Free food pantries in Bend and Deschutes County

Deschutes County food pantries.

Food Assistance and Food Banks

Low income families in Deschutes County can get help from food pantries. There are several in the region, including the city of Bend. The goal of the non-profit food banks is to help ensure low income families, the disabled as well as seniors citizens have some type of groceries for their households.

Secondary goals will be offering holiday meals and other basic goods, such as clothing or personal hygiene items.

Food Assistance and Food Banks

The specifics of each agency vary widely based on factors such as the applicant's income, whether they are working or not, and cause of the crisis. In general, the Deschutes County food banks will try not to turn anyone away. So they will give a free box of groceries, perishable goods, or similar items.

Or the staff at the center will refer a resident to other financial aid or programs such as SNAP food stamps. Bend Community Of Christ Church:

Food Assistance and Food Banks

Address of food bank is 20380 Cooley Road: Bend, Oregon 97701: Call (541) 388-1011 for an application. There is an emergency food pantry run once per month in Deschutes County. Abeaverton Hispanic Center: Call (971) 249-2421 This center also supports people in Deschutes. Immigrants, farm workers and others can get support, free food, meals, and more.

Cascade Youth And Family Center- The Loft - Street Outreach 19 SW Century Drive Bend, OR 97702 (541) 318-3436 This location mostly supports the very low income and homeless in Deschutes County. Hot meals, clothing, shelter, Christmas food baskets, and more are offered. This is only for teenagers.

Faith-Based Emergency Assistance

Salvation Army Of Bend: Location is 515 N.E. Dekalb Avenue: Bend, Oregon 97701 (541) 389-8888

Food Assistance and Food Banks

Programs range from a food bank to thrift store and clothing closets. The center may offer financial help as well, or applications to Oregon benefits such as SNAP food stamps. They also operate an Angel Tree program and have Thanksgiving meals for those in poverty.

Society Of St. Vincent De Paul Social Services: Main address - 950 SE 3rd Street: Bend, OR 97702 (541) 389-6643 Volunteers offer food. A Meals on Wheels service is also for the elderly. There is also clothing and personal hygiene items. Another location is at 51484 Morson Road, La Pine, Oregon 97739.

Call (541) 536-6135. La Pine Community Kitchen: Address for meals is 16480 Finley Butte Road: La Pine, Oregon 97739 (541) 536-1312 Crossroads Cupboard: Call (503) 257-9345 for referrals. Ecumenical Ministries Of Oregon and Deschutes County (503) 284-5470 Has information on surplus USDA commodities, food stamps, and other resources.

Giving Plate Food Relief and Outreach 1245 SE 3rd Street Suite #C-7 Bend, OR 97702 (541) 410-3621 A free food pantry is run by the church twice per week. Up to 80 pounds of groceries may be given to a qualified family. There are also free lunches for children and holiday programs, including toys.

Our House 2727 SE Alder Street Portland, OR 97214: Call (503) 234-0175 FISH: Location is 536 SW 9th Street: Redmond, OR 97756 (541) 350-2871 Emergency food boxes are offered a few days per week to struggling Deschutes County families.

Food Assistance and Food Banks

Care and Share food bank 18143 Cottonwood Road Sunriver, OR 97707 (541) 593-5990 They partner with Sunriver Storage Systems on distribution. Redmond Community Church 237 NW 9th Street Redmond, Oregon 97756: Telephone - (541) 923-3023: Saint Vincent Redmond Conference: Address is 1610 SW Veterans Way: Redmond, Oregon 97756 (541) 923-5264 Financial aid for bills, such as electric, is combined with food and other support.

There may be canned items, baby formula, milk, and more on a first come/first served basis. A thrift store is also run. For additional assistance, dial 503.282.0555. Staff can refer clients to additional food pantries or soup kitchens. Or people can learn about Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP), summer snacks for students and other services in Deschutes County.