Fill Your Pantry is a community bulk-buying farmers market held annually in the fall at the Deschutes County Fairgrounds. The event typically accepts SNAP benefits for payment, but with the current funding freeze, Central Oregonians haven’t received their benefits for November. Kristin Points - Executive Director of the High Desert Food & Farm Alliance - talks about the current Fill All Pantries fundraiser that was started as a response to the SNAP benefits freeze.
Food Insecurity with Pat Nadon from SAGE and Linda Orcelletto from City Club of Central Oregon
Pat Nadon from SAGE (Senior Advocates for Generational Equity) and Linda Orcelletto (representating City Club of Central Oregon) talk about an upcoming Community Conversation on food insecurity in Central Oregon. SAGE matches individuals and businesses with volunteer opportunities that support personal and professional interests and skills.
Nourish Your Neighbor with Isabel Kiefert and Russell Simpson from Around the Bend Farms
Isabel Kiefert and Russell Simpson share the story of Around The Bend Farms - www.AroundTheBendFarms.org - and their Nourish Your Neighbor campaign including the addition of four acres in Culver that will grow to provide more fresh vegetables to the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs, local farmers markets and food pantries.
The Council on Aging of Central Oregon Turns 50
The Council on Aging of Central Oregon is celebrating its 50th Anniversary on June 26th. Gillian talked to Executive Director Cassie Regimbal about the celebration as well as the critical services the council provides to Central Oregon’s aging population.
High Desert Food and Farm Alliance - Feeding the Central Oregon Community
The High Desert Food and Farm Alliance (HDFFA) believes that all people deserve "good food" and that locally sourced food nourishes the community. Executive Director Sharon Maier-Kennelly talked about the efforts of the organization to partner with local farmers and ranchers to eliminate food waste, feed those in need, connect with local food providers, and be the link to locally sourced food in Central Oregon.
City Club's Conversation on Food Insecurity with Alayne Fardella
Food insecurity is a growing crisis in Central Oregon. In just six years, the need for emergency food distribution has tripled — a stark indicator of deepening challenges for local families, children, and seniors. The June 25th City Club of Central Oregon forum "Together at the Table: A Community Conversation on Food Insecurity" will explore the scope and impact of food insecurity in our region. Gillian talked to City Club Board Member Alayne Fardella about the forum. More information at cityclubco.org.