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Local offices in Gaston
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Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Gaston first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
Neighborhood House
21 miles from the center of Gaston8959 SW Barbur Blvd, Portland, OR 97219
Hours
- Mon10 AM to 4 PM
- Wed10 AM to 4 PM
- Thu2 PM to 6 PM
Listed on foodfinder.oregonfoodbank.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free grocery market
St. Johns Food Share
22 miles from the center of Gaston8100 N Lombard St, Portland, OR 97203
Hours
- Mon10 AM to 4 PM
- Wed10 AM to 12 PM
- Fri10 AM to 4 PM
Who can come: Everyone
What to bring: No proof of need required.
Listed on stjohnsfoodshare.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Downtown hospitality center
Operation Nightwatch
23 miles from the center of Gaston1432 SW 13th Ave, Portland, OR 97201
Hours
- Thu6:30 PM to 10 PM
- Fri6:30 PM to 10 PM
- Sat6:30 PM to 10 PM
Who can come: People experiencing homelessness, low-income individuals, and people facing other barriers
Listed on operationnightwatch.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Mobile pantry
Tabernacle SDA Church
Portland Adventist Community Services (PACS)
23 miles from the center of Gaston26 SW Condor Way, Portland, OR 97239
Hours
- Thu4 PM to 6 PM (last of the month)
Listed on pacsonline.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free grocery market
Sunshine Division’s Free Food Markets NW Portland
Sunshine Division
23 miles from the center of Gaston2121 NW Front Ave, Portland, OR 97209
Hours
- Tue9 AM to 12 PM; 1 PM to 4 PM
- Wed9 AM to 12 PM; 1 PM to 4 PM
- Thu11 AM to 3 PM; 4 PM to 7 PM
- Fri9 AM to 12 PM; 1 PM to 4 PM
- Sat9 AM to 2 PM
Who can come: Anyone in need of food assistance
What to bring: Bring any form of photo ID and meet at least one basic eligibility requirement. Proof of eligibility is not required.
Listed on sunshinedivision.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Union Gospel Mission
Union Gospel Mission Portland
24 miles from the center of Gaston15 NW 3rd Ave, Portland, OR 97209
Hours
Hours not listed. Call first.
Tuesday-Friday: 2:00 PM light lunch while supplies last. Wednesday-Friday: 8:00 PM dinner while supplies last. Saturday: 11:00 AM meal.
Who can come: People in need
Listed on ugmportland.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Gaston
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
Oregon Food Bank
7900 NE 33rd Drive, Portland, OR 97211
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
Legal Aid Services of Oregon
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
Community Action Organization - CAO
1001 SW Baseline St, Hillsboro, OR 97123-3822
Listed on oregon.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Washington County
Gaston is in Washington County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · County office
Washington County Public Health and WIC
Public Services Annex, 254 N First Ave, Hillsboro, OR 97124
Help here
- WICApply for food benefits, nutrition education, and breastfeeding support for eligible families.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on washingtoncountyor.gov
Housing help · County office
Department of Housing Services and Housing Authority of Washington County
161 NW Adams Avenue, Suite 2000, Hillsboro, OR 97124
Help here
- Housing assistanceFind information about rent assistance, housing waitlists, shelter, and homelessness services.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on washingtoncountyor.gov
Human services · County office
Health and Human Services
Help here
- Health and human servicesFind county health, behavioral health, aging, disability, and family support programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on washingtoncountyor.gov
Mental health and recovery · County office
Behavioral Health
5250 NE Elam Young Parkway, Suite 700, Hillsboro, OR 97124
Help here
- Mental health and addiction supportGet connected to mental health and addiction services, care coordination, and crisis help.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on washingtoncountyor.gov
Courts and legal help · County office
Washington County Law Library
111 NE Lincoln Street, Suite 250-L, Hillsboro, OR 97124
Help here
- Legal information and researchUse legal information, forms, and research help for your legal questions.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on washingtoncountyor.gov
Veterans · County office
Disability, Aging and Veteran Services
5240 NE Elam Young Parkway, Suite 300, Hillsboro, OR 97124
Help here
- Veteran benefits helpGet free help applying for veterans benefits and finding services for you and your family.
- Aging and disability supportGet help finding aging, disability, caregiver, Medicare, and in-home support services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on washingtoncountyor.gov
Oregon programs by kind of help
These are run by Oregon and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.
- FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
- HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
- HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
- MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
- CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
- EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
- WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
- Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
- SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.
Checked on October 8, 2026
Federal help anyone can use
These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security retirement benefits
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Medicare
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.
Call 1-800-633-4227 - Extra Help with Medicare drug costs
Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - VA health care
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.
Call 1-877-222-8387 - VA disability compensation and benefits
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.
Call 1-800-827-1000 - FAFSA, the federal student aid form
U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - Federal Pell Grant
U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - HealthCare.gov
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The federal marketplace for health insurance plans. Many people can get lower monthly costs based on their income.
Call 1-800-318-2596 - Lifeline phone and internet discount
Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.
Call 1-800-234-9473 - Head Start and Early Head Start
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.
Call 1-866-763-6481 - IRS Free File
Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.
- VITA and TCE free tax help
Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.
Call 1-800-906-9887 - Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.
Call 1-800-829-1040 - Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.
- Replace a Social Security card
Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - FEMA disaster assistance
Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.
Call 1-800-621-3362
Checked on October 9, 2026
Talk to a person
- 211info
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988