The Charities

The Giving Plate is Central Oregon’s largest food pantry, providing compassionate hunger relief since 2010. We believe no one should feel shame for experiencing hunger or feel that their worth is defined by their circumstances. At The Giving Plate’s Community Store, we empower individuals and families through a dignified, no-cost shopping experience. Our Grocery Program allows guests to shop for the food their families need in a beautiful and welcoming market setting. With a special focus on childhood hunger—over 65% of those we serve are children—our Kid’s Korner Programs offer three unique solutions. The Kid’s Korner Market provides kids with a fun, welcoming space to shop for their own food, while the Kid’s Korner Mobile Pantry brings food and hope directly to children rural communities. Our Backpacks for Bend program ensures that K-12 students in 33 Bend / La Pine schools have weekend food bags to avoid hunger when school is out. In 2023, we served over 76,000 individuals, distributing nearly 914,000 pounds of food. In 2024, demand has risen by 45% at our Community Store, underscoring the growing need in our region. As the need in our community continues to grow, The Giving Plate remains committed to feeding hope and providing essential support to our food-insecure neighbors. Learn more about The Giving Plate and our vision to reimagine food relief at www.thegivingplate.org.