Family Kitchen

Family Kitchen Our mission: to uplift our community by serving nutritious meals to anyone in need with compassion and dignity. Community free meal program since 1986.

Physical address is 231 NW Idaho Avenue, Bend, OR 97703. For donations and correspondence, the mailing address is PO Box 982, Bend, OR 97709. We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, EIN 93-4777187

Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement:
At Family Kitchen, we fully embrace what a respectful and loving extended family can be. You—diner, volunteer and staff member—are always welcome here n

o matter your race, culture, identity, status, mental and physical health, life experience, or sexual orientation. This is a shared family table where your need is enough to make you part of the family - a community committed to compassion and respect for all.

Our new “Circle of Nourishment” reflects a spirit of diversity and inclusion; welcoming people from all walks of life, f...
06/03/2026

Our new “Circle of Nourishment” reflects a spirit of diversity and inclusion; welcoming people from all walks of life, from unhoused neighbors to the broader community. At its heart, it evokes the idea of gathering around a table, sharing food, connection, and a sense of belonging. You’ll see this symbol, as well as its individual elements, across our campaigns in the coming years.

The true “heart-beet” of Family Kitchen is its people - the volunteers who show up, the donors who give generously, and the families and patrons who gather, share, and sustain its spirit. Together, they transform simple ingredients into something greater: a place of belonging, care, and connection that’s felt in every meal served. We are honored to foster these relationships and experiences in Central Oregon.

Thank you again to People People Studio for this beautiful and generous gift that so perfectly reflects our mission!

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At Family Kitchen, we believe that a strong mission and clear values guide meaningful work. We’re excited to share our u...
06/02/2026

At Family Kitchen, we believe that a strong mission and clear values guide meaningful work. We’re excited to share our updated mission statement and core values that will continue shaping how we serve our community every day.

Our mission:
“To uplift our community by serving nutritious meals to anyone in need with compassion and dignity.”

This mission reflects the heart of what we do — ensuring every person who walks through our doors feels welcomed, respected, and cared for.

These values will guide our decisions, partnerships, and daily actions as we work to create a stronger, healthier community together. Whether it’s preparing meals, supporting neighbors, or building relationships with local partners, we are committed to serving with purpose and care.

Thank you for being part of the Family Kitchen community and helping us fulfill this mission every day, and thank you People People Studio for the beautiful visual representation of these goals.

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A new era has arrived for Family Kitchen!To celebrate our 40th “birthday”, we’re thrilled to share the visuals of our re...
06/01/2026

A new era has arrived for Family Kitchen!

To celebrate our 40th “birthday”, we’re thrilled to share the visuals of our rebrand with you!

This week, we’ll be unveiling a beautiful new suite of designs, a birthday present from the local branch of the digital agency People People Studio.

This update is rooted in connection, care, and good food, with the “heart-beet” icon being the center of our refreshed identity. The new color palette is rich, nutritious, and appetizing, evoking fresh, wholesome ingredients, while the red serves as a nod to our organization’s history, connecting where we’ve been with where we’re going.

We look forward to the next 40 years of service in our community. Stay tuned for more updates!

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In the months that we have been sharing these lists, you all have shown up in a HUGE way. These may seem like random lis...
05/31/2026

In the months that we have been sharing these lists, you all have shown up in a HUGE way. These may seem like random lists of items, but when they’re donated, they come together to complete our delicious and nutritious meals. We’re currently serving ~12,000 meals per month, so we appreciate each and every donation - it really adds up!

Thank you to everyone who has shared these posts, brought food by the kitchen, or otherwise helped us feed our neighbors ❤️

“To know that we can impact our community by feeding our neighbors, who are also our friends, with the help of our custo...
05/29/2026

“To know that we can impact our community by feeding our neighbors, who are also our friends, with the help of our customers donating at the register…that’s what community is. That’s what Bend is known for, and certainly our customers are known for: being generous and giving of their time, talent, and funds.”
-Lauren G.D. Redman, CEO & President, Newport Avenue Market

Newport Avenue Market and their incredible team continue to be a generous community partner as their 50 Year Celebration fundraiser rolls on. Remember that when you donate at their registers that Newport will match your donations, up to $100,000! This makes a fundamental difference in the way we at Family Kitchen are able to show up for our diners. We can’t thank them - and the Bend community - enough!

Do you have some free time over the next week? Looking for a fun way to give back to your community? Several of our volu...
05/07/2026

Do you have some free time over the next week? Looking for a fun way to give back to your community? Several of our volunteer shifts need some extra coverage!

Swipe to see when we could really use some help. Send us a message if you have any questions!

These shifts are for our kitchen in Bend. Thank you in advance for the helping hands! 🫶🍅

We have a special request for donated items this month! We make to-go meals for Central Oregon Veterans Outreach (COVO),...
05/05/2026

We have a special request for donated items this month! We make to-go meals for Central Oregon Veterans Outreach (COVO), who distributes them around local campsites every Tuesday and Thursday. We include snacks with their sandwiches to round out the meals. If you’re able, please consider donating the items listed above, or any other snack items you enjoy! Thank you! 🥨

📍231 NW Idaho Ave
Drop off any day between 10am-2pm

Linda is an awesome volunteer that we’d like to take a moment to appreciate publicly. While her help with keeping our de...
04/29/2026

Linda is an awesome volunteer that we’d like to take a moment to appreciate publicly. While her help with keeping our deliveries on track is a huge asset to our operations, we’re also grateful for her steadfast presence and support. It’s people like her who make our diners and other volunteers feel welcome and comfortable. Thanks for all you do, Linda! ❤️

Address

231 NW Idaho Avenue
Bend, OR
97703

Opening Hours

Monday 10:30am - 12:30pm
Tuesday 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Wednesday 10:30am - 12:30pm
Thursday 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Friday 10:30am - 12:30pm
4:30pm - 6:30pm
Saturday 11am - 12:30pm
Sunday 2pm - 4pm

Telephone

(541) 760-5677

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