Creswell Family Resources
For more information, additional resources, assistance with paperwork, or questions please contact the Family Resource Coordinator: Kathryn Dumas. 541-895-6175. kdumas@creswell.k12.or.us
FOOD
Creswell Food Pantry The Cobalt Building 364 Cobalt Lane Contact: Susan Blachnik 541-246-9117 Open Thursdays 1230-3pm
Providing free 3-5 day food boxes to income eligible individuals and families. Current income requirements have increased to 300% above the poverty line. The car line begins at the parking lot entrance (364 Cobalt Lane) and continues on Cobalt Lane to First Street. Patrons are asked to stay in their car, a volunteer will load the food directly into the vehicle.
Food 4 Kids Contact: Kathryn Dumas Family Resource Coordinator 541-895-6175 Providing weekend food for school age children; with home delivery occurring on Fridays.
Grab-and-Go Lunches Creslane Elementary School M-F 11am -1230pm All students (18 and under) receive a free sack lunch with breakfast included for the next day; $3 for adults. Drive-up in bus lane.
New Hope Baptist Church 597 S. Front St. Providing free community dinner, drive thru style, each Wednesday night from 5:00 – 6:00pm.
Food for Lane County Summer Meals Program Contact: Ross Fox 541-343-2822 Distributed at Holt Park during summer M-F 12pm –12:45pm * times may change*
Providing free lunch for kids up to 18 years old over the summer
CLOTHING
Clothing Closet Creslane Elementary 996 W A St. Contact: Kathryn Dumas 541-895-6175
*Currently not open to the public but drop-off of needed items may be arranged. Other items available include hygiene Clothing Closet Creslane Elementary 996 W A St. Contact: Kathryn Dumas 541-895-6175
*Currently not open to the public but drop-off of needed items may be arranged. Other items available include hygiene products and shoes.
EMERGENCY HOUSING
First Place Family Center Helps families who are low-income, at risk of losing their housing, or are in transition between homes due to job loss, health issues, and other critical problems Contact: 541-342-7728
Shelter Care Offers a range of housing and support services for individuals and families who are homeless, or on the verge of homelessness Contact: 541- 686-1262
Housing & Community Services Agency Lane County Provides safe, affordable, energy efficient housing for low-income Lane County residence Contact: 541-682-3755 (Eugene)
OTHER
Community Sharing 1440 Birch Ave. Cottage Grove Hours: *modified* call ahead Contact: 541-942-2176
Income based food boxes, clothing, housewares, paper products, personal hygiene items, holiday programs, emergency service programs (gas, bus passes, laundry vouchers, bill assistance, prescriptions etc.)
DHS Self-Sufficiency 305 Coop Court, Cottage Grove 541-942-9186 M-F 8am – 5pm *hours and policies modified, call ahead*
Resource for in-person help for applying for SNAP, temporary assistance for families, and the Oregon Health Plan
*Call 2-1-1 for a State-wide list of Social