Rainier

Local offices in Rainier

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

• Utilities · City office

  Rainier Utility Billing

  106 W B Street, Rainier, OR 97048

  Help here

  • Utility billsContact the utility billing clerk to ask about or pay your city utility bill.Apply online
  Call 503-556-7301DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofrainier.com

• Local office · City office

  Rainier City Hall

  106 W B Street, Rainier, OR 97048

  Help here

  • City servicesVisit or call City Hall for help with city government services and questions.Read more
  Call 503-556-7301DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofrainier.com

• Older adults · Nonprofit

  Rainier Senior Center

  48 W 7th Street, Rainier, OR 97048

  Call 503-556-3889DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofrainier.com

• Library · City office

  Rainier City Library

  106 W B Street, Rainier, OR 97048

  Help here

  • Library servicesResidents can get a library card, borrow books and other materials, use computers and Wi-Fi, and access ebooks and audiobooks.Apply online
  Call 503-556-7301DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofrainier.com

City of Rainier website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Food near you

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

• Free grocery market

  St. Johns Food Share

  35 miles from the center of Rainier

  8100 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.

  Call 503-286-0750DirectionsWebsite

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

• Free grocery market

  Sunshine Division’s Free Food Markets NW Portland

  Sunshine Division

  39 miles from the center of Rainier

  2121 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.

  DirectionsWebsite

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

• Free meals

  Blanchet House of Hospitality

  Blanchet House

  40 miles from the center of Rainier

  310 NW Glisan St, Portland, OR 97209

  Hours

  • Mon6:30 AM to 7:25 AM. Breakfast; 11:30 AM to 12:25 PM. Lunch; 5 PM to 5:55 PM. Dinner
  • Tue6:30 AM to 7:25 AM. Breakfast; 11:30 AM to 12:25 PM. Lunch; 5 PM to 5:55 PM. Dinner
  • Wed6:30 AM to 7:25 AM. Breakfast; 11:30 AM to 12:25 PM. Lunch; 5 PM to 5:55 PM. Dinner
  • Thu6:30 AM to 7:25 AM. Breakfast; 11:30 AM to 12:25 PM. Lunch; 5 PM to 5:55 PM. Dinner
  • Fri6:30 AM to 7:25 AM. Breakfast; 11:30 AM to 12:25 PM. Lunch; 5 PM to 5:55 PM. Dinner
  • Sat6:30 AM to 7:25 AM. Breakfast; 11:30 AM to 12:25 PM. Lunch; 5 PM to 5:55 PM. Dinner

  Who can come: Everyone

  Call 503-241-4340DirectionsWebsite

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

• Free meals

  Union Gospel Mission

  Union Gospel Mission Portland

  40 miles from the center of Rainier

  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

  40 miles from the center of Rainier

  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

• Free meals

  Downtown hospitality center

  Operation Nightwatch

  40 miles from the center of Rainier

  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

Nonprofits that serve Rainier

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

Offices for all of Columbia County

Rainier is in Columbia County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · State office

  ODHS St. Helens Self-Sufficiency Office

  500 N. Columbia River Highway, Suite 210, St. Helens, OR 97051

  Help here

  • SNAP food benefitsApply for monthly food benefits to help pay for groceries.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 503-397-1784DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  Columbia County Public Health

  230 Strand St., St. Helens, OR 97051

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet help with health care access, disease prevention, health promotion, and environmental health.
  • WICWIC helps eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and young children with food and nutrition support.Apply online
  Call 503-397-7247DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · Nonprofit

  211info

  Help here

  • Local resource referralsCall 211info to find local help with food, housing, health care, child care, utilities, jobs, and other needs.Read more
  Call 211Website

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

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Columbia County Law Library

  270 S. First St., St. Helens, OR 97051

  Help here

  • Legal research and self-help resourcesUse legal research materials, public computers, and self-help guides for court matters.
  DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Columbia County Area Agency on Aging

  125 N. 17th St., St. Helens, OR 97051

  Help here

  • Aging and disability resource connectionGet information and referrals to services for older adults, people with disabilities, veterans, and caregivers.
  Call 503-366-6581DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on gethelp.211info.org

• Veterans · Regional office

  Columbia County Veterans Service Office

  125 N. 17th St., St. Helens, OR 97051

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits assistanceGet help understanding and applying for veterans benefits.
  Call 503-366-6580DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Columbia 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