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Local offices in Sherwood
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
Utility Billing
15527 SW Willamette St, Sherwood, OR 97140
Help here
- Water and sewer service and billsStart or stop water and sewer service, pay a bill, or ask about help if you are having trouble paying.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on sherwoodoregon.gov
Older adults · City office
Marjorie Stewart Senior Community Center
21907 SW Sherwood Blvd, Sherwood, OR 97140
Help here
- Meals and senior activitiesOlder adults can reserve a weekday lunch, join activities, and ask about the senior shuttle and support.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on sherwoodoregon.gov
State office
Sherwood DMV
14240 SW Galbreath Dr, Sherwood, OR 97140
Help here
- Driver and vehicle servicesVisit the DMV for driver licensing and vehicle registration services.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on oregon.gov
Library · City office
Sherwood Public Library
22560 SW Pine St, Sherwood, OR 97140
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to borrow materials, use technology, get tech help, or join programs and classes.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on sherwoodoregon.gov
Local office · City office
City Hall
22560 SW Pine St, Sherwood, OR 97140
Help here
- City services and informationContact City Hall for help finding city departments and services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on sherwoodoregon.gov
Checked on October 9, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Sherwood first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
Neighborhood House
9.6 miles from the center of Sherwood8959 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
Mobile pantry
Tabernacle SDA Church
Portland Adventist Community Services (PACS)
12 miles from the center of Sherwood26 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 meals
Downtown hospitality center
Operation Nightwatch
13 miles from the center of Sherwood1432 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
Food pantry
Woodstock Pantry
All Saints Episcopal Church
14 miles from the center of Sherwood4033 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
Listed on allsaintspdx.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Union Gospel Mission
Union Gospel Mission Portland
14 miles from the center of Sherwood15 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
Free meals
Burnside Shelter
Portland Rescue Mission
14 miles from the center of Sherwood111 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
Listed on portlandrescuemission.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Sherwood
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
Job help near Sherwood
American Job Centers are free. They help you look for work, write a resume, find training and apply for unemployment benefits. You can ask for an interpreter.
CareerOneStop lists no American Job Center in Sherwood. These are the closest.
American Job Center
WorkSource - Portland Metro Tigard
Also helps people leaving jail or prison
6.4 miles away
11950 SW Garden Place, Suite 100, Tigard, OR 97223
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm
Updated by CareerOneStop on April 17, 2026
American Job Center
WorkSource Clackamas - Clackamas County One Stop Resource Center
Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison
11 miles away
506 High Street, Oregon City, OR 97045
Hours: 8:30am-5pm M-F
Updated by CareerOneStop on April 17, 2026
American Job Center · Affiliate center
Central City Concern - Employment Access Center
14 miles away
2 NW 2nd Ave., Portland, OR 97209
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8am-4:30pm (except on Holidays, closed on weekends)
Updated by CareerOneStop on October 9, 2026
Unemployment benefits in Oregon
If you lost your job or your hours were cut, you may be able to get unemployment insurance. You apply with the state, and the state decides who qualifies.
Workforce board for this area
The workforce board plans the job and training programs here and funds the job centers. Go to a job center for help; call the board with questions about its programs.
Workforce board
Worksystems Inc. Workforce Development Board
1800 SW 1st Ave., Suite 110, Portland, OR 97201
Workforce board
Oregon Workforce and Talent Development Board
3225 25th Street SE, Salem, OR 97311
Offices for all of Washington County
Sherwood 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.
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