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Location:
457 N.E. Ochoco Plaza Drive
Phone:
541-447-6207
Hours:
Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to
5 p.m.
The First Baptist Church Food Pantry
The food pantry provides services to
needy in the community the last two
Wednesdays of the month from 1 to 2:30
p.m. Their pantry stays well-stocked and
has been well-used, and serves an average
of 137 people per occurrence. For more
information, call 541-447-7717.
The Low-Income Energy
Assistance Program
The program provides fuel payment
assistance to low-income individuals who
fit income guidelines. All types of heating
sources are included. However, people who
use wood, pellets, or small tanks of
propane for heat would need to provide
ample receipt documentation with their
application.
Pre-screening for eligibility for seniors
and disabled begins in November and all
others Dec. 1. The assistance program runs
until funds are depleted.
Address:
203 N.E. Court St.
NeighborImpact
NeighborImpact provides a diversity of
services that meet basic human needs for
food and shelter, but also enrich people’s
lives by providing access to increased edu-
cation and skills. Services help people to
become more independent and self-suffi-
cient.
NeighborImpact provides child care
referrals for families in Crook, Deschutes,
and Jefferson counties, connects local fam-
ilies in need with food banks and meal
sites, provides the resources for the Head
Start Program, provides resources for the
HomeSource program for potential home-
buyers, Home Weatherization Program,
and Heating and Assistance.
☞
Heating assistance program:
NeighborImpact
The program is provided during the
months of December through March.
Location:
203 N.E. Court St. in
Prineville.
Phone:
541-447-6835
Hours:
Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to
noon and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. walk-ins only.
NeighborImpact also provides housing in
emergency services and a transitional
housing program, which is more long-term.
☞
Transitional Housing: Prineville
NeighborImpact office
Phone:
541-416-0107
Hours:
Tuesdays, Wednesdays and
Thursdays, 8:30 to 5 p.m., by appointments
only
Served:
10 families
Location:
203 N.E. Court St. in Prineville.
☞
Home Ownership Center: NeighborImpact
Hours:
Monday through Tuesday
Phone:
541-416-0107
Web site:
The Oasis Soup Kitchen
The Oasis serves a free hot meal six
days a week. It is operated by the Calvary
Chapel. Meals are served Monday -
Saturday at 12 p.m. The Oasis serves
approximately 35 people per day.
Donations are always welcome.
Hours:
Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m.
to 2 p.m.
Address:
398 N.W. Deer St.
Phone:
447-7727
Web site:
OSU Extension Services
Oregon State University/Crook County
Extension Service provides educational
workshops that feature objective and
research-based information.
Its goals are to help individuals, through
problem solving, leadership development,
and knowledge transfer for a wide use of
resources. Education programs are offered
in agriculture, home economics, forestry,
energy, and 4-H Youth Development.
OSU Extension Service faculty include:
Mylen Bohle, forage, alfalfa; Sarah Cofer;
Timothy Deboodt, County leader for agricul-
ture and livestock agent; Amy Detweiler,
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