Frequency of Service

• Individuals and families: Eligible to receive one (1) food box per month

• Homeless Individuals: May receive up to two (2) food boxes per month

The purpose of the Food Box Program is to:

• Provide short-term emergency food assistance

• Reduce hunger within the community

• Support individuals and families during times of crisis

• Serve as a bridge to stability and self-sufficiency

Weekend Backpack Program

“Fueling Their Weekends, Filling Their Futures”

Program Overview:
The Agape House Food Bank Elementary Backpack Program, a ministry of Eastern Oregon Mission, provides weekly food assistance to 275–300 elementary students across five school districts and twelve elementary schools. Each backpack contains 10–12 shelf-stable, kid-friendly food items to sustain students over weekends and school breaks, reducing food insecurity outside of school.

Accountability & Partnerships:
The program collaborates closely with schools and community partners to ensure consistent, accountable distribution. Feedback from families and school staff helps improve program effectiveness and responsiveness to local need.

Food Box Standards

Each food box should:

• Provide 3–5 days of food for the household

• Include a balance of:

  • Non-perishable food items

  • Protein sources

  • Grains

  • Fruits and vegetables (when available)

• Meet food safety and quality standards

Anderson Hansell PC.

Shower Services Policy & Guidelines

Our shower program provides essential hygiene access to individuals experiencing homelessness or housing instability. For a donation of $1, guests may use clean, safe, and welcoming shower facilities that promote dignity, health, and overall well-being.

Hours of Operation:

• Morning: 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM

• Afternoon: 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM

Time Limit:

• Each guest is allotted 15 minutes per shower to ensure fair access for all participants.

Program Guidelines:

• Guests must check in at the front desk prior to use.

• Shower use is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

• A $1 fee or voucher is required prior to receiving access.

• Basic hygiene supplies (soap, shampoo, towel) are provided when available.

• Guests are expected to respect time limits and staff instructions.

• Facilities must be left clean and in good condition after each use.

• No drugs, alcohol, or smoking are permitted on the premises.

• Disruptive or unsafe behavior may result in suspension of services.

By providing a structured and respectful environment, this program helps reduce health risks while supporting individuals in taking steps toward stability, employment, and self-sufficiency.

• Volunteer Engagement: Connects individuals, churches, schools, and local businesses with service opportunities to strengthen the community.

Agape House in Hermiston (part of Eastern Oregon Mission)offers volunteer opportunities to support Umatilla and Morrow County residents through food pantry assistance, clothing distribution, and community outreach. Volunteers are needed for packing, lifting, and distributing emergency food boxes, as well as the Weekend Backpack Program

We extend our sincere gratitude and appreciation to Amazon, Clayton, Next Steps, Easter Seals, Just Serve, and our Community Service court-ordered volunteers. Your generous support, time, and commitment make a meaningful difference in our mission. Because of you, we are able to continue serving our community with compassion, dignity, and hope.

Thank you for being an essential part of the work we do.

Faith Presbyterian Church

• Community Outreach & Assistance Coordination: Oversees regional programs addressing hunger, homelessness, and poverty through partnerships and networks.

ConneXions assists community members in getting connected to the many services offered throughout Umatilla and Morrow counties. The ConneXions team consists of certified, experienced Community Health Workers, as well as a highly trained nurse overseeing patient care. Community Health Workers work collaboratively with providers, services, and agencies to help our clients with health issues, basic needs, mental or behavioral health concerns, medical transportation, medication management, peer support, healthcare coverage, or financial needs. Using health education, screenings, and partnerships between our clients, their healthcare provider and ConneXions, our goal is to encourage healthier behaviors in our community members along with decreasing unnecessary healthcare service utilization.

Project PATH 

Project PATH (Practical Assistance through Transitional Housing) is a comprehensive homeless services initiative located at 81535 Lind Road in Hermiston, Oregon. It is a collaborative effort designed to provide a "path" from homelessness to transitional housing and eventually permanent housing for residents in west Umatilla County. 

With the support of dedicated volunteers local seniors from our Presbyterian church and the Altrusa Club, also with the monthly support Anderson Hansell law firm and our individual donors. With their support we ensure that elementary school children in Hermiston, Umatilla, Echo, Stanfield, and Irrigon don’t go hungry when school is out.

Programs and Services

Policy Statement

Agape House, an outreach of Eastern Oregon Mission, is committed to providing equitable, respectful, and consistent emergency food assistance to individuals and families experiencing food insecurity.

The Food Box Program exists to ensure that all eligible clients receive nutritionally balanced food support in a fair and dignified manner while maintaining compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal guidelines.

Thank you, Good Shepherd, for partnering with us to provide shower vouchers!!!

If any business or individual is interested in joining this mission, please call, email, or stop by our office. We welcome your support in making a positive impact in our community.

VOLUNTEERS; Community Service, Programs, Business Partnership

How can you help?

Eastern Oregon Mission relies on the generosity of people like you to keep Agape House running and to expand the services that support families across our region. Your donation helps provide emergency meals, basic household supplies, and family-stabilizing programs that address homelessness, food insecurity, and other community challenges.

Ways to give through Network For Good:

Agape House Campaign

EOM 2026 Campaign

Thank you for supporting Eastern Oregon Mission and our work to provide compassion, stability, and practical help to families in need.