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Food For Hope Community Project Supports The FISH Food Pantry (Photo) - 02/02/26

Roseburg, OR – February 2, 2026–

A H.O.P.E. Drug Court graduate phase participant is giving back to the community through the Food for Hope Community Project, a two-day food drive benefitting the FISH Food Pantry. The project will take place February 7 and 8 from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in front of Roseburg Grocery Outlet.

 

Elizabeth Weist-Gray will be onsite with a table and donation barrel, along with a list of most-needed items, inviting community members to help replenish the FISH Food Pantry following the high-demand holiday season. All donated food and supplies will go directly to support local individuals and families experiencing food insecurity.

 

The FISH Food Pantry has served Douglas County for decades, providing emergency food assistance to residents in need. As one of the area’s key hunger-relief organizations, FISH supports thousands of households each year, including seniors on fixed incomes, families with children, veterans, and individuals facing temporary hardship. Demand for food assistance in Douglas County remains consistently high, particularly during the winter months.

 

Projects like Food for Hope help ensure that local food pantries can continue meeting community needs when shelves are often at their lowest. Access to reliable nutrition is a critical stabilizing factor for individuals and families working toward long-term independence and well-being.

 

The Food for Hope Community Project also reflects the mission of the H.O.P.E. Drug Court, which emphasizes accountability, recovery, and community engagement. By giving back through service, participants strengthen their connection to the community while supporting organizations that improve quality of life across Douglas County.

 

Community members are encouraged to stop by, donate if they are able, and help spread hope through simple acts of generosity.  For more information about the FISH Food Pantry, go to https://fishofroseburg.org/.

 

The Douglas County H.O.P.E. Drug Court program is preparing to celebrate its 112th graduation on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at 5:15 p.m. The ceremony will be held at the Douglas County Fairgrounds in the Cascade Hall building.

 

Presided over by the Honorable Judge Robert B. Johnson, H.O.P.E. Drug Court operates under the Douglas County Circuit Court. The program is designed to reduce recidivism, address substance use disorders and encourage participants to reflect on their lives beyond their criminal actions. The court emphasizes personal transformation, responsibility, and a focus on future potential.  A hallmark of the program is the Graduate Community Project, completed during the final phase. These projects allow participants to demonstrate their personal growth, social development, and the internal motivation that drives them toward meaningful, lasting change.  Posterboards highlighting their project accomplishments will be displayed in the lobby before graduation.

 

Graduate flyers and additional information can be found on the Douglas County website through the Local Public Safety Coordinating Council (LPSCC) at: https://douglascountyor.gov/851/HOPE-Drug-Court.

Attached Media Files: Food-for-Hope-Flyer.pdf, Food-for-Hope-Flyer.jpg,

Food For Hope Community Project Supports The FISH Food Pantry (Photo) - 02/02/26

Roseburg, OR – February 2, 2026–

A H.O.P.E. Drug Court graduate phase participant is giving back to the community through the Food for Hope Community Project, a two-day food drive benefitting the FISH Food Pantry. The project will take place February 7 and 8 from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in front of Roseburg Grocery Outlet.

 

Elizabeth Weist-Gray will be onsite with a table and donation barrel, along with a list of most-needed items, inviting community members to help replenish the FISH Food Pantry following the high-demand holiday season. All donated food and supplies will go directly to support local individuals and families experiencing food insecurity.

 

The FISH Food Pantry has served Douglas County for decades, providing emergency food assistance to residents in need. As one of the area’s key hunger-relief organizations, FISH supports thousands of households each year, including seniors on fixed incomes, families with children, veterans, and individuals facing temporary hardship. Demand for food assistance in Douglas County remains consistently high, particularly during the winter months.

 

Projects like Food for Hope help ensure that local food pantries can continue meeting community needs when shelves are often at their lowest. Access to reliable nutrition is a critical stabilizing factor for individuals and families working toward long-term independence and well-being.

 

The Food for Hope Community Project also reflects the mission of the H.O.P.E. Drug Court, which emphasizes accountability, recovery, and community engagement. By giving back through service, participants strengthen their connection to the community while supporting organizations that improve quality of life across Douglas County.

 

Community members are encouraged to stop by, donate if they are able, and help spread hope through simple acts of generosity.  For more information about the FISH Food Pantry, go to https://fishofroseburg.org/.

 

The Douglas County H.O.P.E. Drug Court program is preparing to celebrate its 112th graduation on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at 5:15 p.m. The ceremony will be held at the Douglas County Fairgrounds in the Cascade Hall building.

 

Presided over by the Honorable Judge Robert B. Johnson, H.O.P.E. Drug Court operates under the Douglas County Circuit Court. The program is designed to reduce recidivism, address substance use disorders and encourage participants to reflect on their lives beyond their criminal actions. The court emphasizes personal transformation, responsibility, and a focus on future potential.  A hallmark of the program is the Graduate Community Project, completed during the final phase. These projects allow participants to demonstrate their personal growth, social development, and the internal motivation that drives them toward meaningful, lasting change.  Posterboards highlighting their project accomplishments will be displayed in the lobby before graduation.

 

Graduate flyers and additional information can be found on the Douglas County website through the Local Public Safety Coordinating Council (LPSCC) at: https://douglascountyor.gov/851/HOPE-Drug-Court.

Attached Media Files: Food-for-Hope-Flyer.pdf, Food-for-Hope-Flyer.jpg,