Frequently Asked Questions

1. What hours are you open for food distribution?

2. What hours do you accept donations of food, clothing and household items?

3. Do you do home delivery of food?

4. How do people qualify for food?

5. Where do you get the food you give away?

6. How many people do you serve each month?

7. How long has the ROC Food Pantry been operating?

8. Where do you get your funding?

1. What hours are you open for food distribution?

We are open for food distribution every Tuesday and Thursday from 3 pm - 6 pm as well as Saturdays from 9 am to 12 noon.
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2. What hours do you accept donations of food, clothing and household items?

We are open for donation drop-offs during the following hours:

Mondays: 10 am - 2 pm
Tuesdays: 11 am - 3 pm
Wednesdays: 10 am - 2 pm
Thursdays: 11 am - 3 pm
Fridays: 10 am - 2 pm
Saturdays: 9 am - 12 noon
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3. Do you do home delivery of food?

Yes we do. Reaching Our Community food pantry provides a delivery program for home bound seniors and those who are disabled in our community.

We are the only food pantry in Josephine County who has a grocery delivery service for those who have no other way to get access to much needed food. If you know of anyone who needs our help, have them contact the ROC at (541) 476-3344.
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4. How do people qualify for food?

Applicants must either be participating in the Food Stamp program, TANF, SSI, LIEAP or have an income level at or below the poverty level.
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5. Where do you get the food you give away?

Most of the food is sourced through the Josephine County Food Bank but we rely heavily on dry goods and produce from private and business donors.
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6. How many people do you serve each month?

Over 2800 people a month are fed and clothed at ROC.
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7. How long has the ROC Food Pantry been operating?

Since 2004. Originally opened out of the back of First Christian Church and 3 years ago moved to its current facility.
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8. Where do you get your funding?

We operate on a trust left to the ROC, community donations and grants from several sources available to us.
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