Turning Point Community Service Center is a 501(c)3 non-profit agency servicing all of the 97016 zip code area. We are governed by a volunteer board of directors. This board is made up of professional people, business owners, educators, clients, working adults and retired persons. New board members are welcome. The board meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 6:30 pm at 365 SW High School Dr. Meetings are open to the public.   A member agency of United Way of Columbia County Nondiscrimination Statement In accordance with Federal law, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, political beliefs or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination contact Columbia Pacific Food Bank at 503-397-9708   Our Mission          To assist low income families with food and other basic needs and to address emergency crisis situations for members of the community.

The ways we help: Food: We can supply 3-5 days worth of emergency foods to a family or individual, using USDA commodities and food donated by local people. Eviction Prevention: one time rent assistance using EFSP funds. Utility assistance: Share the Warmth applications taken. Help with forms. Clothing and household goods. Transportation help. Food Stamp applications are now available at Turning Point. Thanks to a new working agreement with the food stamp office we can expedite the process for you to receive food stamps and reduce the number of trips you need to make to St. Helens to complete the application process. Come in and talk to Sandy to learn all about it. Our clients are: •Residents of the 97016 zip code •Families with children •Singles •Elderly •Disabled •Employed and Unemployed •Victims of abuse •Survivors of crisis Hours of operation: Thrift shop: Monday-Friday 10:00 am - 4:00 pm The thrift shop is open to the public and is known as the best thrift shop in the Pacific Northwest.  It’s revenue supports many of the services we offer to the public. Food Room: Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays-11:00 am to 3:00 pm   Contact Information Telephone 503-728-3126 FAX 503-728-2173 Postal address 220 E. Columbia River Hwy. PO Box 773 Clatskanie, OR 97016 Electronic mail General Information: tpcc@clatskanie.com

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