South Benton Food Pantry

01/01/2026

We will be open from 10 until noon today! Lots of fruit, milk and goodies today!

11/25/2025

11/18/2025

⭐️ FREE REFRIGERATOR ⭐️

A couple of notes: It's free, noisy, but it works.

Anyone can come by to pick it up! It will be located right outside of the Food Pantry at 648, Orchard St, Monroe, OR.

Thanks!

11/13/2025

🌟Coming up this November! 🌟

Kate Gregory and Brendan Hearn form an innovative duo that brings together American Old Time, Irish and other folk music traditions on fiddle and cello. They combine their backgrounds from multiple music styles with their shared appreciation for melody and groove to create rhythmic arrangements of traditional and original tunes and songs. The tunes they play and write live both in the rich and multi-continental history and in the imaginative future of traditional music. Kate and Brendan will be joined by Portland guitarist, Morgan Harris. This is a rare west coast appearance that will benefit both the SB RC and the Corvallis Celtic Festival.

Tickets are $20 with $5 going to the South Benton Resource Center.

Tickets at the door or in advance online at corvalliscelticfestival.org

📍WHERE: Heritage Hall, 648 Orchard St, Monroe, OR
⏰ WHEN: November 20th 7:00PM

11/12/2025

FOOD RECALL!

ByHeart has expanded its voluntary recall to include all batches of its Whole Nutrition Infant Formula cans and Anywhere Pack™ products sold nationwide.

This recall is being done out of caution — no unopened ByHeart products have tested positive for contamination, but the company is working with the FDA to ensure the highest safety standards.

If you have purchased ByHeart formula:

🍼 Stop using it immediately and dispose of it safely.

🚨 If your infant shows symptoms such as constipation, poor feeding, weak cry, or breathing difficulty, contact your healthcare provider right away.

For questions or more details, you can contact ByHeart at [email protected] or call 1-833-429-4327 (available 24/7).

Read the full FDA recall notice here:
👉 https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/byheart-broadens-voluntary-recall-while-investigation-continues

11/07/2025

🌟 Exciting News from Our Friends! 🌟

We’re thrilled to share some wonderful news from Sean and Lainey — they’ve officially launched a new non-profit that’s been years in the making! 🎉

Even more exciting, the food donation program from their organization will be supporting our very own South Benton Resource Center! 🧡

We’re so grateful for their partnership and commitment to giving back to the community. Please check out their amazing work and share their page to help spread the word! 🙌💛

For nearly a decade, Lainey Morse and Sean Scorvo have dedica… Lainey Morse and Sean Scorvo needs your support for A Farm with No Regrets. Rescue. Heal. Grow & Give.

10/31/2025

🦃 Community Thanksgiving Lunch Needs Your Help! 🧡

Our Community Thanksgiving Lunch is coming up on Wednesday, November 19th, and we’re looking for helping hands and generous hearts to make it happen!

Here’s how you can support:

🥔 Donate: We’re in need of 15 turkeys, sweet potatoes, regular potatoes, stuffing, and green bean casserole fixings.
If possible, please have donations to us by November 14th so we can plan and purchase any remaining items.

🙌 Volunteer: We also need volunteers to help on Wednesday — sign up through the volunteer section of our website:
👉 https://volunteersignup.org/FRC3Y

Every bit of help brings our community together around a warm, welcoming table. Thank you for helping us make this Thanksgiving special for everyone! 💛

10/31/2025

🧡 The South Benton Resource Center Needs Your Support 🧡

When our shelves are full, our community feels hope. Right now, reductions in SNAP benefits and the ongoing government shutdown have placed many of our South Benton neighbors at high risk of food insecurity — and we’re in critical need.

If you’re able, please consider making a donation today:
👉 https://www.sbrcenter.org/donate

Every dollar helps us purchase essential food items and keep our shelves stocked for those who need it most. Together, we can make sure no one in our community goes hungry. 💛

09/10/2025

⚽💚 We’re just a couple of weeks away from the 3rd Annual Monroe Soccer Tournament & Health Fair!

This special event grew out of the 2023 Regional Health Needs Assessment, when Monroe Latino families shared the need for more physical activities and spaces in our community. Thanks to the dedication of our amazing partners, we’re kicking off another year of connection, fun, and wellness!

📅 Saturday, September 20th
🕘 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Monroe Grade School (600 Dragon Dr, Monroe, OR 97456)

The day will feature soccer, family activities, community resources, and health & wellness connections — all focused on bringing families together and supporting the growing Latino community here in Monroe.

💡 Want to be part of it?

Table your organization: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfge8zjSywLckHIU1cscOKuPmfkwkF5lSDIGx7ZbOEpvKVhxA/viewform?usp=header
Volunteer to help: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094AABAD2BA0F4C07-58116063-volunteer

For tabling/volunteer questions, reach out to Cynthia De La Torre at 📧 [email protected]
or 📱 541-207-6377.
For questions related to soccer, connect with Luis Acosta at
📱 541-220-9686.

Let’s come together to cheer, play, and celebrate community! 🥳⚽