FOOD ASSISTANCE

REASONS FOR NEEDING FOOD ASSISTANCE VARY.

  • Some people are working at low paying jobs, going from welfare to work, are involved in job training, or going to school to better themselves and become self-reliant.

  • Seniors living on fixed incomes. Receiving assistance with food will allow them to purchase other needed necessities.

  • Individuals who have suffered a temporary crisis such as illness, injury or unemployment.

  • Terminally ill people and cancer treatment patients access the Food Bank. With our help, those suffering from a life-altering illness can concentrate on their quality of life, themselves and their loved ones—not about choosing between paying for their medical prescriptions, living expenses and food.

HOW DOES SOMEONE GET SIGNED UP FOR THE FOOD BANK PROGRAM?

At the Klamath-Lake Counties Food Bank, we attempt to make receiving food assistance as easy as possible. We encourage anyone who is having trouble making ends meet to contact us so we can help.

How to receive assistance:

  • Come to the Klamath-Lake Counties Food Bank business office at 3231 Maywood Drive, Klamath Falls, Oregon. Our Front Office Administrator will get you signed up for our program and provide you with a food bank card. You DO NOT need to bring any identification, proof of address or income.

  • Call our office at 541-882-1223. We can sign you up for the program over the phone. The food pantries will also have access to your information through our computer data base.