Resources for the Camas Community

Camas Community Supported Resources

Camas Community Pantry

Camas Community Closet

If you or someone you know needs to come “shop” in our community room, please reach out to our counselor, Esther Moen, at moen_e@4j.lane.edu to arrange a time. 

All of our resources are made possible by our Camas Community, how can you support?

Donate items on our wish lists below, donate your time (we always need folks to run laundry, organize donations & more), or donate your money.

CAMAS COMMUNITY PANTRY WISHLIST

Non-Perishable Food Items Needed

Drop-off in the office & let them know your donation is for the Camas Community Pantry

  • Canned fruits (in juice or light syrup)

  • Canned vegetables

  • Canned beans (black, kidney, pinto, garbanzo, etc.)

  • Canned soups, stews, chili

  • Canned meats (tuna, chicken, salmon, spam, etc.)

  • Peanut butter or other nut butters  

  • Pasta sauce (in cans or plastic jars)

  • Dried Pasta Noodles  

  • Rice

  • Dried beans or lentils

  • Instant mashed potatoes

  • Boxed macaroni and cheese

  • Instant ramen (Cup of Noodle, or regular)

  • Couscous or quinoa  

  • Cereal or oatmeal (individual packets or boxes)

  • Granola bars or protein bars

  • Trail mix or nuts

  • Crackers

  • Dried fruit

  • Shelf-stable milk or plant milk 

  • Dried Milk  

  • Flour

  • Sugar  

  • Cooking oil (plastic bottles preferred)

  • Salt and pepper  

  • Spices and seasoning packets

  • Baby food (in jars or pouches)  

  • Instant coffee or tea bags

  • Boxed meals (like Hamburger Helper)

  • Baby formula (sealed, unexpired)  

  • Baby food and snacks

  • Bottles and pacifiers  

  • Reusable water bottles

  • Refillable containers  

  • Plastic utensils, plates, and cups

  • Ziplock bags  

  • Pet food (dog or cat)

CAMAS COMMUNITY CLOSET WISHLIST

Clothing of all types & sizes in new or good used condition are always welcome!

Drop-off in the office & let them know your donation is for the Camas Community Closet

  • Warm Jackets (All sizes, genders)

  • Swimsuits (All sizes, genders)

  • Sports Clothes

  • Soccer Cleats

  • Sneakers (All sizes, genders)

  • Snow Clothes (All sizes, genders)

  • Warm gloves, scarves, hats

  • Underwear (new & unworn, all sizes, genders)

  • Socks

  • Sweatpants/Soft Pants *especially small sizes

  • Toothpaste and toothbrushes  

  • Soap or body wash

  • Shampoo and conditioner  

  • Deodorant

  • Feminine hygiene products (pads, tampons)  

  • Razors and shaving cream

  • Lotion  

  • Wet wipes or baby wipes

  • Toilet paper  

  • Hand sanitizer  

  • Blankets or sleeping bags

  • Dish soap

  • Laundry detergent (pods or powder preferred)

  • All-purpose cleaner

  • Paper towels  

  • Sponges

  • Trash bags  

  • Diapers and pull-ups  

  • Baby wipes

Local businesses offering free meals during the SNAP pause:

FREE MEAL AT JADE DUMPLING

WHEN: Beginning November 1, 12:00PM – 2:00PM

WHERE: Jade Dumpling, 5th Street location ONLY – 207 E 5th Ave, Suite 100, Eugene

Beginning November 1, we will provide free SNAP to-go lunches from 12pm – 2pm at our 5th Street Location only for those impacted by the SNAP pause, until benefits are reinstated. Simply let our 5th street staff know you’d like a “SNAP lunch,” and they will know what to do.

FREE MEAL AT LAUGHING PLANET

WHEN: All business hours.

WHERE: All Laughing Planet locations are participating. Lasts until SNAP is back.

Just ask for “Adult SNAP Meal” or “Kids SNAP Meal” or both. Our staff will take it from there.

No proof needed, no questions asked. Just the honor system. All Laughing Planet locations are participating.

FREE MEAL AT SOUPER BOWLS

WHEN: Mon – Thurs, 6:30PM – 8:00PM

WHERE: Souper Bowls, 22 Valley River Center, Eugene

Ask for the Owner’s Special or Elana’s Special and we’ll make sure you’re well taken care of.

FREE MEAL AT ACORN COMMUNITY CAFÉ

WHEN: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday: 10:00AM - 12:00PM

WHERE: Acorn Community Café, 769 Monroe Street, Eugene

Free meals available on a first come, first served basis. Supplies vary based on donations from the prior day.


Check out a locally-sourced list that is being updated regularly on the r/Eugene Reddit page
linked here.