Just in time for the federal government shutdown and cuts in food stamp benefits, Lincoln County has awarded $47,500 in grants to seven food pantries.
The grants are part of $174,557 awards to 23 nonprofit organizations in the county’s annual allotment of general operations money to help deliver social services.
Over the last 25 years, local social service nonprofits have received more than $3.5 million in funding through the county grants. The county said the grant reflects the recognition that local nonprofits are critical partners in meeting community needs.
To qualify, an organization must be a 501(c)3 providing social services in response to community needs. Applications are reviewed by a volunteer committee which recommends awards to county commissioners.
Receiving grants this year were: Agape Respite Center, $5,000; Altrusa of Yaquina Bay, $2,375; Arcoiris, $3,375; Brighter Horizons, $6,000; Casa: Voices for Children, $6,625; Central Coast Food Web, $3,000; Children’s Advocacy Center of Lincoln County, $5,000; Coastal Range Food Bank, $3,000; CSC Headstart, $4,125; Fishing Poles for Kids/Oregon Coast, $1,500; Food Share of Lincoln County, $15,000; Ground Zero Outreach, $500; Habitat for Humanity $7,500; Hearts With a Mission, $2,000; and Legal Aid Services, $8,000.
Also, Lincoln City Food Pantry, $5,625; Lincoln Community Dispute Resolution, $5,000; Neighbors for Kinds,$7,500; Neskowin Valley School, $1,875; Newport Fishermen’s Wives, $2,500; Newport Food Pantry, $6,000; Newport Symphony Orchestra, $2,000; North End Senior Solutions, $5,000; Northwest Coastal Housing, $3,582; Senior Services Foundation, $6,500; Meals on Wheels, $7,500; Partnership Against Alcohol & Drug Abuse, $4,000; Salvation Army, $5,000; Samaritan House, $12,500; The Arc of Lincoln County, $600; Toledo Food Share Pantry, $6,750; Waldport Food Share, $7,500; Yachats Food Pantry, $4,125; and Yachats Youth and Family Activities Program, $8,000.
