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Eugene Local Assistance Programs

This page lists local organizations in Eugene, Oregon that provide free legal help, food and social services. Statewide programs are described on the Oregon page.

Lane County Legal Aid / Oregon Law CenterFree civil legal help
Websiteoregonlawcenter.org 
Phone541-485-1017
Address101 East Broadway, Suite 200, Eugene, OR 97401
HoursMonday through Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM, closed 11:45 AM to 12:45 PM for lunch

The Lane County Legal Aid Office of Oregon Law Center serves the low-income community throughout Lane County. It handles cases related to housing, benefits, family law and domestic violence. Staff speak English and Spanish, and interpreters are available for other languages.1

Food

Catholic Community Services of Lane CountyFood pantry
Websiteccslc.org 
Phone541-345-3628
Address1464 W 6th Avenue, Eugene, OR 97402
HoursFood pantry Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 8 AM to 12 PM

Catholic Community Services runs a food pantry at its Eugene Community Service Center. The center helps with basic needs, food, hygiene items, help with documents and SNAP enrollment.2

FOOD for Lane CountyFood bank
Websitefoodforlanecounty.org 
Phone541-343-2822
Address770 Bailey Hill Road, Eugene, OR 97402
HoursMonday through Friday, 8 AM to 4 PM

FOOD for Lane County runs a Food Finder with hours and locations for partner pantries and meal sites across Lane County. Pantries give out a 3- to 5-day supply of groceries per visit, and no ID, proof of income or Social Security number is asked for at a visit.3

Social services

St. Vincent de Paul of Lane County, First Place Family CenterDay center for families
Websitesvdp.us 
Phone541-342-7728
Address4060 W. Amazon Drive, Eugene, OR 97405
HoursDaily, 9 AM to 5 PM

First Place Family Center is a low-barrier day center for families with children under 18 who are experiencing homelessness. It offers showers, laundry, food support, clothing and help with documents, and it is the gateway to the Night Shelter Annex.4

ShelterCareHousing and support services
Websitesheltercare.org 
Phone541-686-1262
Address499 W 4th Avenue, Eugene, OR 97401
HoursMonday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM

ShelterCare provides housing and support services for people in Lane County who are homeless or at risk of losing housing. Its Homelessness Prevention Program offers emergency financial support, advocacy and referrals for families at risk of eviction.5

Data and figures on this page come from the sources and notes below:

Footnotes

  1. Oregon Law Center, Lane County Legal Aid Office . ↩

  2. Catholic Community Services of Lane County, Home page ; FOOD for Lane County, Food Finder . ↩

  3. FOOD for Lane County, Food Finder . ↩

  4. St. Vincent de Paul Society of Lane County, First Place Family Center . ↩

  5. ShelterCare, Home page ; University of Oregon Basic Needs Program, Housing . ↩

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