Our Annual Impact
A Year in Review
2024-2025
Over the past year, ACCESS provided life-changing support to tens of thousands of Jackson County residents. The pandemic, wildfires, and rising costs have driven an overwhelming need for housing, utility, and food assistance. It has been an honor to serve the Rogue Valley for the past 48 years and ACCESS will continue to be here for those who need us.
ACCESS By the Numbers
39,158 of Jackson County residents received vital resources & support from ACCESS
137,829 independent services provided
3.7 million meals provided to Jackson County residents
$9.7 million of rental assistance provided
$2.4 million of energy assistance provided
Financials
ACCESS Food and Nutrition Programs
Food Programs are vital resources for Jackson County. Our network of 34 food pantries, mobile pantry, and nutrition programs are a lifeline for many families, children, Veterans, seniors, and those with disabilities.
67,447
pantry visits last year
4.5 million
pounds of food distributed through our Food Bank warehouse
921,745
pounds of fresh produce provided to our local food pantries
1,318,991
pounds of food saved from landfills through our Fresh Alliance partners
827
elementary school kids fed through our Powerpack Program
147,858
meals provided to kids in our Powerpack Program
30+
food pantries operating in Jackson County
Energy Assistance and Weatherization
These programs help address immediate energy assistance needs and also provide long-term solutions for reducing utility payments for low-income residents.
7,540
Jackson County residents received energy assistance
$2.4 million
of energy assistance provided
89
homes weatherized – increasing energy efficiency
$545
average annual utility savings of weatherized homes
ACCESS Housing and Homeownership Programs
ACCESS is an approved HUD Housing Counseling Agency that promotes housing stability through homeownership education, rental assistance, and affordable housing for families, seniors, Veterans, and people with disabilities.
$9.7 million
of rental assistance provided
369
people received rental and homeownership counseling and education
384
Veterans received housing stability services
Center for Community Resilience
The Center for Community Resilience (CCR) helped more than 1,044 survivors of the 2020 wildfires by providing housing navigation case management, rental assistance, homeownership counseling, and down payment assistance. Learn More
More than 1,044 fire survivors served and 6,175 independent services provided
Medford Severe Weather Shelter
The shelter operates in partnership with the City of Medford to provide emergency shelter in the event of extreme heat, cold, smoke, and other severe weather conditions. Learn More
2,241 Medford Severe Weather Shelter visits
Medical Equipment Loan Program
This loan program directly benefits those with medical needs – with no cost or income qualifications. This program is funded exclusively with monetary and equipment donations. Learn More
6,408 pieces of medical equipment loaned- saving our community hundreds of thousands of dollars in medical equipment expenses.
Over the Top Wig Program
The Over the Top Wig Program provides free wigs, hats, and scarves to those experiencing hair loss due to cancer treatment or other medical diagnoses. Learn More
80 women with cancer and other medical diagnoses received a wig, hat, or scarf.
The Annual Impact of Volunteers
519 dedicated volunteers donated more than 36,678 hours of their time last year!
