Our mission:

"Through partnership with a caring community, ACCESS provides immediate and long-term solutions that lead people in need toward self-sufficiency."

ACCESS, Inc. is a private non-profit 501 (c) (3) organization. The community action agency of Jackson County, that has been serving the needs of seniors, persons with disabilities, children, and people of low income since 1976.

Mayors United is a new and special campaign to raise $50,000 to help feed clients of the ACCESS Food Share Pantry System of Jackson County. The campaign culminates June 14th in a Mayors United Crescendo Event celebration party, 4-7 p.m., in the Sherm & Wanda Olsrud Pavilion, Jackson County Fairgrounds & Expo Park. Tickets are just $25 for the event, which includes dancing, live music from Rogue Suspects and the Karen Lovely Band, wine, beer, food and refreshments, which includes a “Tapas” contest for the Best Hearty Appetizers in the Valley.

Tickets will go on sale May 28th click here.

Mail Tribune Story:

Grange Co-Op, KOBI-TV, & ACCESS Team up

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"Seniors would be in serious trouble without ACCESS," stated Bonnie...click here to read the rest of the story.

Myles would like your help in alleviating hunger in our community. He has recorded a CD of five centuries of music and is donating half of the proceeds to ACCESS. The CD is $12 and can be purchased by going to, or calling the Development Department at ACCESS, 774-4312 or e-mail at:Email your order here.

Update on Myles: Myles donated $300 to ACCESS to "Feed the Hungry" from the sale of his CD's. Great Job Myles!

Read Myles Story:

How does a young boy end hunger…by doing what he knows best, and what Myles knows is music. Click here to read article

Read articles about ACCESS and hunger in our area:

Wyden Encourages All To Pitch In For The Hungry

Our Daily Bread

Now, more than ever

Covering the Basics

Oregon Among the Hungriest US States click to read article

Report Just Released: Oregon #3 in Nation for High Percentage of  Hungry Citizens! click to read article

Mail Tribune Story:Food Pantries diminish in Jackson County

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Rotary First Harvest brings fresh produce to ACCESS.

Medford Mail Tribune wins award for story on ACCESS. click here

Mail Tribune: A Growing Hunger

Mail Tribune "Demand is up, but Donations are down" Article

Mail Tribune "Food For Hope" Article

As a local businessman, DeBoer knows about hard work and he lauds... 

            ACCESS... Read Complete Story here.

Why we do what we do, watch this video, then call and find how you can help.

ACCESS is more than food, check out this story...Read More

Stumped for what to give to someone who has everything, give a Brick.  More Info...

One in five people ate meals from an emergency food box at least once last year

We  provide affordable housing, food assistance, weatherization, energy assistance and rental assistance to those who qualify.