Welcome to Fish of Albany

Fish is a cooperative effort begun in 1973 by civic leaders and churches.  Over the years, Fish programs have assisted with clothing, transportation, medicine, food and shelter.  The organization is run by volunteers and funded by private donations, foundation grants, fundraising events, and local churches & businesses.  The number of persons served by Fish annually increased from 4,968 in 1981 to over 30,000 in 2022 and continues to grow.

Fish wants to reach out to folks in need AND to those who want to volunteer their time, talents and resources to help others. 
Call (541) 928-4460 to find out how you can volunteer—or to arrange for a speaker for your club, church, workplace or group.

2024 Fish of Albany Food Drive 

​   ALBANY – The annual Fish of Albany Food Drive is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19.
   Nonperishable food and cash donations can be dropped off at a number of locations, staffed by volunteers, in the greater Albany area. See list below). Not accepted are outdated and partially used foods, homemade canned goods and returnable bottles.
   Donations of food and cash also will be accepted during office hours at Fish, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday at 1035 Second Ave. S.E. People requesting food boxes and clothing must make appointments at the office or by calling 541-928-4460.
   “With food prices continuing to be high, the need is great,” said Holly Ryan, Fish executive director. "Many household that have never needed food assistance are in need now.”
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Food drive drop-off locations
  Nonperishable food for Fish of Albany can be dropped off from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19, outdoors at the following locations:
  • Albany Public Library, 2450 14th Ave. S.E., Albany.
  • Albany Tire & Wheel, 2811 Pacific Blvd S.E., Albany.
  • ATI, 1600 Old Salem Road N.E., Millershurg.
  • Doug Killin Friendship Park. 4990 Deer Run Road S.W., Albany.
  • Eastside Christian Church, 1910 Grand Prairie Road S.E., Albany
  •  First Christian Church, 432 Ferry St. S.W., Albany. (This location will be open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.)
  • Fish of Albany, 1035 Second Ave. S.E., Albany.
  • Gibson Hill Park/Albany Fire Department Station 14, 2850 Gibson Hill Road N.W., Albany.
  • Lexington Park, 3000 21st Ave. S.E., Albany.
  • Meadow Ridge Park, 379 Timber Ridge St. N.E.,. Albany.
  • Premiere Property Group, 1530 Ninth Ave. S.E., Albany
   Volunteers will be stationed at each of the sites to accept food and cash donations to Fish. Check the Fish of Albany Facebook page for food drive updates. 

Current needs

Nonperishable food items are gladly accepted year round. Needs for specific foods that are in low supply will be listed periodically.
  • Spaghetti/Pasta Sauce
  • Breakfast Foods:  Dry cereals, Hot cereals, Oatmeal, Pancake Mix, Syrup
  • Jam/Jelly/Honey
  • Canned Fruit

Donate now!

Donate online now!  Click on the provided "Donate" button to make a financial contribution to Fish of Albany. 
​Thank you!
  • Fish of Albany servers the greater Albany, Oregon area