The Giving Plate

????? Santa's Plate Tickets Are Now LIVE! ????? Mark your calendars for December 22nd at the Riverhouse Convention Center because Santa's Plate is back, and we can't wait to share the magic! ?? Tickets are just $30 per child (ages 1-17), and this festive event is open to the entire community. While Jingle Store is our FREE event for low-to-moderate-income children, Santa’s Plate is a fundraiser that helps us bring the joy of Jingle Store to even more families. Please note: this is not our free Jingle Store event for guests of The Giving Plate but an opportunity for the community to support this cause. Santa's Plate brings all the joy and wonder of our Jingle Store to life, with enchanting scenes that let kids meet Santa, Buddy the Elf, Star Wars characters, ballerinas, and princesses. The highlight? Every child will get to create their own Santa's Cookie Plate, a special keepsake they'll cherish forever. ???? Get your tickets now and help us create lasting holiday memories, all while supporting a wonderful mission! ????? thegivingplate.org/santa #SantasPlate #HolidayMagic #FamilyFun #JingleStore #TheGivingPlate #ChristmasJoy #CentralOregonEvents

Help us bring holiday magic to life! We’re gearing up for our Gingerbread Candy Lane at this year’s Jingle Store, and we need YOUR help to make it the sweetest one yet! We’re looking for donations of individually wrapped candies to fill our candy buckets – think festive treats but no candy canes or Halloween-themed candy, please. Drop off your donations at our Distribution Center during open hours (below) and help us make the season brighter for the families we serve! Have questions? Just email us at [email protected]. Open hours at the DC: - Sunday & Monday: Closed - Tuesday & Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Thursday - Saturday: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Thank you for spreading the sweetness! #TheGivingPlatem#JingleStore #CandyDonations

Last call for hosting a toy drive at your business! Each year, our Jingle Store transforms into a festive winter wonderland, allowing children to pick out gifts for their families—all at no cost. From twinkling lights to special visits with Santa, it’s a magical experience filled with joy and wonder. Hosting a toy drive can help bring this heartwarming event to life. We’ll handle all the details—reach out to us, and we’ll provide everything you need. Let’s work together to create cherished memories and share the season's joy with kids and families in need. Email [email protected] to get involved! #JingleStore #ToyDrive #HolidayMagic #GiveBack #TheGivingPlate #SpreadJoy #CommunityLove

"The Giving Plate helps me eat nutritiously and provides me with foods to complete a meal. I can't afford fresh fruits and veggies you help me with this. I appreciate all you do and provide." - Guest of The Giving Plate We are able to provide fresh produce, meat, eggs, and milk because of YOUR generosity. We need your help now more than ever as the need for food assistance continues to climb. Since opening our community store, we have seen a 46% increase in the number of guests we serve each month, which is an incredible jump! Thank you for supporting us in the fight against hunger. We truly can do amazing things together! ?? Go to thegivingplate.org/donate to support our support our mission today!

??? Get ready for the Bend Food Project's Quilt Sale on November 2nd! ??? From 9 AM to 3 PM at the Unitarian Fellowship in Bend, you can support a colorful cause and help fight hunger in Central Oregon. ?? With over 200 quilts available for purchase, this creative fundraiser will help provide food for children in our community. ?? You can get involved in three ways: 1?? Donate quilts ?? 2?? Buy a beautiful quilt ??? 3?? Volunteer to help spread the word ?? Visit bfpquiltsale.org for more info and to download a flyer to share! ?? #QuiltSale #BendFoodProject #FightHunger #CentralOregon

?? Did you know about our program, Backpacks For Bend? ?? Backpacks For Bend is an incredible initiative that ensures no child in Bend/La Pine schools goes hungry over the weekend. During our last packing day, we packed a total of 1,306 weekend food bags to support local kids! ???? ? Unique & Impactful: The only program of its kind in the district, Backpacks For Bend provides more than just food. It brings hope, stability, and the opportunity for children to focus on their education and personal growth. ?? Holistic Support: This school year, we're dedicated to supporting over 900 K-12 students across 30+ schools, making sure they have the nourishment they need to thrive. ?? Special Shout-out: A huge thank you to First Interstate Bank for volunteering to pack these bags for us twice a month! Your support helps make this program possible. ?? Together, we can continue making a difference. #BackpacksForBend #WeekendMeals #NoChildHungry #TheGivingPlate #CommunitySupport

We have exciting news! Thanks to your incredible generosity, we not only met the $10,000 matching challenge from OrePac, but we tripled it! With OrePac’s donation included, we’ve raised an amazing $34,261—enough to cover about one month’s worth of food purchases for The Giving Plate. These funds will help us keep essential items like produce, meats, eggs, butter, milk, and bread on our shelves. Thank you for your support in nourishing our community! #CommunitySupport #GivingBack #FightingHunger #MatchingChallenge #FoodPantry #Nonprofit #SupportLocal #FeedTheCommunity #TogetherWeCan

A HUGE thank you to Sebastian’s Seafood and Specialty Market for choosing The Giving Plate as their beneficiary through PIE (Purpose in Expenses)! ???? By simply switching their payment transaction company, not only did they save money, but they also generated a donation of $1,350 to support our mission! ?? We are beyond grateful for their support and excited about the potential this partnership has to help us create more side revenue for The Giving Plate. If you’re a business looking to save on transaction fees and give back at the same time, we’d love to help you explore how PIE services can benefit you and our community! ?? To learn more, reach out to Ranae at [email protected]. Let’s continue spreading hope together! ?? #TheGivingPlateBend #CommunitySupport #PIE #PurposeInExpenses #ThankYouSebastiansSeafood

??? This holiday season, help us bring joy to hundreds of kids through our Jingle Store Christmas event! Each year, we give children the chance to do their own Christmas shopping for free, selecting gifts for their family members. You can play a part in making this magical event possible by hosting a toy drive at your business! Simply contact us, and we’ll help you set everything up. Together, we can make the holidays brighter for kids in need. ?? Email [email protected] to get started! #JingleStore #HolidayHope #ToyDrive #ShareTheJoy #GivingBack #TheGivingPlate #ChristmasMagic

We're looking for volunteers to help stock the shelves before we open and after we close to ensure our shelves are fully stocked and ready for guests! Want to make a difference in our community? We’re seeking both groups and individuals to help at our Community Store: ?? Fridays & Saturdays: 8am - 10am (before opening) ?? Wednesday Evenings: 6:30pm - 8:30pm (after closing) We’re also on the lookout for Stockroom Heroes to keep shelves stocked during store hours. Your time and effort make it possible for us to provide for families in need! ?? Interested in volunteering? Sign up today at https://lnkd.in/gFUgXshW or email us at [email protected]. We can’t wait to have you join the team! #VolunteerOregon #GiveBack #HelpYourCommunity #CentralOregonVolunteer #BeTheChange #MakeADifference #VolunteerWithUs #CommunitySupport #ServeLocal #JoinUs #SupportYourCommunity #VolunteerOpportunities