Visit The Giving Plate in Bend, Oregon:
OFFICE PHONE
541.797.6883
ADDRESS
1245 S. E. 3rd Street, C7
Bend, Oregon 97702
pARKING
Please park in the front parking lot.
CONTACT
Reach us via email or visit our location in Bend
Visitor Information
You will find all necessary information regarding your visit to The Giving Plate below.
The Giving Plate is located in the Scandia Plaza on the west side of 3rd Street near the Intersection of 3rd and Reed Market Rd. Look for signs pointing to the Animal Emergency Hospital and the Paint store. We are in the corner.
Important Information:
- Bring ID that shows your home address
- If you do not have a home address you do not need ID
- On your first visit, come prepared to sign USDA paperwork certifying that your household income is at or below the Federal Poverty Line (see the amount to qualify here)
- If you live within the Bend La Pine School District area you may receive one food box per household per month. You are welcome to come in any day we are open to get bread products, as available.
- Children are welcome to come into Kid's Korner any day we are open and "shop" to fill their own lunch bags. Children must be present to receive food.
Parking is available behind the building - look for the garage door where we can load your car.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Giving Plate serves hundreds of families below the poverty line in Bend and La Pine, Oregon
HOW SEVERE IS THE NEED FOR FOOD RELIEF IN CENTRAL OREGON?
Oregon on the whole has 16.2% of all citizens living in poverty, and the 3rd highest percentage in the Nation of people using SNAP/Food Stamps. Over 3,800 individuals are unemployed in Bend alone, according to a survey in November of 2017.
Children's FREE Sack Lunches
Every day we are open we offer food bags for youth under 18 years of age.
Child Play Area
Children are welcome to enjoy our children's play area during your visit. Children must be supervised by parents.
Where does the Food Come From?
Some food is donated by local businesses and individuals (see our grantors and local food providers here). The rest is purchased from food bank providers such as NeighborImpact and the Oregon Food Bank. When supplies run low, food is also purchased from grocers and markets in town.
Who Qualifies To Receive Food?
Families and individuals who are earning an income below the Federal Poverty Line (click here to learn more about the FPL) and those experiencing homelessness.
CAN SOMEONE ELSE PICK UP FOOD FOR ME?
It is best if you can come to pick up food yourself. If you are unable to come, whoever picks up for you will need to speak with a program director. Please provide them with a signed letter of authorization to collect your food box.