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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Updates

Latest update: 4/1/2020 3.50 PM

Any COVID-19 related changes are in RED below.

Commodity Supplemental Food Program
(Senior Commodities / CSFP)

Senior food commodities (CSFP) are provided for income-eligible seniors age 60 and over in Umatilla, Morrow, Gilliam, and Wheeler counties.  CSFP is a health and nutrition program that offers free nutritious pre-assembled food boxes to supplement the daily diet of seniors.  Each senior food box will have a variety of high quality nutritious foods, such as milk, meat, peanut butter, rice, cereal, fruits, vegetables, etc.  The senior food boxes are distributed at multiple sites throughout the four county service area.
 
Eligibility
You must be at least 60 years old, have a gross income of $1,383.00 or less a month and be a resident of Umatilla, Gilliam, Morrow, or Wheeler county. All applications must be completed and have the appropriate supporting documentation in order to be eligible to receive food commodities.

Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservation
(Tribal Commodities / FDPIR)

FDPIR provides USDA foods to income-eligible households living on Indian reservations, and to American Indian households residing in approved areas. Households participate in FDPIR as an alternative to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP/ food stamps).
Eligibility
If you live within the boundaries of the Umatilla Indian Reservation and are income eligible you may participate in this program. If you do not live on the Reservation, the household must have one member who is enrolled in a federally recognized tribe.
 
Please contact us at 541-278-5694 to learn more about the eligibility criteria.

Produce Distribution

Fresh produce is distributed in various communities throughout Umatilla, Morrow, Gilliam and Wheeler counties.  These distributions give income eligible community members the opportunity to access healthy and nutritious produce at no cost.  
 
Eligibility
USDA-TEFAP COMMODITY 2020 ELIGIBILITY GUIDELINES
You are eligible to receive USDA commodities if:
- Your household income is at or below these eligible income levels
Household Size
Monthly Income
Annual Income
1
$3,190
$38,280
2
$4,310
$51,720
3
$5,430
$65,160
4
$6,550
$78,600
5
$7,670
$92,040
6
$8,790
$105,480
7
$,9910
$118,920
8*
$11,030
$132,360
OR
- You are currently participating in the Food Stamp Program (SNAP), TANF, SSI, or LIHEAP
AND
- You accurately declare your address and number of people in your household when you sign in.

USDA-TEFAP commodities in emergency food parcels are made available to persons in emergency need based on current supplies. Recipients must provide the following information:
  • Name
  • Address (if you have one)
  • Number of people in your household
Eligibility is based on where you live and the posted income/eligibility guidelines ONLY.

You may be asked for additional information for non-food programs or referral purposes, but the additional information may not be used to determine eligibility for the food program.

If you have questions about your eligibility for TEFAP commodities at this agency, please call this Regional Food Bank at 541-276-1926.

IMPORTANT - ANYONE STEALING OR FRAUDULENTLY OBTAINING COMMODITIES MAY BE FINED UP TO $10,000 OR IMPRISONED FOR UP TO 5 YEARS OR BOTH.
Please refer to the county list below for a Produce Distribution site near you.
Gilliam County
Arlington - United Methodist Church
150 Hemlock St
Third Thursday of the month
1:30 pm to 2:00 pm

Condon - Elks Lodge parking lot
117 S Main St
Second Thursday of the month
12:00 pm to 12:30 pm
Morrow County
Boardman - Senior Center
100 Tatone St
Third Thursday of the month
11:00 am to 11:30 am

Heppner - Senior Center
190 N Main
Fourth Thursday of the month
9:00 am to 9:30 am

Irrigon - Irrigon-Boardman Emergency Assistance Center
2090 N Main St
Third Thursday of the month
9:30 am to 10:00 am

Ione - Community Clinic
365 W 3rd St
Second Thursday of the month
2:00 pm to 2:30 pm
Umatilla County
Pilot Rock - City Pavilion
First Thursday of the month
2:30 pm to 3:00 pm

Ukiah - Ukiah Food Pantry
103 Main St
First Thursday of the month
1:00 pm to 1:30 pm
Wheeler County
Fossil - Baptist Church
701 First St
Second Thursday of the month
10:00 am to 10:30 am

Spray - Senior Center
Fourth Thursday of the month
11:00 am to 11:30 am

Mitchell - City Park
202 SE High St
Fourth Thursday of the month
1:00 pm to 1:30 pm