7pm on Zoom. UAOSU members are invited to join this training. Reach out to info@uaosu.org for the meeting details.
- AFT-Oregon also recorded a Know Your Rights about ICE in Oregon training they held earlier this month. UAOSU members who want to watch the recorded version can reach out to info@uaosu.org for access.
Corvallis Area In-person Trainings
- Thurs 12/11, 6-8pm – Know Your Rights: ICE Watch & Human Rights Observer Training hosted by the Reynolds Law Firm (555 NW 5th St Corvallis)
OSU Guidance on Immigration Matters
- Resources for Beavers Navigating Immigration Matters – OSU guidance for students and employees on immigration matters
Bend/Central Oregon
- Latino Community Association of Central Oregon – has networks and affiliations across the state, offers free legal/immigration services, assistance with healthcare and mental health, jobs, and more
ICE Related Resources in Oregon
- Oregon for All – Resources & Toolkits – this page has an abundance of resources from various Oregon based organizations
- Oregon for All info on filming ICE
- ACLU Oregon has several relevant resources including a Rapid Response Plan if ICE Comes to Your Community guide and Know Your Rights cards in English and Spanish
- Oregon Justice Resource Center – Know Your Rights materials – OJRC is presenting the training hosted by AFT-Oregon
Immigration / Refugee Resources in OR
- Oregon’s Sanctuary Promise Laws (DOJ): https://www.doj.state.or.us/oregon-department-of-justice/civil-rights/sanctuary-promise/
- Latino Community Association of Central Oregon (also has networks and affiliations across the state, offers free legal/immigration services, assistance with healthcare and mental health, jobs and more): https://latinocommunityassociation.org/
- Family Preparedness Plan (various languages available) (Immigrant Legal resource Center): https://www.ilrc.org/resources/step-step-family-preparedness-plan
- Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization: https://irco.org/
- Migrant Education Program: https://mepregion11.org/
- Help for Immigrant Families: Guidance for Schools (Immigrant Legal Resource Center): https://www.ilrc.org/sites/default/files/resources/school_resource_v3.pdf