Community Resources
The Ark Project of Coos County
School-based drop-in center providing basic needs, crisis intervention, and advocacy, and essential support services to homeless families.
Bay Area First Step (Formerly T.H.E. House)
Temporary Shelter. Applications accepted Monday to Friday, 2 pm to 4pm.
Bay Area Department of Human Services Office
Offers assistance programs such as SNAP, TANF, and child care.
A local group of community members dedicated to empowering our Hispanic community and inspiring cultural diversity.
Coos Health and Wellness Community Resources
Employment assistance, Food/Housing assistance, Community Services, and more.
Oregon Coast Community Action (ORRCA)
Energy Assistance, Housing Assistance, Head Start, South Coast Food Share, Weatherization, CASA, Great Afternoons
Pregnancy testing, prenatal care, OHP assistance, referrals and education resources.
Oregon Health Plan (OHP) Application
Contact Renee Hacker at 541-266-6743 if you need assistance in applying for OHP or Healthy Kids benefits.
Coos Bay Special Programs Department (assistive technology, SPED services, and more).
Waterfall Community Health Center
School based services and outreach programs, including a VeggieRX program to provide fresh produce to food insecure families.
Food Assistance
Food pantry service days are Tuesday from 9:30 to 12:00.
Food cupboard hours:
Monday 12:00 to 2:00 PM, Wednesday 12:00 to 2:00 PM, Thursday 5:00 to 7:00 PM, & Friday 12:00 - 2:00 PM.
Service days are Wednesday and Friday, 9:30 am to 5 pm.
1855 Thomas Avenue, Coos Bay, 97420
Service days are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 9:30 to 11:00 AM.
Information on food services in the South Coast region (Coquille, Bandon, Gold Coast, Coos Bay) including premade food boxes, drive thru services and more.
Access SNAP benefits on an Oregon Trail card that can be used like a debit card.
Free hot breakfast Saturdays from 7 to 9 AM.
2548 Newmark Street, Coos Bay, 97420.
Service Days are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday 9 to 10 AM, 11:30 AM to12:30 PM.
Waffle Brunches on Thursdays 10am -12pm
Shelter and free meals (including Christmas/Easter meals). Service days are Monday to Friday 7 to 7:30am, 12 to 1pm, 5 to 6pm AND Saturdays 7:30 to 8am & 5 to 6pm.
vaccine update & childcare
Free early care and preschool are available for children 0 - 5 in Coos, Curry, and Coastal Douglas!