Local Resources for Families and Individuals in Marion and Polk Counties

Arches: https://mwvcaa.org/ Serving Marion and Polk Counties, Arches provides a tenant-based housing voucher program. Eligibility includes being homeless or at risk of homelessness.  

Bambinos: https://www.bambinosoregon.org/ Bambinos offers a wide range of services such as clothing and food. They also offer peer support for new mothers as well. Located in Dallas, OR. 

Helping Hands: https://helpinghands-salem.org/ Helping Hands assists with clothing and shoes. It is income based and ID is required. They serve Marion and Polk Counties. 

Hope Station: https://hopestationcsi.org/about/who-do-we-serve-2/ This is a great resource for families that do not qualify or make too much for state assistance programs. It is a $35 monthly payment and requires 2 hours of volunteer time in exchange for grocery shopping twice per month with no limit on the amount of groceries. There are also other items such as air conditioners available. The $35 is a one-time payment each month and covers all shopping. Located in Salem, OR. 

Marion County Resource Guide: This resource guide is extensive and includes services for health, employment, housing, education, mental health, food, and more. Click here for the resource guide. 

For more resources, please see our Resource Directory.