Hood River County
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Local offices in Hood River County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office
Oregon Department of Human Services Hood River Office
1610 9th Court, Hood River, OR 97031
Help here
- Food, cash, medical, and child care benefitsApply for or get help with food, cash, medical, and child care benefits in person.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on oregon.gov
Public health · County office
Hood River County Health Department
1109 June Street, Hood River, OR 97031
Help here
- Public health and clinic servicesGet immunizations, reproductive health care, family health support, and referrals to health resources.
- WICGet nutrition education and food support if you are pregnant, postpartum, breastfeeding, or caring for a child under five.Read more
- Oregon Health Plan application helpGet help applying for or renewing Oregon Health Plan coverage.Read more
- Behavioral health and substance use referralsGet screened for substance use needs and referrals to behavioral health and treatment services.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hoodrivercounty.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
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211info.org
Courts and legal help · County office
Hood River County Justice Court
440 WaNaPa Street, Cascade Locks, OR 97014
Help here
- Justice Court mattersGet information about court appearances, citations, and court forms for traffic, vehicle, boating, wildlife, and minor civil matters.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hoodrivercounty.gov
Older adults · Regional office
CAPECO Area Agency on Aging
3641 Klindt Drive, The Dalles, OR 97058
Help here
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on capeco-works.org
Veterans · County office
Hood River County Veteran Service Office
1109 June Street, Hood River, OR 97031
Help here
- Veterans benefit claims helpGet help preparing, filing, tracking, or appealing veterans benefit claims.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hoodrivercounty.gov
Emergency help · County office
Hood River County Emergency Management
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and alertsFind county emergency preparedness information and sign up for local emergency alerts.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hoodrivercounty.gov
State office
Hood River DMV
600 E Port Marina Drive, Hood River, OR 97031
Help here
- Driver and vehicle servicesVisit the office for driver licensing, vehicle registration, and other DMV services.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on oregon.gov
Library · Regional office
Hood River County Library District
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books and other materials, use digital library resources, and access library programs across the county.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hoodriverlibrary.org
Checked on October 8, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals in Hood River County, closest to the center of Hood River first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Mobile pantry
Rockwood/Wallace Building
Portland Adventist Community Services (PACS)
48 miles from the center of Hood River124 NE 181st Ave, Portland, OR 97230
Hours
- Mon4 PM to 6 PM (2nd of the month)
Listed on pacsonline.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Black Community Food Center/Food Pantry
Feed'em Freedom Foundation
50 miles from the center of Hood River4450 NE 131st St, Portland, OR 97230
Hours
- Wed2 PM to 4:30 PM
- Thu3 PM to 6 PM
- Fri2 PM to 4:30 PM
Listed on feedemfreedom.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free grocery market
Sunshine Division’s Free Food Markets SE Portland
Sunshine Division
51 miles from the center of Hood River12436 SE Stark St, Portland, OR 97233
Hours
- Mon9 AM to 12 PM; 1 PM to 4 PM
- Tue9 AM to 12 PM; 1 PM to 4 PM
- Wed9 AM to 12 PM; 1 PM to 4 PM
- Thu9 AM to 12 PM; 1 PM to 4 PM
- Fri9 AM to 12 PM; 1 PM to 4 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.
Listed on sunshinedivision.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Portland Adventist Community Services (PACS)
51 miles from the center of Hood River11020 NE Halsey St, Portland, OR 97220
Hours
- Mon9 AM to 11 AM
- Tue9 AM to 11 AM
- Wed9 AM to 11 AM
- Thu4:30 PM to 6:30 PM
- Fri9 AM to 11 AM
Who can come: Everyone
What to bring: You can visit once per month. Staff ask for your name, birthdate, ZIP code, and household size.
Listed on pacsonline.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Mobile pantry
Cumberland II
Portland Adventist Community Services (PACS)
51 miles from the center of Hood River13115 SE Foster Rd, Portland, OR 97236
Hours
- Tue3:30 PM to 5:30 PM (1st of the month)
Listed on pacsonline.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
The Crossroads Food Bank
Crossroads Church
51 miles from the center of Hood River2407 NE 102nd Ave, Portland, OR 97220
Hours
- Thu9 AM to 12 PM
- Sat10 AM to 12 PM
Listed on crossroadsfoodbank.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Hood River County
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
Mid-Columbia Community Action Council - MCCAC
312 E 4th St, PO Box 1969, The Dalles, OR 97058-8011
Listed on oregon.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Hood River 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
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.
Call 988Text 988