Commodity Supplemental Food Program
(Senior Food Box / 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 monthly to multiple designated distribution sites throughout the four county service area.
 
Eligibility
You must be at least 60 years old, have a gross income of $1,632.00 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.

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
Click to view - USDA-TEFAP COMMODITY 2024 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
$3,765
$45,180
2
$5,110
$61,320
3
$6,455
$77,460
4
$7,800
$93,600
5
$9,145
$109,740
6
$10,490
$125,880
7
$11,835
$142,020
8*
$13,180
$158,160
*For each additional member, add $1,345per month.
Commodity foods are for home consumption only and may not be sold, traded, bartered or exchanged for services.
OR
- You are currently participating in the Food Stamp Program (SNAP), TANF, SSI, or LIHEAP
AND
- Your address and the number of people in your household as declared on the sign-in sheet are true and accurate.

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.

Sites and Schedules for CSFP / Produce Distribution

Gilliam County*
Arlington – United Methodist Church
150 Hemlock St
  • Thursday, October 10
  • Thursday, November 7
  • Thursday, December 12
10:00am

Condon – St. Johns Church
412 W Walnut St
  • Thursday, October 17
  • Thursday, November 14
  • Thursday, December 19
2:00pm
Morrow County*
 Boardman – Senior Center
100 Tatone St
  • Monday, October 28
  • Monday, November 25
  • Monday, December 30
10:00am
 
Heppner – Senior Center
182 N Main St.​
  • Tuesday, October 22
  • Tuesday, November 19
  • Tuesday, December 24
10:00am
 
Irrigon – Columbia View Community Church
1230 US-730
  • Monday, October 28
  • Monday, November 25
  • Monday, December 30
11:00am

Ione – Community Clinic
365 W 3rd St
  • Tuesday, October 22
  • Tuesday, November 19
  • Tuesday, December 24
11:00am
Umatilla County*
Hermiston – Community Center
415 S Hwy 395
  • Monday, October 28
  • Monday, November 25
  • Monday, December 30
2:00pm
 
Milton-Freewater – Christ the King Lutheran Church
325 SW 6th Ave
  • Tuesday, October 22
  • Tuesday, November 19
  • Tuesday, December 24
2:30pm
 
Pilot Rock – Family Foods
168 NW Birch St
  • Monday, October 21
  • Monday, November 18
  • Monday, December 23
12:00pm
 
Pendleton – Convention Center
1601 Westgate
  • Monday, October 7
  • Monday, November 4
  • Monday, December 9
10:30am
 
Stanfield – Crossroads Community Church
350 NW Sherman St
  • Friday, October 11
  • Friday, November 8
  • Friday, December 13
10:00am
 
Ukiah – Presbyterian Church
101 S Alba St
  • Monday, October 21
  • Monday, November 18
  • Monday, December 23
10:00am
 
Umatilla
605 Willamette Ave
  • Monday, October 28
  • Monday, November 25
  • Monday, December 30
12:30pm
Wheeler County*
Fossil - Isabelle Edwards Hall
702 E 3rd St
  • Thursday, October 17
  • Thursday, November 14
  • Thursday, December 19
11:00am

Spray & Mitchell – Big Gravel Pit Pullout - Off OR-19
  • Thursday, October 17
  • Thursday, November 14
  • Thursday, December 19
12:00pm

*Dates and times subject to change
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Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations
(Tribal Commodities / FDPIR)

For information regarding FDPIR please contact Tribal Commodities at the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation, 541-429-7301.