Oregon Food Bank-Southeast Oregon Services

06/10/2026

🌟 ¡Ayude a dar forma al futuro Centro Comunitario de Alimentos de Ontario! 🌟

Con apertura prevista para el verano de 2027, el Centro Comunitario de Alimentos de Ontario será un espacio accesible y acogedor donde las personas podrán reunirse, aprender y crecer a través de los alimentos. El centro incluirá las operaciones del Oregon Food Bank y estará ubicado entre la Clínica Fortner Neighborhood de Valley Family Health Care y River Bend Place, creando un centro comunitario diseñado para mejorar la calidad de vida y generar nuevas oportunidades económicas en todo el Western Treasure Valley.

¡Queremos escuchar su opinión! 🗣️

Participe en nuestra encuesta comunitaria y comparta con la Western Treasure Valley Food Systems Partnership qué programas, servicios y actividades le gustaría ver en el futuro Centro Comunitario de Alimentos de Ontario.

🎁 ¡Como agradecimiento por su tiempo, quienes completen la encuesta participarán en un sorteo para ganar una tarjeta de regalo Visa de $25!

📅 La encuesta estará abierta hasta el 30 de septiembre de 2026.

Su voz ayudará a crear un espacio que refleje las necesidades, fortalezas y aspiraciones de nuestra comunidad.

📋 Complete la encuesta aquí: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfwuCjcxwhRxunSujzCMrRq2CPK8D234vnpXmsxsWnEoT3tww/viewform?usp=preview

06/10/2026

🌟 Help Shape the Future Ontario Community Food Center! 🌟

Opening in Summer 2027, the Ontario Community Food Center will be an accessible and welcoming space where people can gather, learn, and grow through food. The center will include Oregon Food Bank operations and will be located between Valley Family Health Care’s Fortner Neighborhood Clinic and River Bend Place, creating a community hub designed to improve quality of life and expand economic opportunities across the Western Treasure Valley.

We want to hear from you! 🗣️

Take our community survey and tell the Western Treasure Valley Food Systems Partnership what programs, services, and activities you'd like to see at the future Ontario Community Food Center.

🎁 As a thank you for your time, survey participants will be entered for a chance to win a $25 Visa gift card!

Your voice will help shape a space that reflects the needs, strengths, and dreams of our community.

📋 Take the survey by September 30, 2026: here:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe6R3X65a44R9DvwKQBygFJQ_ADNoH-a67pdO4mbE3nXIHhtQ/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=101258926677146924469

06/08/2026

TONIGHT PLEASE TELL YOUR FRIENDS
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AS ALWAYS, FIRST COME FIRST SERVE

06/05/2026

The garden could use some help this Saturday at 8:00 a.m.

The agenda includes:
🍅 Stringing and tying up tomato plants
☀️Mulching to help keep the weeds down
🫑Tying up the new larger pepper plants using the Florida Weave method &
Planting 157 pepper plants
✅ We recommend bringing a long-sleeved shirt so your arms don't get scratched up from carrying the hay mulch.
🥨Water & snacks provided!

We’re excited to partner with Oregon State University Extension - Malheur County to help grow, plant, and harvest fresh produce that will directly support local food pantries across our community! 🌱🥕

We’re currently seeking volunteers to help with this meaningful project, and we’d love to have you join us. Your time and support will make a real impact for neighbors facing food insecurity.

You can call or email Lindsay at 503.505.7008 or [email protected] if interested, or sign up to volunteer here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1FjUY5JPPMxLI36zanPPp2_vPva6PW5vSjBcYWleSjX4/viewform?edit_requested=true

06/05/2026

📢 Know Your Rights Community Event – Free and Open to Everyone!

Join Oregon Food Bank and Oregon Law Center for an evening of information, resources, food, and community.

📅 June 12
⏰ 4:00–7:00 PM
📍 Nyssa Elementary – Mac Hall

At this event, you can:
✅ Hear from a representative from Oregon Law Center
✅ Visit community resource and information tables
✅ Enjoy free food
✅ Enter to win prizes

This event is free and open to all community members. We hope to see you there!

For more information, contact Eddie Melendrez at Oregon Food Bank: 541-350-0428

05/30/2026

As costs rise for basic necessities, hunger advocates across Oregon are urging state leaders to prioritize funding for school food pantries.Last year, the Oregon Food Bank network helped distribute more

05/22/2026

Summer EBT is here!

Summer EBT is a new grocery benefits program to help families buy food for their school-aged children during the summer when school is out.

05/22/2026

Join us virtually for BLOOM!

Join us on Saturday, June 6, 2026 at 6:30PM (PT) for our live broadcast.

05/21/2026

En el Día del Trabajador, nuestra comunidad se unió en una poderosa muestra de solidaridad con nuestros vecinos inmigrantes, y estamos profundamente agradecidos. ❤️

Gracias a los miembros de la comunidad, voluntarios, defensores y organizaciones aliadas que se unieron para celebrar las muchas culturas, contribuciones y voces que fortalecen a nuestra región. Su presencia envió un mensaje claro: todas las personas merecen dignidad, seguridad, pertenencia y acceso a oportunidades.

Estamos especialmente agradecidos con las organizaciones y líderes que ayudaron a organizar, apoyar y dar visibilidad a este importante encuentro. Momentos como estos nos recuerdan que el cuidado comunitario se construye a través de la acción, las alianzas y el compromiso de apoyarnos mutuamente.

Juntos, seguimos construyendo una comunidad más acogedora y conectada para todos. ✨

🎥 Crédito del video: Vive Media

05/21/2026

On May Day, our community showed up in powerful solidarity with our immigrant neighbors, and we are deeply grateful. ❤️

Thank you to the community members, volunteers, advocates, and partner organizations who stood together to celebrate the many cultures, contributions, and voices that make us stronger. Your presence sent a clear message: everyone deserves dignity, safety, belonging, and access to opportunity.

We are especially thankful to the organizations and leaders who helped organize, support, and amplify this important gathering. Moments like these remind us that community care is built through action, partnership, and showing up for one another.

Together, we continue building a more welcoming and connected community for all. ✨

Video credit: Vive Media