NEED FOOD?
WE ARE HERE TO HELP!
Come in person, or call us with questions.
NEED FOOD SUPPORT?
HERE IS HOW WE CAN HELP…
OPEN HOURS: Wednesdays 2:00 pm-6:00 pm, Thursdays and Fridays 10:00 am-4:00 pm, and Saturdays 10:00 am-2:00 pm
COMMUNITY STORE LOCATION: If you are in need of the food-relief services of The Giving Plate, you can come to our new Community Store located at 61470 S Hwy 97, Bend, OR 97702 (Reed Plaza).
Click here for a link to our guest registration form if this is your first time visiting us: English Application / Spanish Application
If you are picking up groceries for someone or want someone to pick up groceries for you, please fill out this Google Form by clicking HERE.
DELIVERIES: We do not have a delivery service. At this time, our guests need to reach out to family, friends, or the community to bring your food to you. With written or verbal permission, we will gladly provide food to whoever you send to pick it up on your behalf. If you’d like to give written permission for a 3rd party to pick up groceries on your behalf, please fill out this form.
VISIT THE GIVING PLATE IN BEND, OREGON
OFFICE PHONE
541.797.6883
ADDRESS
61470 S. Hwy 97
Bend, OR 97702
info@thegivingplate.org
VISITOR INFORMATION
You will find all necessary information regarding your visit to The Giving Plate below.
The Giving Plate is located in Reed Plaza across the street from the Bend Fred Meyers and next to Starbucks, Dollar Tree, & Monolith Tattoo.
Important Information:
On your first visit, it is requested that you bring proof of residence if you have it. Proof of residence is not required. We operate on the honor system.
We will help anybody in need the first time they visit, regardless of where they live. For ongoing support, our current areas of service are any community within Central Oregon. If you live in these areas, you may access our grocery program twice per calendar month if you need it, but we ask that you only take the food you need.
No proof of income is required to receive food assistance. However, you will be asked to sign paperwork stating that your household income is at or below the USDA-TEFAP eligibility levels.
Are you in need of help beyond food? You can find other resources on this website >> NeighborImpact Answer Book
VISIT US ON FACEBOOK OR FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM. WE HAVE HUNDREDS OF PICTURES FROM OVER THE YEARS!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
The Giving Plate serves thousands of families below the poverty line in Central Oregon
Where does the Food Come From?
The Giving Plate relies on our community to serve our community. Our largest food donation source is from Bend Food Project, who helps us bring a variety of food to our store shelves through their bi-monthly food collections. They are always looking for people to join them as Neighborhood Coordinators. Learn more HERE. Also, each week, food is purchased and donated from food bank providers such as NeighborImpact and the Oregon Food Bank. Lastly, The Giving Plate purchases fresh produce, protein, eggs, and dairy from local grocers on a weekly basis to ensure that we can offer well-rounded and nutritious groceries to our guests.
Who Qualifies To Receive Food?
Families and individuals who are within the low-to-moderate income levels established by TFAP & USDA. Click here to view those income levels.
Can someone Else Pick Up Food For me?
Please fill out this Google Form if you would like someone to pick up groceries for you. Please note: we do not offer home delivery. CLICK HERE