Contact Us
| Position | Contact Name | Phone # | |
| Incident Commander | Mark Bennett | 541-519-8421 | mbennett@bakercounty.org |
| Emergency Management Director | Jason Yencopal | jyencopal@bakercounty.org | |
| Public Information Officer | Holly Kerns | 541-523-0014 | pio@bakercounty.org |
| Public Health Director | Nancy Staten | 541-523-8211 | nstaten@bakercounty.org |
| Business Recovery Director | Bryan Tweit | 541-519-5377 | launchpadbaker@gmail.com |
The Oregon Health Authority has provided the public with answers to Frequently Asked Questions, which can be viewed here.
Interested in Recreational Closure Information?
Travel Oregon Closure Information
Meeting Local Needs Together:
Baker County has coordinated with the local faith-based community and service groups, and we are ready to work together to meet needs that may arise from the spread of COVID-19 and the Stay Home, Save Lives order. The social fabric of this community is strong, and it’s important to look out for each other as we work through this unprecedented event together. If anyone has a need that family or friends cannot help with, such as getting medications picked up or groceries delivered, please call Baker County and we will do our best to assist. The number is 541-523-0015. If the call goes to voicemail, please leave a message with your contact information and someone will get back to you as soon as possible.
Support Your Local Businesses:
The Baker County Chamber of Commerce has provided a list of restaurants providing takeout or delivery dining. Please continue to support our local businesses! http://www.visitbaker.com/dining
Baker City Downtown shared a great list of Baker City restaurants, including phone numbers, on their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/BakerCityDowntown/posts/878765202545906
Community Resources:
Community Connection of Baker County is not serving meals in the dining hall, but continues to serve carry-out meals Monday – Friday 11:30am – 12:30pm. The cost for seniors over 60 is a suggested donation of $4.50 and for citizens under 60 the cost is $6.75. The daily meals can be picked up at the east entrance to the Baker Senior Center. Community Connection’s transportation services are operating as usual.
New Directions Northwest, Inc. has added same-day urgent/walk-in and telehealth services at their Total Health Facility to meet the needs of community members during this time of COVID-19. Instructions on obtaining telehealth services can be accessed here. For more information, please see the attached flier.
The Baker City Christian Church has a new sharing pantry located at 675 Hwy 7. This pantry is located along the road on the side entrance.
Needing Help with Groceries?
Baker County Food Banks
| Halfway Lions Club Foodbank | 541-742-7892 Liz McCullough | Corner of Lion and Pine St., Halfway, OR 97834 | 3rd Monday 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM | Standard paperwork |
| Huntington Chamber of Commerce | 208-475-4761 Thomas | 5 Washington Street, Huntington, OR 97907 | 3rd Saturday 9-11 AM | Standard Paperwork |
| Salvation Army | 541-523-5853 | 2505 Broadway Baker City, OR 97814 | Monday, Wednesday and Friday 1:30-4:00 PM | Standard paperwork. Allow 15 minutes for self shopping. |
| Compassion Center | 541-523-9845 | 1250 Hughes Lane, Baker City, OR 97814 | Thursdays, 9AM-3PM, by appointment only. Half-hour appointments. Closed for lunch from 12-1:00PM | Standard paperwork. Call before noon on Wednesday to allow time for shopping of fresh foods. |
| North Powder Food Bank | 541-709-1045 | 390 E Street, North Powder, OR 97867 | Food box: 3rd Friday 2-5PM (at Methodist Church). Thursday 1:30-3 PM for fresh foods (at The Grange). | Standard paperwork |
| Sharing Pantry | Corner of H and 11th Streets, Baker City, OR | 24 hours a day, 7 days a week | Leave what you can, take what you need. |
The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) has provided an updated list of resources for families of children and youth with special needs. This list can be found here.
Oregon Health Plan:
St. Alphonsus of Baker City offers help with applying or reapplying for OHP. Call to schedule an appointment. If your last name begins with letters A-N call Deby Moore at 541-524-7862. If your last name begins with O-Z call Glynda Anderson at 541-524-7742.
Health Insurance Assistance:
Oregon WIC Program: Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children
Baker County WIC provides Nutrition Education, Breastfeeding Support, Healthy Foods and Referrals for health and social services.
Baker 5J School District:
Baker 5J School District has provided a list of online resources to help support students and families while schools are closed.
Current information for school closures and health information are provided here.
Updates from Base Camp Baker can be found here:
Covid 19 updates, links and additional information
July 2021 Archives
Cloth Face Coverings are available at the following local stores:
- Geiser Grand Gift Shop
- Open 8a.m.-10p.m. (daily)
- Stop in or call ahead; can do curbside delivery, please call 541-523-1889
- $7.50-9.50, depending on richness of fabric and size
- May preview on facebook.com/geisergrand
- Treasure Every Stitch
- Please call 541-523-9499
- Call or visit to order and purchase
- $8 each (large quantities can be ordered)
- D&B Supply
- Please call 541-523-6442
- Visit store to purchase (may be out of stock)
- $10 each
- No. 1911
- To order, please call 541-523-4321
- $18 each – bandana mask kits
- Bella Main Street Market/Bella Mercantile
- Please call 541-523-7490
- Visit store at 2023 Main Street
- Visit our Facebook page for more information
June 2020 Archives
Wallowa-Whitman National Forest Free Firewood Permit Information
English 
Español de México