Coronavirus (COVID-19) Updates
Latest update: 9/2/2020
Any COVID-19 related changes are in RED below.
Any COVID-19 related changes are in RED below.
Supplemental Food Assistance
Supplemental food is available at various locations throughout Umatilla, Morrow, Gilliam, and Wheeler counties to individuals and families who are in immediate need of food. Many of the food pantries are supported through USDA, Oregon Food Bank and private donors.
Supplemental foods are distributed by independent food pantries that have their own distribution schedules.
Eligibility
Supplemental foods are distributed by independent food pantries that have their own distribution schedules.
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
- Your household income is at or below these eligible income levels
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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.
- 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:
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.
- Name
- Address (if you have one)
- Number of people in your household
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.
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Please refer to the county list below for a Food Pantry or Meal Site near you.
Gilliam County
Arlington Food Pantry 150 Hemlock St, Arlington Open the third Monday every month 9:00am-12:00pm Condon Food Pantry 103 S Lincoln St, Condon Open the fourth Monday every month 9:00am-12:00pm Morrow County
Neighborhood Center of South Morrow County 441 N Main, Heppner (541) 676-5024 nhcenter97836@yahoo.com www.facebook.com/nhcenter97836 Open Monday through Friday 9:30am-5:00pm Irrigon-Boardman Emergency Assistance Center 290 N Main Ave, Irrigon (541) 922-4563 Open every Tuesday 9:00am-12:00pm & 1:00pm-3:00pm Columbia River Harvesters (Gleaning Group) 206 N Main St, Boardman Open every Monday, Friday & Saturday 1:00pm-3:00pm Umatilla County
Wheeler County
Fossil Community Food Pantry 702 E 3rd St, Fossil Open the third Tuesday every month 9:00am-12:00pm |
USDA Nondiscrimination policy
In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, religious creed, disability, age, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA.
Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.
To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at:
http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:
Mail:
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;
Fax:
(202) 690-7442; or
Email:
program.intake@usda.gov.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, religious creed, disability, age, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA.
Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.
To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at:
http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:
Mail:
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;
Fax:
(202) 690-7442; or
Email:
program.intake@usda.gov.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
