Wednesday, March 30, 2022

Instructions: Sign up online for volunteering and shopping

How to sign up for weekly shopping or volunteer opportunities: You can make it full screen to see it better! 

Some folks are struggling to figure out how to sign up. We have had a few folks think they signed up and it doesn't go through. We need everyone to confirm you are signed up at the time. 


 

Yard Sale - save your loot!

 

Yard Sale


April 30th 


Save your items and we will find a time for collection. We will vote on final approval of the sale at the April meeting. 


Tuesday, March 29, 2022

Target truck - Thursday 3/31

 Target help for unloading! We have 5 spots available to help with Target on Thursday. Please do not come if you are not signed up to help. We only need the 5 people. 


https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A054EA8A72EA2F58-target25

Sunday, March 27, 2022

Cleaning and Organizing Help Requested

We need help for Tuesday March 29th with cleaning and organizing the site. We are getting ready for our yearly visit with LBFS. Please sign up to help out! Just a few days left of the month to get your hours in! 

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A054EA8A72EA2F58-tuesday1

Friday, March 25, 2022

Shopping Sign up for March 26 & 28st

Shopping Sign up for March 26 & 28st (make sure to read the blurb)

Due to increased membership size: Members need to text or call Patty on Saturdays and Alicia on 

Mondays 2 hours prior if you need miss a shop time.  If you skip and do not contact us - you MUST 

sign up for a cleanup shift the following week. If you do not contact Patty on a Saturday and skip 

shopping without connecting, you may NOT sign up to shop on Monday. 


Everyone of the members making shopping possible is a volunteering taking time from their lives, 

please be mindful of others time. By skipping your time slot, it makes for a longer time for our volunteers. 


Saturday Shopping 

CALL PATTY for any changes after 8am SaturdaY 

CLOSED


Monday Shopping

contact ALICIA for any changes after 8am on Monday

closed

Wednesday, March 23, 2022

Drawing - Enter by 3pm on Friday 3/25

 Drawing: 

Please sign up by 3pm on March 25th.  You MUST plan on shopping either March 26th or 28th to pick up items. We will not tell you if you won or not as that is a lot of emails, etc. If you are not in town or do not plan to be shopping, then do NOT sign up. Any items not picked up by Monday shopping will be put back into the drawing for the next drawing. We do not save items unless we forget your items or we miss it on our end. 

If you sign up and skip shopping or don't let us know, you will not be able to enter into the next drawing. 

You can enter for 4 items. Please tell us your 1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th choices. 

Example:

First Last Name - 1

First Last Name - 2

First Last Name - 3

First Last Name - 4

BONUS ITEM - This is on top of the 4 items and the drawing will be done the same.

YOU MUST ENTER YOUR NAME. If you put YES, I don't know who you are. 

This will help so if you end up winning for more than one item, we will pick the #1 item and free up the #2 for another member to win. 


https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe8EDA2uIkxvEeS2OqKaB8z7_yhw07JMryokhFqPIP4AeEBjw/viewform?usp=sf_link

Tuesday, March 22, 2022

Target Truck Helpers needed 3.24.2022

Target Truck help needed on Thursday - 2 loads coming. 

NOTE: end of the month is nearing and this is a perfect time to get some needed hours in! Please do not show up to volunteer unless you are on this list! 


https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A054EA8A72EA2F58-target24

Recent Recalls - Sharing of Information

 
St. Benoit Creamery Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Egg in French Vanilla Yogurt




Continental Mills Recalls Walmart Great Value Buttermilk Pancake & Waffle Mix Due to Possible Foreign Material Contamination



Albanese Confectionery Group, Inc. Recalls Dark Chocolate Espresso Bean 9 Oz. Tub Because of Undeclared Peanut Allergen


Saturday, March 19, 2022

NEED HELP PAYING YOUR WATER BILL? - Philomath Folks!

 Philomath Water Company folks: 


NEED HELP PAYING YOUR WATER BILL?

There is a new federal program, the Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program, that is available to help households pay their water and wastewater (sewer) bills. 

To qualify:

  • Be under 60% State Median Income, as shown in the chart below. *gross income is income BEFORE taxes and other deductions (including health insurance or support payments)

 

Household Unit Size

Annual Gross Income*

Monthly Gross Income*

1

$29,344

$2,445.33

2

$38,373

$3,197.75

3

$47,402

$3,950.17

4

$56,430

$4,702.50

5

$65,459

$5,454.92

6

$74,488

$6,207.33

7

$76,181

$6,348.42

8

$77,874

$6,489.50

9

$79,567

$6,630.58

10

$81,260

$6,771.67

11

$82,953

$6,912.75

12

$84,645

$7,053.75

Each Additional Member

$1,692

$141.00

  •  Have a water/sewer bill in an adult household member’s name. 

To apply contact:  Community Services Consortium

If you have already received your Energy payment this program year please call the CSC help desk to apply:

            Benton or Linn County:        541-704-7632

            Lincoln County:                    888-851-0242

If you have not received Energy Assistance this year please pick up an application at one of our CSC locations or download an application from our website under Utility Assistance at: communityservices.us   (Completed applications are processed in the order they are received; must include proof of income, ID and utility bill.)

If you need assistance applying please schedule an appointment by calling our scheduling line for the county you reside in:

            Benton County:                    541-752-2840

            Lincoln County:                    541-265-3293 

            Linn County                          541-926-7163

Thursday, March 17, 2022

Shopping Sign up for March 19 & 21st (make sure to read the blurb)

 

Shopping Sign up for March 19 & 21st (make sure to read the blurb)

Due to increased membership size: Members need to text or call Patty on Saturdays and Alicia on 

Mondays 2 hours prior if you need miss a shop time.  If you skip and do not contact us - you MUST 

sign up for a cleanup shift the following week. If you do not contact Patty on a Saturday and skip 

shopping without connecting, you may NOT sign up to shop on Monday. 


Everyone of the members making shopping possible is a volunteering taking time from their lives, 

please be mindful of others time. By skipping your time slot, it makes for a longer time for our volunteers. 


Saturday Shopping 

contact PATTY for any changes after 8am Saturday! 

CLOSED


Monday Shopping

contact ALICIA for any changes after 8am on Monday

CLOSED



Tuesday, March 15, 2022

Thursday Target Truck 3/17

Target help unloading on Thursday. 2 timeslots available to volunteer. We only need the 5 people in each slot. Please DO NOT DROP in to volunteer as we don't need people standing around-You must sign up to volunteer. It only takes 5 volunteers each shift to help unload.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A054EA8A72EA2F58-target23

Sunday, March 13, 2022

Farmers Market Pickup team needed

We need another team of 2 to pick up the Farmers Markets on Wednesdays. This is a commitment of 1 time per week on WEDNESDAYS! The Wednesday farmers Market runs April 20 till November 23rd. 

You will drive the PCS Van. 

Leave the site about 12:30pm. Normally you will be back to the site by 2pm or earlier depending upon how much produce there is to pick up. 

This is a great way to schedule in your 4 hours per month! Find a friend and sign up for this exciting opportunity! 

Call or Text Patty @ 541-829-3980 to inquire! 

Friday, March 11, 2022

Shopping Sign up for March 12 & 14th (make sure to read the blurb)

Due to increased membership size: Members need to text or call Patty on Saturdays and Alicia on Mondays 2 hours prior if you need miss a shop time.  If you skip and do not contact us - you MUST sign up for a cleanup shift the following week. If you do not contact Patty on a Saturday and skip shopping without connecting, you may NOT sign up to shop on Monday. 


Everyone of the members making shopping possible is a volunteering taking time from their lives, please be mindful of others time. By skipping your time slot, it makes for a longer time for our volunteers. 


Saturday Shopping sign up-contact PATTY for any changes after 8am Saturday! 

CLOSED


Monday Shopping sign up-contact ALICIA for any changes after 8am on Monday


Thursday, March 10, 2022

Wednesday Store Pickup team needed

We could use a team of 2 to pick up 2 stores on Wednesday morning. These are easy stores to pick up from and you can drive the PCS Van from the PCS Site. 

This volunteer opportunity is a weekly commitment and is perfect for getting in your 4 hours! 

Please call or text Patty if you can commit to this. Grab a friend and have some fun while getting those hours in! It is a WIN-WIN. 

Wednesday, March 9, 2022

Target truck for TOMORROW Thursday 3/10..

We need help with the Target truck for TOMORROW Thursday 3/10..


You have 2 times to volunteer!  Sign up with the link below: 


https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A054EA8A72EA2F58-target22

Drawing - Ends March 11 at Noon! (4 items)

Please sign up by NOON on March 11th.  You MUST plan on shopping either March 12th or 14th to pick up items. We will not tell you if you won or not as that is a lot of emails, etc. If you are not in town or do not plan to be shopping, then do NOT sign up. Any items not picked up by Monday shopping will be put back into the drawing for the next drawing. We do not save items unless we forget your items or we miss it on our end. 

If you sign up and skip shopping or don't let us know, you will not be able to enter into the next drawing. 

You can enter for 4 items. Please tell us your 1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th choices. 


Example:

First Last Name - 1

First Last Name - 2

First Last Name - 3

First Last Name - 4


BONUS ITEM - This is on top of the 4 items and the drawing will be done the same.

YOU MUST ENTER YOUR NAME. If you put YES, I don't know who you are. 

This will help so if you end up winning for more than one item, we will pick the #1 item and free up the #2 for another member to win. 

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfECUfGCfnKNWGR2YJYcwMWjzq_p9ZMGW6Of2SnFBWQ4-0myA/viewform?usp=sf_link

Friday, March 4, 2022

Saturday March 5th and Monday March 7th SIGN UPS

 NOTE: All new members need to have a meeting or phone call with Patty before a family can shop. 

Before any one brings friends, they need to have a phone orientation at minimum. 

Please note this is the sign up for both Saturday and Monday. 

-- Remember that you need to arrive 10 minutes prior to your sign up time to check in and wash/sanitize

-- Remember that you are not allowed to just show up to shop or volunteer. 

-- If the spots are full, please contact Patty on Saturdays and Alicia on Mondays. (phone numbers are on the blog web version).



Saturday - 

Saturday Sign up: Please contact Patty for questions if you miss the sign up.


Monday - 


CLOSED
Monday Sign up. Please contact Alicia for questions if you miss the sign up.

Wednesday, March 2, 2022

Target help needed for Thursday (tomorrow) to unload the truck.

Target help needed for Thursday (tomorrow) to unload the truck. 

***Please make sure to get your hours in for the month during the month. Please do not wait until the last week to try to get hours in. We offer hours all month and need the help all month to make this program a success. None of our members are paid and we are all helping for the greater good. 

We need 5 volunteers for tomorrow. If you have any change of plans after you sign up, please text Patty.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A054EA8A72EA2F58-target21