Our Mission
We empower neighbors to build a better future by providing emergency nutrition and basic needs in addition to serving as an open door to community resources.
Our Vision
Our vision is a collaboration of partnerships working together to create strong, capable, and self-sustaining individuals.
What We Do
We are a proud distribution site in partnership with the Oregon Food Bank, offering both Oregon Food Bank products and locally donated items. Our goal is to provide each visiting household with 3 to 5 days’ worth of meals, serving approximately 200 households—or around 600 individuals—each month.
Our shopping-style pantry is staffed by dedicated volunteers and allows customers to select the items they need, helping to reduce food waste.
Resource Center: We also collaborate with local agencies to connect community members with essential services, including social services, mental health care, job listings, and family support networks—all available on-site.
2025 Board of Directors
Jessica Patton
Chairwoman
Home schooling teacher; board member of Bible Missionary Church
Christine Strauchon
Vice Chairwoman
Retired; part-time City librarian assistant
Luwana Hinrich
Treasurer
Personal support worker for Eastern Oregon Support Services Brokerage; Malheur Co. Sheriff’s Search & Rescue
Linda Nyborg
Secretary
Retired bookeeper-City of Vale & Malheur ESD; Past service includes Holy Rosary Hospital Board, Vale School Board, Vale View Cemetery Board; Presently serving on Malheur County Election Board.
Ron Lopez
Board Member
Malheur Co. Sheriff’s Search & Rescue; American Legion & Oregon Veterans Motorcycle Association
Tina Heid
Board Member
Rancher, Jamieson, deaconess at Seventh-Day Adventist Church
Connie Ussing
Pantry Manager
Sheryl Johnson
Board Member
Retired; Vice President/ Vale Senior Center
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