Lafayette

Local offices in Lafayette

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• Utilities · City office

  City of Lafayette Utility Billing

  486 3rd St, Lafayette, OR 97127

  Help here

  • Water and sewer billingStart or stop city water and sewer service, pay a bill, or ask about payment arrangements.Apply online
  • Low-income water bill discountEligible residential water customers can apply for a discount on the water portion of their bill.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 503-864-2451DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on lafayetteoregon.gov

• Local office · City office

  Lafayette City Hall

  486 3rd St, Lafayette, OR 97127

  Help here

  • City services and informationContact City Hall with questions about city services, records, or local government.
  Call 503-864-2451DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on lafayetteoregon.gov

• Parks and recreation · City office

  Lafayette Community Center

  133 Adams St, Lafayette, OR 97127

  Help here

  • Community center rentalResidents can contact City Hall to ask about reserving the community center for a gathering or event.Apply online
  Call 503-864-2451DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on lafayetteoregon.gov

City of Lafayette, Oregon website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Food near you

Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Lafayette first. Hours change, so call first when you can.

• Food pantry

  Neighborhood House

  25 miles from the center of Lafayette

  8959 SW Barbur Blvd, Portland, OR 97219

  Hours

  • Mon10 AM to 4 PM
  • Wed10 AM to 4 PM
  • Thu2 PM to 6 PM
  Call 503-246-1663Directions

  Listed on foodfinder.oregonfoodbank.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Mobile pantry

  Tabernacle SDA Church

  Portland Adventist Community Services (PACS)

  27 miles from the center of Lafayette

  26 SW Condor Way, Portland, OR 97239

  Hours

  • Thu4 PM to 6 PM (last of the month)
  Call 503-252-8500DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on pacsonline.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Free meals

  Downtown hospitality center

  Operation Nightwatch

  28 miles from the center of Lafayette

  1432 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

  Call 503-220-0438DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on operationnightwatch.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Free meals

  Union Gospel Mission

  Union Gospel Mission Portland

  29 miles from the center of Lafayette

  15 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

  DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on ugmportland.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Free meals

  Burnside Shelter

  Portland Rescue Mission

  29 miles from the center of Lafayette

  111 W Burnside St, Portland, OR 97209

  Hours

  Hours not listed. Call first.

  Breakfast (7 am) & Dinner (6 pm) Daily

  Who can come: Any individual experiencing homelessness

  Call 503-906-7690DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on portlandrescuemission.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  Woodstock Pantry

  All Saints Episcopal Church

  29 miles from the center of Lafayette

  4033 SE Woodstock Blvd, Portland, OR 97202

  Hours

  • Fri12 PM to 2 PM
  • Sat12 PM to 2 PM

  Who can come: Local households and unhoused individuals across Southeast Portland

  Call 503-777-3829DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on allsaintspdx.org, checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Lafayette

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Offices for all of Yamhill County

Lafayette is in Yamhill County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Child support · State office

  Oregon Department of Justice Family Support Enforcement Division, Yamhill County

  535 E 5th Street, Room 23, McMinnville, OR 97128

  Help here

  • Child support servicesParents can get help with child support services through the state office.
  Call 503-434-7511DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on doj.state.or.us

• State office

  Oregon Department of Human Services, McMinnville Office

  368 NE Norton Lane, McMinnville, OR 97128

  Help here

  • Food and cash benefitsResidents can apply for food and cash assistance at the local office.Apply onlineRead more
  • Family supportFamilies can ask about available state support programs and services.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 503-472-0311DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on oregon.gov

• Housing help · Regional office

  Housing Authority of Yamhill County

  135 NE Dunn Place, McMinnville, OR 97128

  Help here

  • Affordable housing and rental assistanceResidents can ask about affordable housing and rental voucher programs.Read more
  Call 503-883-4300DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hayc.org

• Local office · Nonprofit

  211info

  Help here

  • Help finding local resourcesCall 211 to find local help with needs such as housing, utilities, food, health care, and jobs.
  Call 211Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211info.org

• Public health · County office

  Yamhill County Public Health

  310 NE Kirby Street, McMinnville, OR 97128

  Help here

  • Immunizations and STI testingThe clinic offers vaccines and testing or treatment for sexually transmitted infections by appointment.Read more
  Call 503-434-7525DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on yamhillcounty.gov

• Mental health and recovery · County office

  Yamhill County Health and Human Services, Behavioral Health

  627 NE Evans Street, McMinnville, OR 97128

  Help here

  • Behavioral health servicesResidents can contact the county for behavioral health services and crisis support.
  Call 503-434-7523DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on yamhillcounty.gov

Everything in Yamhill County

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