Compiled by: Rogue Valley Food System Network Updated 3.30.2020
The RVFSN has created this list of resources to support our extended community during the COVID-19 outbreak.
We have gathered resources about different aspects of the Food System: from school meals, to food pantries, community garden guidelines and resources for farmers and food handlers.
Table of Contents
Links to Other Resource Guides
School Meals
Food Pantry and Food Access Updates
Home Delivery and Takeout Options
Grocery and Farmers Market Updates
Local CSA Shares
Resources for Farmers and Food Vendors
Upcoming Webinars and Free Courses
For Community Gardens
Agriculture and Livestock
Coronavirus and Food Insecurity
Economic Recovery
Mutual Aid Networks
For Parents
For Food System Workers
Links to Other Resource Guides
OSU Small Farms, Local Food Covid-19 FAQ
Access to credible information is important during any public health crisis. Faculty in the OSU Center for Small Farms and Community Food systems are working with community partners to provide current information that is relevant for small farms and local food systems. As the pandemic progresses, they may update or add to these Frequently Asked Questions.
The Rogue Flavor Guide connects consumers with the region’s farms, ranches and food- and beverage-oriented businesses, their locally grown and produced goods and the retailers who support them. It provides education and resources for obtaining local foods on any budget, discerning labels and understanding food-system sustainability, along with the numerous reasons to buy local, eat local.
School Meals
Click here to find a list of all Oregon school districts with links to their meal plans during the Coronavirus school closures. You do not have to attend that specific school or district to have access to these meals–free meals are available to children age 1-18 to pick up “grab and go” style.
Emergency Food Distribution
In this section you will find information about emergency food distribution and food pantries, including updated hours and locations.
Oregon Food Bank will be keeping its Find Food page updated as pantries’ emergency hours and operations change. Keep checking the page for up-to-date information about the closest food pantry in your area.
State of Oregon SNAP application and eligibility information
Food Recovery Network Guide on Donating Surplus Food During COVID-19
Partners for a Hunger-Free Oregon webpage on accessing food during COVID-19
COVID-19 Resources for Farm to School and ECE is a Compilation of resources related to COVID-19 relevant to the farm to school and farm to early care and education community.
ACCESS Updates – As of 3/30/20, all Medford pantries will move to one temporary pantry distribution location located at the end Lear Way. Take Crater Lake Highway to Delta Waters and proceed onto Lear Way. The distribution location is half a mile past ACCESS. If you are driving, please remain in your vehicle. Please check the ACCESS website daily for changes. View the pantry map HERE
Below is a list of temporary pantries. Get more information about locations and hours HERE.
Applegate Food Pantry – Mondays – 11:30am-1:00pm
Butte Falls Food Pantry – 2nd and 4th Fridays – 3:00pm-5:00pm
Prospect Community Food Bank – 2nd and 4th Fridays – 12:00pm-2:00pm
Rogue Family Center (White City) – Tuesdays – 1:00pm-4:00pm
Rogue River Community Center – Tuesdays – 10:00am – 11:45am
Salvation Army – Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday – 9:00am-3:00pm
Talent Food Pantry – Thursdays – 12:00pm-2:00pm
Free Mobile Market – Shady Cove (Upper Rogue Community Center) – Thursdays – 10:00am -12:00pm
Free Mobile Market – Ashland (Snowberry Brook) – Thursdays – 4:00pm-6:00pm
ACCESS Distribution behind Lithia – Monday through Thursday 10:00am – 1:00pm
Phoenix Food Project remains open
Community Peace Meals (Ashland) -Now operating out Shepherd’s Way church on the corner of 5th and East Main for a daytime neighborhood drop-in center. (599 East Main street in Ashland)
Josephine County Food Bank hours of operation and locations are changing. I recommend calling ahead to confirm hours/locations.
The Medford Gospel Mission is still serving free meals at their Main Ingredient Restaurant Mon-Fri – they’ve just moved to take-out style rather than dine-in.
Home-Delivery/Pickup Opportunities and Online Sales
In this section, you will information on Rogue Valley food vendors and farms who are now offering delivery and/or pickup:
With businesses around Southern Oregon temporarily shut down due to COVID-19, many folks are struggling. This site is meant to be a resource for the citizens of this region to connect with local small businesses.
Angel Farms is offering free door drop anywhere in Medford, Ashland, Grants Pass, and between! DM, call, or text (541) 646-1919 to order.
As the Garden Grows is offering door drop delivery of products. Their website will be updated on Tuesdays for weekly availability. Delivery is available on Friday’s between 2pm and 6pm and Saturday between 10 am and 1 pm.
Apple Outlaw offering cider to-go from Wednesday-Sunday 1-4 pm
ByGeorge Farm is offering delivery/drop sites in your local areas or direct house delivery! They have duck eggs, fresh cheese, aged cheese and yarn for those looking to craft during these secluded times! Please contact us directly at bygeorgefarm@gmail.com or DM on Facebook!
The Bigham Farms Farmstand remains open from 8am-8pm daily. It is self-serve – you can find more information on their Facebook page.
Bright Star Bakery is offering baked goods online and pick up at our kitchen in Talent, Fridays from 1-5 and we also offer shipping as well
Box R Beef is still offering beef. Inquire on their website about delivery and/or shipping.
Blue Fox Farms is beginning a weekly delivery service. DM on Instagram, Facebook to sign up and learn more. Or email bluefoxfarm@gmail.com
CABA Empanadas is open in downtown Medford for ordering take-away. They are also offering delivery of frozen empanadas on Tuesdays in Ashland and Thursdays in Medford. People can order and pay online at our website cabaempanadas.com or call at (541) 631-9260. When we arrive, we leave the order on their doorstep. If you order a dozen or more empanadas, the delivery is free.Minimum order 6 empanadas + $5 delivery fee
Crack O’Dawn farm is offering free-range pasteurized egg delivery to Ashland on Tuesdays. Direct Message them on Instagram to inquire.
Coquette Bakery is offering limited menu pickup at the Fry Family Farm store in Medford on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday.
Dunbar Farms is offering pickup of bread, produce, herbs, and eggs at their Honor Barn. You can order online.
The English Lavender Farm online store remains open – and they are offering hand-sanitizer!
The Fort Vannoy Farm Stand in Grants Pass remains open. Fort Vannoy Farms is also offering a summer CSA share. Learn more on their website.
Firebird Farms is offering free local deliveries of yak meat. You can use the code “LOCAL20” for a discount. Shipped variety boxes are also available.
Four and Twenty Blackbirds Bakery is offering curbside pickup starting 4/1/20. Details coming soon.
Griffin Creek Coffee Roasters online store remains open.
Mike’s Fish is offering delivery with a $30 minimum. They will deliver between Ashland to Cave Junction with a $10 delivery fee. Please call Mike at 541.415.0843 to place your order.
New Sammy’s Cowboy Bistro is offering takeout from 12-1:30, 5-6:30 Wednesday-Sunday. View the menu on their site.
One Leaf Microgreens is offering home delivery to Talent on Tuesdays and Ashland on Fridays. Email morsepaige@gmail.com for more information.
The Oregon Bee Store is offering curbside pickup. Check out their Facebook page or call 541-826-7621 for more information.
The Oshala Farm online store remains open.
Pennington Farms bakery is offering delivery and curbside pickup. Call to order.
Plaisance Ranch offers curbside pickup of Beef and Wine
Rogue Produce is shifting delivery to once a week to meet the growing demand. Sign-up for their newsletter to get notifications on when orders can be placed.
Rise Up Bakery is offering home deliveries of 10 or more loaves (bread freezes well)! Order online.
Salant Family Ranch will deliver your beef order within 50 miles of Jacksonville free with a $50 minimum order any day of the week. Call Peter at 541-899-8295 or come to the ranch for pickup! Visit their Instagram page to view available items/prices
Sweet Cream Ice Cream is offering delivery from 10am-3pm Monday through Friday! You can order online through their site.
Trium Wines is offering free delivery within 30 miles. 6 bottle minimum.
The Uber Herbal online shop remains open.
Valhalla Organics is offering free no-contact delivery along the I-5 corridor from Ashland to Central Point, and we ship everywhere in the US (use discount code LOCAL if you want delivery — that will remove the shipping charge from your order)
Violet Fae Farm is taking orders for deliveries for their handcrafted fire cider & immunity tea.They can deliver locally on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Place your order at violetfaeremedies@yahoo.com
Medford Food Co-Op will begin offering online ordering for pick-up for high-risk shoppers.
Uproot Meats is offering delivery within city limits of Jackson County for $10; rural areas and outside of Jackson county start at $20. Delivery for share boxes is free within Jackson county city limits.
Jefferson Farm Kitchen is offering organic, locally sourced meals to go, as always.
Lark’s is offering curbside pick up and full family dinners to go. 4/1 update: Larks have closed their kitchen for the time being.
Grocery/Farm Stores/Farmers Markets Updates
In this section, you will find updates about local grocers/farms stores, as well as updates from Farmers Markets. Make sure to check out the Farmers Market Coalition webpage on best practices before you visit your local farmers market next!
The Rogue Valley Growers and Crafters Market will reopen on April 14th. Read their statement here.
Oregon Farmers Market COVID 19 Resources and Guidelines
Farmers Market Coalition webpage on best practice, FAQ’s, and Resources
Whistling Duck Farm Store remains open
The Fry Family Farm Store remains open.
Grants Pass Growers Market remains open
Medford Food Co-Op remains open – read updates HERE for daily updates about safety measures Beginning next week 3/30, MFC will begin offering online ordering for pick-up for high-risk shoppers. More details coming soon: Online Orders
Ashland Food Co-Op remains open -read updates HERE
Diggin’ Livin’ will remain open. Visit their Facebook page for updates.
LOCAL CSAs
This section has a list of Rogue Valley CSA shares that will be available for sign-up this spring.
As the Garden Grows – Offering a “Farm Card” option
Banyan Botanicals CSA– Banyan’s CSA is new this year and will include Ayurvedic recipes and occasional herbs in the boxes, pick up spots in Ashland, Williams, and Grants Pass.
Barking Moon Farm – 20-week summer CSA beginning in June
Beebe’s Farmstand – 16-week Summer CSA. Boxes will be made available for pickup weekly at the farmstand located in Central Point. They are also offering delivery within 3 miles of the farm, with priority to the elderly, immunocompromised, or single parents stuck at home. Sign up by phone (917) 863-3928 or via email at beebefarms@gmail.com Learn more on their Facebook page.
UPROOT Meats – CSA shares and boxes vary. Monthly options and delivery available.
Wandering Roots has created a weekly veggie CSA. For more information please contact them at thewanderingroots@gmail.com
Sun Spirit Farm – NEW CSA launching this year. May-October. $100/month. Email sunspiritcsa@gmail.com to signup or visit their website. Weekly pickup locations on the farm, in Grants Pass, or Cave Junction!
Resources for Farmers and Food Vendors
This section contains links to FAQs about the impact of coronavirus food systems and links to extensive resource lists for grocers, gardeners, farmers.
OSU College of Ag Sciences put together an impressive list of FAQs for coronavirus as it relates to farms, gardens, grocery stores, food banks, food service, and home.
OSU Small Farms Handout on COVID-19, Small Farms, and Local Food
Rogue Farm Corps has created a resource list for farmers.
There is an Oregon farmers markets email listserv, where a robust conversation has been taking place about COVID 19 strategies. You can join it here if you’re not already on it
The Young Farmers Coalition COVID-19 Resource List is extensive and includes financial, food safety, policy advocacy, and webinar information.
Oregon Farmers Market Association COVID-19 Resources
The Farm Crisis Center is a large resource center for farmers in crisis.
This is a list of Covid 19 articles and resources related to Food Systems compiled by Vanessa Garcia Polanco, professor at MSU.
The CSA Innovation Network has compiled a list of online sales platforms for farmers and other relevant resources
This list of Farmer to farmer resources on COVID-19 by Growing Futures includes information on having a safe and strong business plan, communicating with customers, taking stock of your business, and pivoting to reach customers better
The Cornell Small Farms Program has published a guide to Building farm resilience during COVID-19, with a focus on how to continue farming during crisis.
The Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association has compiled a list of resources relating to mental health and farmers.
The Agricultural Justice Project has released COVID-19 Crisis: Planning for Extra Care on Your Farm, which is a list of strategies to reduce worker and customer exposure during farm activities.
Upcoming Webinars and Free Courses
The following are specific webinars and online opportunities. All are free unless otherwise noted.
Webinar by TILTH: Online Sales Platforms for Farmers
This webinar has passed, but you can still view the recording above.
Webinar: Careers in Food Systems Planning
This webinar has passed, but you can still view the recording above.
WEBINAR: Food Safety in the Time of Coronavirus: Post-Harvest Handling Thursday, Friday, March 27, 2020 12:30 – 2:00 pm
Webinar: Strengthening Our Food System Together in a Time of Crisis on Friday, March 27th from 12noon-1:30pm. This farminar will center women’s and gender-oppressed voices and welcomes all sectors of the food system. The organizers welcome participation from outside of PA. REGISTER HERE.
Webinar with Carolyn Steel: Sitopia: Rethinking our lives through food
Carolyn will present her perspective on rural-urban linkages, sustainable food systems, and COVID-19’s new and ever-evolving contributions to the dialogue. A moderated question and answer session will follow the presentation. 2 April at 13.30 CET. It will be recorded and shared on the Rural-Urban Europe and Informed Cities websites. To participate, please register here.
Webinar: Racial Equity in the Food System: Perceptions, Reality, and the road ahead.
April 15th, 3-4 pm EST. In this webinar sponsored by the Racial Equity in the Food System (REFS) workgroup, we’ll share provocative findings from a national survey of REFS webinar registrants that will ground a thoughtful discussion of these questions. To facilitate the discussion, members of the REFS national committee will offer insights into what the findings may be telling us, and share examples where projects and organizations are operationalizing equity in their everyday work.
FREE vegetable gardening course with OSU Master Gardeners
Free National Nutrition Certificate with Utah State Extensions
21-Day Racial Equity Habit Building Challenge
Cornell Small Farms is offering free courses for the next 6 weeks.
Blue Fox Farm has started a new IG Live series called “Food Conversations” with the Culinary Breeding Network. They will be connecting with farmers, seed breeders, restaurateurs, and other business owners to talk about how they’re adapting to our current circumstances. Follow their Instagram to tune-in.
For Community Gardens
This section contains information about community gardens related to COVID-19.
In difficult times, let us cultivate our gardens
Handling COVID-19 at Community Gardens
Considerations for fruit, vegetable growers related to coronavirus
Frequently Asked Questions About Community Garden Management of Covid-19
Agriculture and Livestock
This section includes articles about COVID-19’s impact on, FAQs on the relationship between coronavirus transmission and food, and considerations for growers to be aware of as coronavirus spreads.
Frequently Asked Questions on Coronavirus and Food from USDA
As coronavirus spreads, farmers fear market closures and lost income
Homeland Security deems agriculture as ‘critical infrastructure’ amid COVID-19 pandemic
How Global Agriculture Grew a Pandemic
Six Possible Impacts of COVID-19 on Agriculture
Emerging human infectious diseases and the links to global food production
Small Farms Also Struggle as Restaurants Shut Down Due to Coronavirus
Young farmers resources to Covid
USDA county offices go to ‘appointment only’
What Ag Producers Need to Know About COVID19
Capitalist agriculture and Covid-19: A deadly combination
Considerations for fruit, vegetable growers related to coronavirus
Coronavirus and Food Insecurity
This section includes articles on how COVID-19 directly impacts food security.
Food Recovery Network Guide on Donating Surplus Food During COVID-19
FAQs on Food Security in the U.S. during COVID-19
The Effects of COVID-19 Will Ripple Through Food Systems
Farmers Markets Respond to COVID-19: Daily Updates and Announcements
Food Security is Economic Security is Economic Stimulus
Coronavirus is giving us all a taste of food insecurity
How to Safely Feed Food-Insecure Seniors During a Pandemic
How to minimize the impact of Coronavirus on Food Security
We must shore up access to food as COVID-19 takes hold
The Fight to Keep Farmers’ Markets Open During Coronavirus
Economic Recovery
This section includes links to economic recovery opportunities for farmers, school districts and small business owners.
Economic Injury Disaster Lending approved for Jackson and Josephine Counties
Josephine County Disaster Small Business Loan Assistance
American Farmland Trust is launching the Farmer Relief Fund.The fund will award farmers with cash grants up to $1,000.
No Kid Hungry Emergency Grants is offering grants to support local school districts and nonprofit organizations in their efforts to ensure kids get the nutritious food they need
United Way of Jackson County COVID-19 Fund is offering mini-grants to 501c3 organizations in Jackson County with extraordinary expenses related to COVID-19.
A list of relief-funds for restaurant, bars, and food service workers.
Spill the Dish has created a database of resources (non-profit funding opportunities, government agencies, changed laws, and even gofundme’s), searchable by state and type of relief.
Another Round Another Rally is offering grants and accepting donations to help affected food service workers.
The James Beard Foundation has created a COVID-19 relief fund. Accepting applications through April 3rd.
The State of Oregon has launched a COVID-19 Small Business resource page
Mutual Aid Networks
The following are links to information on Mutual Aid Networks that are developing both regionally and nationally. In response to COVID-19, mutual aid networks are forming to stay in touch, pool resources, and support one another with needs.
Southern Oregon Mutual Aid Network
Applegate Connect – Applegate Valley COVID Resources
The Southern Oregon Neighborhood Pods Facebook group is seeking to create Neighborhood Pods where people step up to take leadership in their communities to connect with neighbors.
National Mutual Aid Network Resource Document
Coronavirus, climate change and community care
How to Help Neighbors Safely During the Coronavirus Pandemic
Running list of Stories of Beauty, Kindness, and Hope During the Coronavirus Crisis
For Parents
If you’re looking for some new food-centric education activities to do with your kids, check out the following links!
Bee Educational material from The Bee Girl Organization
For Food System Workers
Food Chain Workers Alliance List of Resources for food workers affected by COVID-19, including applications for unemployment, legal resources, emergency assistance funds, advocacy information, and mental health resources
Restaurant Opportunity Centers Alliance has compiled a list of resources and financial assistance to restaurant workers impacted by the coronavirus crisis.
Restaurant Workers Community Foundation has gathered information and links to resources that will help restaurants and workers deal most effectively with the COVID-19 Emergency
Betancourt-Macias Family Scholarship Foundation has a list of National and state resources to support undocumented communities during COVID-19
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Compiled by: Rogue Valley Food System Network Updated 3.30.2020
