Community Resources
Supporting Our Community During the Federal Government Shutdown
As the federal government shutdown continues, we know many in our community are feeling the impact, including those who rely on programs like SNAP (food stamps), which may soon be disrupted. If your business or organization is offering a discount, special promotion, or other form of support to help those affected, please let us know. We’re compiling a list of local resources on our website to help connect community members with available assistance.
A few local organizations have already stepped up to help. If you’re extending a similar offer or organizing a benefit, please share the details with us so we can include them on this community resource page. Email your details to Regina.
Saturday, Nov. 1: Fort George Brewery will host an Emergency Benefit Day, donating 20% of all dine-in and to-go sales to the Clatsop Community Action Regional Food Bank, who have stated that cash donations are often the best way to help as they can stretch those dollars quite far.
Saturday, Nov. 8: Benefit Concert for Local Food Pantries at Astor Street Opry Company Playhouse. There will be music and food, Open 5-9 p.m.. Fun for all ages. Music by: Geezer Creek, Jackson Andrews Band, Joanne & Jerry, Lorenzo's Night Train.
Sunday, Nov. 23: Emergency Community Food Swap & Pantry Stock Event at the Astoria Armory (1636 Exchange). Bring shelf-stable foods, produce or preserves you can spare. Take what you need to fill your pantry for winter. Organized by volunteers. Learn more at astoriaharvest.org.
Help Bag Local Hunger at Main St. Market. Your $20 donation buys a bag of food worth $35 that will go to our local food bank. We will also be accepting donations for non-perishable food items throughout the month of November.
Columbia River Maritime Museum is offering free admission to all impacted Federal employees (civilian or Active Duty military) and their immediate families during the shutdown.
Budget Blinds of the Oregon Coast is collecting non-perishable food donations at their showrooms in Gearhart and Lincoln City. They have also committed to donating 1% of sales in November to our local food banks to help support families in need.
Peter Pan Market & Deli is offering a free meal to the SNAP Community. Ask for the SNAP menu between 4-6 p.m. Monday to Saturday.
Resources
Clatsop Community Action provides support to individuals and families in need by providing safe housing, nourishing food, and essential services. Visit their website to review the resources available to those in need throughout Clatsop County.
Page updated on Thursday, November 6, 2025