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: Operated by the Basic Needs Center. 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.
- Corvallis Free Fridge (hosted by ManyWorld) is a volunteer-run, donation based program to reduce food insecurity and food waste in Corvallis. Check out @corvallisfreefridge on Instagram for current current hours and updates.
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
ICE Watch/ Know Your Rights Trainings
- Tues 2/10, 6-8pm – ICE Watch & Human Rights Observer Training at the Corvallis-Benton Public Library Main Meeting Room (645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis)
- ICE Watch & Human Rights Observer Training – Hosted in person in Corvallis by the Reynolds Law Firm (555 NW 5th St). Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start time.
- Thurs 2/5 5:30 – 7:30pm
- Mon 3/2 6:00 – 8:00pm
- Wed 4/15 6:15 – 8:15pm
- AFT-Oregon recorded a Know Your Rights about ICE in Oregon training they held earlier this academic year. UAOSU members who want to watch the recorded version can reach out to info@uaosu.org for access.
OSU Guidance on Immigration Matters
- Resources for Beavers Navigating Immigration Matters – OSU guidance for students and employees on immigration matters
ICE Related Resources in Oregon
- Oregon for All advances immigrant justice to build a more welcoming and prosperous state through education, research, organizing, and policy advocacy. We are dedicated to information sharing, leadership development, and grassroots advocacy to achieve long-term and durable change in our communities. Their site includes specific resources on filming ICE, Your Know Rights tools, statewide resource hotlines, and more.
- Portland Immigrant Rights Coalition supports immigrant rights through direct assistance, education, legal support, and advocacy. PIRC also runs the ICE hotline that tracks ICE presence throughout Oregon at (888) 622-1510.
- 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 presented the trainings 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