February 4, 2026

‘We’re all coming home’: Ashland Peace Meal returns to Pioneer Hall

After more than two years of serving meals outside in the winter, Southern Oregon Jobs with Justice is back inside its longtime home.

Our triumphant return to Pioneer Hall. Thanks to our volunteers we served around 50 souls. Thanks to Max’s Mission, Ashland Lion’s Club and our amazing “crockpot brigade” volunteers.

Ashland Community Peace Meal, 3:30 p.m. (doors open 3 p.m.) Thursdays, Pioneer Hall and 3:30 p.m. Fridays, Lithia Park gazebo. Contact Jason Houk for more information or about volunteering for Southern Oregon Jobs with Justice at 541-841-8341 or jason@sojwj.org.

Check out the Ashland.News article by Sydney Seymour

“Pioneer Hall has traditionally been a sanctuary for the homeless community,” Jason Houk said. “People may come and go, but when they came back, they always knew that if they could make it to Pioneer Hall, they would be in a safe space.