Food Access Resources in Central Oregon
As of late 2025, federal funding for SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) has been reduced nationwide. Many Oregonians who once relied on SNAP to cover part of their monthly grocery costs are now facing new uncertainty — fewer benefits, longer processing times, or the complete loss of eligibility.
These cuts come at a time when the cost of food, housing, and everyday essentials continues to rise. For families who were already stretching every dollar, that means some impossible choices: groceries or gas, therapy or meals, medication or rent.
At Wilder Wellness, we know that food insecurity isn’t just about hunger — it’s about stress, shame, and survival. The emotional weight of wondering how to keep yourself or your family nourished can increase anxiety, depression, and eating disorder behaviors.
That’s why we created this list: to help Oregonians connect to low-barrier, community-run food programs where dignity, respect, and nourishment are the focus — not paperwork or proof of benefits.
Deschutes County
The Giving Plate (Bend)
A shopping-style pantry where anyone can pick up groceries with no proof of income or residence required.
📍 61470 S Hwy 97, Bend
🔗 thegivingplate.org
NeighborImpact Food Bank & Mobile Pantry
Provides free produce and groceries at fixed and mobile locations across Central Oregon. “Serves everyone—no proof of ID or income required.”
🔗 neighborimpact.org/get-food
St. Vincent de Paul of Bend Pantry
Monthly grocery boxes and emergency food assistance.
📍 950 SE 3rd St, Bend
La Pine Community Kitchen
Free groceries, warm meals, and personal-care items when available.
📍 16480 1st St, La Pine
Jefferson County
Madras Community Food Pantry
Provides healthy food to any Jefferson County or Warm Springs resident in need. “No one is excluded.”
📍 49 NW 12th St, Madras
🔗 madrascommunityfoodpantry.com
Warm Springs Food Distribution Center
Offers monthly food boxes and community events for tribal and non-tribal residents.
📍 4217 Holliday St, Warm Springs
Crook County
Crook County Food Pantry (Prineville)
Partner site of NeighborImpact offering groceries and produce.
📍 708 NE 3rd St, Prineville
St. Vincent de Paul of Prineville
Provides food boxes, household items, and emergency aid.
📍 1103 NE Elm St, Prineville
Statewide & Regional Resources
Oregon Food Bank – Food Finder
Interactive map to locate free food sites statewide. The network explicitly states that no ID, proof of income, or documentation is required.
🔗 foodfinder.oregonfoodbank.org
High Desert Food & Farm Alliance (HDFFA)
Connects Central Oregonians with fresh, local food and promotes equitable access.
🔗 hdffa.org
211info Food Resources
Call 2-1-1 or visit online to locate nearby pantries, free meal programs, and delivery options.
🔗 211info.org/food
Caring for Body and Mind
When we’re underfed, our nervous systems shift into survival mode. It’s harder to rest, focus, or engage in therapy when basic needs aren’t met. At Wilder Wellness, we see food security as a mental-health issue — one rooted in compassion, not personal failure.
If you or someone you care about is struggling to access food, please know: there is support, and you don’t need proof of benefits to be worthy of help.
We hope this guide helps you or a loved one find nourishment, connection, and care.