Love INC Services

With the help of nearly 40 partner churches and about 400 volunteers, Love INC of Benton County offers a variety of services to help fill gaps in resources in the community that are not currently or sufficiently being met. Any Benton County resident can receive help from Love INC - there are no income limits or qualifications that would make you ineligible to receive services from Love INC.

Love INC Help Line

Calling the Love INC Help Line (541-757-8111) is the first stop for individuals in the community. The services listed below are available to anyone living in Benton County - a Client Intake is not required. If the individual would like to receive assistance from Gap Ministries, other agencies/churches, or expresses interest in Grow Together, a short phone intake through the Call Center is required.

  • The Love INC Medical Shed is a joint Gap Ministry of several Benton County churches. This ministry offers free durable medical equipment such as walkers, commodes, crutches, wheelchairs, etc. There is no limit on how long equipment is used for. Love INC greatly appreciates when equipment is returned after use so that it can continue to bless others in need.

    The Med Shed is located in South Corvallis and open Thursdays 8:45 am - 9:45 am.

  • Love INC can fill out a referral for uninsured individuals to seek dental treatment at the Benton County Health Department. Because of a generous local grantor, Love INC covers the cost of the patient's copay.

  • The Love INC Call Center often receives calls from people who are lonely and need someone to talk to - someone who will listen to them and offer a word of encouragement. Ongoing Care Calls are available to individuals who choose to complete an intake.

  • Anyone can call the Love INC Help Line and receive basic agency referrals. Common Non-Client Referrals include Love INC of Linn County, financial assistance, or local food pantries/meal programs.

Gap Ministries

Individuals must complete a simple Client Intake over the phone (541-757-8111) in order to receive the services below.

  • ​Our Baby Bundle Ministry, housed at Calvin Presbyterian Church, offers expectant and new mothers the basic newborn items they need when they bring their baby home from the hospital. Among the supplies they can find are blankets, clothes, diapers, wipes, and toiletries.

  • A ministry of Northside Church, the Bicycle Gap Ministry supplies bicycles, helmets, locks, and safety vests to client families enrolled in the Grow Together Program.

  • Housed at Northwest Hills Community Church, this ministry has been created to equip families with essential items. Items available include, but are not limited to: clothing and shoes sizes newborn to 18 years old, baby gear, children’s toiletries, toys and books.

  • The Firewood Ministry helps keep families warm during the winter. Several volunteer teams spend time in the spring and summer cutting, splitting and gathering wood which is then stored at Calvary Corvallis.

  • Housed at Life Community Church, the Gift Closet provides gifts and “party packs” (themed party decor) for all ages that loved ones can pick out for birthdays. Items include (new) toys, clothing, books, etc.

  • Housed at Christ Church, this ministry helps provide basic hygiene items. Among the items available are dish soap, laundry soap, toilet paper, shampoo, razors, hairbrushes, combs, toothpaste, toothbrushes, women's hygiene products, and diapers.

  • A ministry of ​Life Community Church, this ministry offers basic kitchen items and small appliances. Some of the things people frequently request include pots and pans, coffee pots, dishes, cutlery, microwaves and toasters.

  • The Linen Closet, a ministry of Northwest Hills Community Church, offers a variety of bed and bath supplies to people in need. Some of the items offered through the Linen Closet include sheets, pillows, blankets, bedspreads, comforters, and towels.

  • This team helps deliver items when client pickup is not an option, or if the item is too large to store in the office.

The Grow Together program offers free educational classes to help break cycles of need and awaken hope for the future. People from all walks of life can grow together in a safe, Christ-centered environment. Tangible outcomes may include: reduced debt, stronger relationships, healthier lifestyles, and more.

Grow Together Program

Feeding Area Residents Meat (FARM) Program

Our Feeding Area Residents Meat (F.A.R.M.) program uses livestock donations to provide quality protein to individuals, food pantries, soup kitchens and shelters in our community. Meat comes from livestock put up for bid at the 4-H auction at the Benton County Fair each summer, as well as other donors throughout the year. We manage a fund of private donations and grants that pays for the processing of livestock donations. In 2023, the FARM program received 3,000 lbs of meat, which went on to feed 15,000 people!!

See it in action!

Check out this Gap Ministry Spotlight video to see what it’s like at the Firewood Ministry! Interested in becoming a volunteer? Click here!