Visit The Giving Plate in Bend, Oregon:
OFFICE PHONE
541.797.6883
ADDRESS
1245 SE 3rd Street, C7
Bend, OR 97702
pARKING
Please park in the front parking lot.
thegivingplateinc@gmail.com
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. We are in the back corner between Holy Communion Church and Accelerated Fitness.
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 in Bend, La Pine, Sunriver, Tumalo, Sisters, or Prinville 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 in the front parking lot. Please don’t park in front of the Animal Emergency Hospital.
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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?
In Deschutes County, 13% of our population is food insecure with an alarming 1 in 5 children experiencing food insecurity (Per 2016 Feeding America Statistics). Over 4,400 individuals are unemployed in Bend alone, according to a survey in February 2019.
Kid’s Korner
Children, 0-18, are welcome to visit Kid’s Korner any day we are open. Children must be present to receive food, and parent supervision is appreciated.
Where does the Food Come From?
Some food is donated by local businesses and individuals (see our grantors and local food providers here). Bend Food Project is another key community partner that helps us keep our shelves full through bi-monthly food collections. They are always looking for people to join them as Neighborhood Coordinators. Learn more HERE. 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.
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, please call and ask for a program director to document who you will be having pick up your food for you. We need a verbal authorization prior to allowing someone to access food on your behalf.