Junction City Local Aid
Address
210 E 6th Ave
Junction City, OR - 97448
Hours of Operation:
Tuesday: 9:00 am 1:00 pm
Wednesday: 9:00 am 12:00 pm
Thursday: 3:00 pm 8:00 pm
Last Saturday of every month: 10:00 am 12:00 pm
Exceptions: Local Aid is closed for food distribution on Tuesdays following a Monday holiday. We are also closed on July 4, in August on the Thursday of the Scandinavian Festival, on Thanksgiving Day, and during the week from December 25 through January 1.
Services at Local Aid
Junction City Local Aid provides basic needs assistance to low-income neighbors living in the Junction City School District area.
Monthly Emergency Food & weekly access to food and staples
We receive approximately 12,000 pounds of food from FOOD for Lane County each month
We receive local donations via food drives, individuals, church and service groups, and others
Food purchased with donated funds
Energy Assistance for Past-Due Utility Bills
We work with local area utility companies: EPUD(Helping Hands), Pacific Power, Blachly-Lane, and the City of Junction City
Propane Vouchers for people living in trailers, motor-homes, barns, cars, or in other circumstances where they are heating or cooking with propane
We currently provide up to $100 per household per calendar year in energy assistance, as funds allow.
Assistance with Medical Needs, Prescription Drugs, & Supplies
We provide vouchers for prescription and non-prescription medicine usable at a local merchant.
In cooperation with Junction City School District, we provide vouchers for families referred by the school nurse for non-prescription medicines for coughs and colds
Provide lice treatment kits
We currently provide up to $100 per household per calendar year in prescription and medical assistance, as funds allow.
Information and referrals to other services and sources of assistance in our community.
Transportation Assistance
Bus tokens (Lane Transit District), to enable clients to get to doctor appointments, job interviews, and other important events in their lives.
Free Clothing Department
Used clothing and shoes donated by community members and organizations.
Hours
- Monday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday closed
- Sunday closed
If you have stayed in this shelter, how was your stay?
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