Food Programs
Food is Essential
We’re ensuring families and individuals in Jackson County have access to healthy meals. Learn about the food programs addressing our local hunger needs, or find a food pantry near you.
ACCESS Food Pantries
ACCESS provides food to 30+ emergency food pantries throughout Jackson County. These food pantries provide a variety of fresh and shelf-stable groceries for low-income families and individuals. Many are our pantries offer senior-focused foods that are more sensitive to dietary needs, with low-sodium, sugar-free, and high fiber options.
You are eligible to visit our pantries if you live in Jackson County and if you meet the USDA TEFAP Income Guidelines or qualify for SNAP. You do not have to provide: ID, proof of income, or proof of address to receive food. If you can’t make it in person, you can designate a trusted person to pick up food on your behalf. Click the button below to enter your zip code and find the pantry nearest you.
ACCESS Fresh Alliance Program
Local grocery partners play a vital role in fighting hunger in our community, and their generosity helps keep ACCESS food pantries stocked for families across Jackson County. Grocery stores donate items like fresh produce, meat, bread, sandwiches, and boxed foods that may not have sold that day but are still perfectly good to eat. Thanks to their commitment, we’re able to nourish our neighbors while also reducing the environmental impact of food waste. We are deeply grateful for their partnership and the meaningful difference they make every day.
Our grocery partners include: Albertsons, Costco, Fred Meyer, Grocery Outlet Bargain Market, Market of Choice, Natural Grocers, Ray’s Food Place, Safeway, Trader Joe’s, Walmart, and Winco Foods.
We also receive very generous donations from several local manufacturers, who gift surplus goods to our food pantries. Those donors include: Sappo Hill Soap Company, Harry & David, and Amy’s Kitchen.
ACCESS Rogue Powerpack Program
Too many children in Jackson County are facing food insecurity. The ACCESS Rogue Powerpack Program provides bags of nutritious, child-friendly food to elementary school children who exhibit signs of food insecurity. Bags are filled every Friday to ensure they do not go hungry while away from school. Each Powerpack provides nutritious food to help kids thrive, learn, and grow. Research shows that a balanced diet improves brain capacity and academic performance—and every child deserves that chance.
The Powerpack Program provides food for just over 800 Jackson County students at more than 30 schools in Medford, Phoenix-Talent, Eagle Point, Central Point, Ashland, Prospect, and Butte Falls.
Double Up Food Bucks
While not an ACCESS program, we consistently spread awareness about Oregon’s Double Up Food Bucks Program, which helps families get access to nutritious and local food. This exciting program allows SNAP shoppers to get DOUBLE the fruits and vegetables at CSA shares, Farmers Markets, Farm Stands, and Grocery Stores across Oregon!
How do I know if I’m eligible to use Double Up Food Bucks?
- If you use SNAP food benefits, you can earn Double Up!
- If you use EBT Cash benefits, unfortunately you are not eligible to earn Double Up, however you are eligible to participate in Produce Match at participating farmers markets and farm stands!
How You Can Help
Join us in the fight against hunger! As the need for food in our community increases significantly, we are seeing many of our helpful neighbors asking how to help. Every day, hundreds of families in Jackson County rely on ACCESS Food Programs for nutritious meals and essential support. That there are many ways to join the fight against hunger—including volunteer work, donating to our food programs, or hosting a food drive. We’re grateful to be part of a community that shows up with compassion to support our neighbors in need.
Lend a hand at one of our pantries! Help stock shelves, distribute food, and create a welcoming environment for pantry visitors. Our volunteers are the heartbeat of our food programs. With only 10 staff members overseeing ACCESS Food Programs, their work wouldn’t be possible without our passionate volunteers.
Your contributions help us provide life-changing food assistance across Jackson County. We are so grateful to our incredible Donors! ACCESS leverages funds from Donors and purchases three meals with every $1 donated.
ACCESS leverages funds from donors and purchases three meals with every $1 donated. Host a food or fund drive at your workplace, school, church, or neighborhood to collect food or funds for local families. Some of our most needed pantry items include: peanut butter, canned vegetables and fruits, cereal, boxed pasta, soups, chili, rice, beans, and lentils.
