The Reedsport Collective

10/29/2025

We can purchase 10 times more food from our vendors than you can at the grocery store. Please consider a monetary donation today!

10/27/2025

A new federal law called H.R. 1 is changing who can get food benefits through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Because of this law, ODHS have begun mailing notices to the first group of people who will lose their food benefits or have them reduced.
Who will receive these notices:
• About 1,000 refugees, asylees, trafficking survivors, and certain other lawfully present immigrants who applied for or renewed SNAP between July 4 and Oct. 1, 2025. This includes children, older adults, and people with disabilities. Their SNAP will end on Oct. 31, 2025.
• About 9,600 households getting help with heating or energy bills who applied for or renewed SNAP between July 4, and Oct. 1, 2025. Their SNAP will be reduced starting Nov. 1, 2025. This does not include households with people over the age of 60 and people with disabilities.
Even if you don’t receive a notice right now – you may lose or see your food benefits reduced when your SNAP case is reviewed due to these federal rules. We expect another 2,000 lawfully present immigrants and another 20,000 households receiving energy assistance to see changes to their benefits over the next year.
Additionally, about 310,000 adults will be newly evaluated for work rule requirements.
The rules are complex. You can read more about them in this news release: https://apps.oregon.gov/oregon-newsroom/OR/ODHS/Posts/Post/odhs-begins-sending-notices-oct15-about-federal-snap-changes-under-hr1?fbclid=IwY2xjawNjQ7hleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETF1WEZ3TW5CalNMVTlON1drAR73kDa1PljT2q9eZgxVMOEWmcWs_vBxcpCAMR8JpCPFGtrhqiljncvlU_BdRw_aem_3zZas9q7vWnJBeZI7YtCCw

10/07/2025

10/07/2025

Excellent opportunity to learn where we live. No traveling!

10/02/2025

In-person Parent Cafe opportunity this Thursday in Coos Bay!
Register here: https://forms.office.com/r/kfZtDTSKph

This event is open to the community and brought to you by our partners at South Coast Head Start and Pathways to Positive Parenting

06/06/2025

🌟 Important Update for Our OHP Community from Oregon Health Plan 🌟

We know there’s been a lot of talk lately about possible changes to Medicaid at the national level—and we understand that can feel unsettling. But we want to reassure you:

✅ There have been NO changes to the Oregon Health Plan (OHP) at this time.
✅ OHP members should continue to keep their appointments and seek care as usual.
✅ Providers are encouraged to continue offering care without interruption.

The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) is closely monitoring the situation and remains committed to supporting your health and well-being. Your care matters—and your peace of mind does too. 💙

Please share this with friends and family who may need to hear it. We’re in this together.

05/12/2025

Free Dental Clinic June 6 & 7, 2025, Friday and Saturday.

Children and Adults qualify for this service. The clinic will be held at Dr. Goorhuis' office, 2731 Frontage Road. Appointments are required.

Applications may be obtained from the FRC located at 3520 Frontage Rd. Call #541-271-9700 for more information!

04/22/2025

Interested in improving safety and health in your home? Our Climate Resilience team is very happy to announce a new partnership with the Oregon Health Authority's Healthy Homes grant program to provide home repair grants in Coos, Curry, and Douglas counties. See below for more information.

04/16/2025

Announcing our Diaper Pantry!
Coastal Douglas residents with a child 2 years old or younger are eligible to receive 50 diapers and a box of wipes each month!
Diapers must be ordered online through our Online Pantry.
You can add food to your diaper order if you like!
You will schedule a pickup or delivery for your diaper order.
Unfortunately, we cannot distribute diapers through the Reedsport Food Pantry during pantry hours.
To receive diapers, please register at the QR code or link below.
https://thereedsportcollective.org/the-whole-child/

04/10/2025

Defensible Space Wildfire Prevention Direct Assistance available to residents of Reedsport, Wi******er Bay, and Gardiner.

For more information contact the Reedsport Volunteer Fire Department at 541-271-2423.

The request form can be found on the city's website. Click on the red banner across the top of the page that reads Wildfire Prevention Direct Assistance. You will find the form to complete, or you can stop in at City Hall 451 Wi******er Ave.