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Helping People. Changing Lives.

At CSC, we are on a mission to be a community leader, providing vital services with collaborative partners to empower the people of Linn, Benton, and Lincoln Counties and the surrounding areas to positively transform lives. Our vision is communities where every person has equitable access to resources to build brighter futures.

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What We Do

We offer a comprehensive suite of programs in Benton, Lincoln, Linn, Marion, Polk, and Yamhill Counties. Whether you need help keeping the lights on today, or planning for your career tomorrow, CSC is here to help.

We have a navigator available to assist Spanish speakers with our variety of services. Please call (541) 704-7626.

Linn Benton Food Share: Feed the Need

The need is rising, and so are we.

Due to recent SNAP delays, tens of thousands of our neighbors are facing empty cupboards. Linn Benton Food Share (LBFS) is spending $300,000 in food purchases between November 1 – December 31, more than FIVE times our usual monthly budget, to keep local food pantries and meal sites stocked.

We need your help! DONATE to help us raise $300,000 to ensure Everybody Eats.

This campaign is a testament to the power of community. When federal support falls short, neighbors step up. The Feed the Need challenge invites donors, partners, and community members to be part of the solution.

Demand at food pantries and meal sites is at an all time high, with over 15,000 people utilizing emergency food boxes monthly, and more every day. As the regional food hub supporting 68 meal sites and food pantries, LBFS is currently distributing over 100,000lbs of food weekly, including shelf stable and frozen food, fresh produce, dairy, meat, and other household staples.

Thank you for helping us Feed the Need during this crucial time for our neighbors and communities.

Housing

Helping people who are homeless, providing assistance for households facing eviction.

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Utility Assistance

Assisting low-income community members by paying towards their utility bills.

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Weatherization

Providing home weatherization to increase energy savings and make homes more comfortable and safe for you and your family.

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Linn Benton Food Share

Providing food to our local community through a network of non-profit partners.

Linn Benton Food Share

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Head Start

Providing support, enrichment and education to children and their families in a nurturing learning environment.

Head Start

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Workforce & Education

Offering an array of employment and educational programs for youth, young adults, adults and the whole family.

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Stories

The lobby is very clean, and the lady at the window is a sweetheart. The staff are very helpful, even if you don't meet the criteria for their program, they will give you other resources and places in the community that could help or point you in the direction on the path you need. It's most definitely a 5-star experience.
SelenaCSC Client
They had me in and out quickly. Filled out an application for energy assistance, talked with energy assistance, and was sent on my way with a pledge of payment to my power bill, all within 20 minutes? So grateful.
GabbyCSC Client
Everyone I have worked with has been encouraging and helped me implement a plan for me to really help me. I'm starting over - with little encouragement and support, and the people at CSC really do care. Thank you, CSC!
VictoriaCSC Client
CSC has been a part of my life for almost two decades. At first, I was a participant. Now, I have found meaningful work with Gleaners and sit on the CSC Community Action Advisory Council. I believe there is no greater food for the soul than helping people. I can honestly say that helping people has helped keep me alive. I would like to thank CSC, Linn Benton Food Share, and Gleaners for keeping me breathing. I am proud to be a part of something bigger than myself and paying it forward.
CookieCSC Client
I am a certified executive manager today because of the help I received from the Community Services Consortium. They helped me find temporary housing, assisted me with my utilities, then they helped me enroll in classes that I needed to obtain my security license. They even helped me with my first uniform I needed to start my new job.
FredCSC Client
When I reached out to CSC for energy assistance. The compassion these people showed to me was truly heartwarming. I cried tears because they made everything easy for me to understand the process and answered all my questions with clarity.
JacquelineCSC Client
Being able to reach out and have someone want to help you, in a kind, professional way makes you feel like a person. Which can be difficult when there is so much stacked against you. The impact is huge.
Emily & StevenCSC Clients
Your help has saved me from a very real threat of homelessness. In a time when so many ARE homeless, you stepped in and made all the difference in my life, for which I and my service animals are eternally grateful.
AnonymousCSC Client
This organization feeds people, helps with housing, keeps them warm, and many other services, but the most important thing is how they make each individual person feel they are heard and have value.
PattyCSC Client
I am a single mom of 6 and I normally work 50+ hours a week. Not only was I assisted beyond anything I could imagine, I was also given a sense of relief by the compassion for what they do.
SuzannaCSC Client
With COVID affecting everyone, CSC has given us at North Santiam Gleaners, an opportunity to give to others a feeling of safety and security. CSC has been there to help all those in need.
TomCSC Community Partner
I couldn't have felt more understood. Each and every staff member treated me with understanding, dignity, and concern.
JacquelineCSC Client
I don’t have the words to describe my relief right now. My beautiful son can feel safe thanks to the support of your team!
TravisCSC Client
I lost everything a few years ago. My gratitude for your assistance is abundant. Thank you.
MaryCSC Client
I was under so much stress as the bills kept going higher and higher. Thank you so much for your financial assistance, words don’t express how much I appreciate it.
TreneeCSC Client
At CSC, I found all the help I needed and more. The hurdles they helped me jump that led to my accomplishments changed my whole life.
CSC Board Member
CSC has been a part of my life for almost two decades. At first, I was a participant. Now, I have found meaningful work with Gleaners and sit on the CSC Community Action Advisory Council.
CSC Board Member
It brought tears to my eyes and much needed relief. I've been assisted beyond my expectations and it has saved my life.
DeniseCSC Client
In such uncertain times, this is the best possible gift I could receive.
MarcellaCSC Client

The Latest from CSC

Get paid to earn your GED this summer!

Our GED & Career Pathways program is available to Polk County residents ages 16-24 and provides personalized support, paid incentives, a graduation ceremony, and more! Connect with us to learn more.

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Apply for Head Start

Enrollment for the 2025-26 school year is open at Lincoln County Head Start!

Head Start is a FREE preschool program for children 3-5, and supportive services for the whole family. Learn more and apply today!

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Read About our Impact

In 2024, we invested over $11 million and impacted more than 200,000 community members across the six counties we serve! Learn more about the impact we made last year in the report.

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News & Events

News

CSC Governing Board Executive Committee: Dec 4 2025

November 20, 2025
News

News Release – Feed the Need: Linn Benton Food Share launches emergency fundraiser to meet rising needs following SNAP delays

November 8, 2025
Board Meetings

CSC Governing Board: Oct 23, 2025

October 3, 2025
In the Media

OCCC hosts Community Resource Fair

September 24, 2025
Board Meetings

CSC Governing Board Executive Committee: Sept 18, 2025

September 9, 2025
In the Media

Count shows shifting trends in tri-county homelessness

September 8, 2025

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