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.