Frequently Asked Questions / General

Concern is a 501(c)3 organization that has been providing food and financial assistance to Washington County residents since 1967.

You can donate to Concern through our website by clicking on the 'Donate' button on the homepage or mail your check to PO Box 404, Bartlesville OK 74005.

Yes, all donations made to Concern are tax-deductible.

All donations made to Concern go towards funding our programs and services such as food and financial assistance. 

Yes, Concern accepts donations in kind such as personal hygiene, non-perishable food items, and household goods. 

Concern can help ANY Washington County resident with food and financial assistance with no regard to sex, race, religion or financial status. We know that, no matter how much money a family makes, anything can happen between paychecks causing them to need an extra boost. 

Visit Concern at 333 S Penn in Bartlesville, Oklahoma Monday through Thursday between 11 am and 2:30 pm to apply for assistance. We will need your photo identification to get started, as well as the names and birthdates of everyone that lives in the home.

Concern is a 30-day emergency food pantry. This means you can come every 30 days to get a food order for your family. If the 30th day falls on a Friday, weekend or holiday, you may sign in for your food order on the Thursday before. 

Concern enjoys the benefit of fresh produce and other items from our local gardeners and grocery stores. We make these items available daily in our lobby. There is no need to sign in for this service - just come in and get what you need for your family. You can do this Monday through Thursday from 11 am to 2:30 pm. 

Concern can provide a Washington County family with up to $150 in financial assistance per year. Before visiting Concern you will need to have your rent paid down to no more than $150. After that, bring your photo identification and letter from landlord stating past due amount of rent or your eviction notice to the office between 11 am and 2:30 pm Monday through Thursday.

Concern can provide a Washington County family with up to $150 in financial assistance per year. Before visiting Concern you will need to have your past due amount paid down to no more than $150. After that, bring your photo identification and your disconnect or past due notice to the office between 11 am and 2:30 pm Monday through Thursday.

Concern can provide a Washington County family with up to $150 in financial assistance per year. Pharmacies that work with Concern on prescription medication (and over the counter lice treatment) are: Express RX, Homeland Pharmacy South and J&M Drug/Homeland downtown. We can not provide financial assistance for pain medication or narcotics.

No. Concern does not help with driver's licenses. If you have an Oklahoma state identification card that has been lost or stolen, we can help you on a one time basis to get a new one. Come to the office between 11 am and 2:30 pm Monday through Thursday to inquire about this service.

Concern is not able to provide hotel rooms. We do have homeless food orders available that include pop-top non-perishables and some hygiene items. Please contact Lighthouse Bartlesville at 918.336.9029 to see if they have beds available.

Concern does not provide gasoline but we may be able to help you get back and forth to work on CityRide bus. Please call 918.336.4693 to see if we have passes available.