Here's reason #1:

Food insecurity in Oregon is rising faster than ever. In 2025, the Oregon Food Bank saw a 31% increase in the number of visits- a record number in our state’s history.

With the cost of groceries, rent, and utilities increasing year after year, many individuals and families are being pushed to the brink. Even those who are working full-time, seniors on fixed incomes, and parents juggling multiple jobs are finding it harder to afford basic necessities.

Local food banks are seeing more first-time visitors, more returning families, and more seniors who simply can’t stretch their budgets any further.

Your donation helps meet this growing need right here in south Deschutes County, by providing meals, stability, and hope for those facing difficult times.

Here's reason #2:

Many families struggle to keep their fridge full, and some children may not have food consistently available at home. A skipped meal can mean falling (and staying) behind in school; when children experience a food crisis, it can have long-term physical, emotional, and cognitive effects. Thankfully, our community is helping fill the gap.

During the 2024/2025 school year, The Giving Plate delivered 2,124 weekend bags to children in south County- made possible through funding from the Sunriver Women’s Club.

A donation of just $2.70 provides a weekend food bag for a child—a small amount that makes a big difference. Help us ensure no neighbor goes hungry.

Here's reason #3:

With no food kitchen and pantries open just one day per week, food assistance in Sunriver is not easy to come by. For families with limited resources, that means long stretches without access to essential food support.

Your donations, now through December 31 help us support the available programs in south Deschutes County for those facing food insecurity.

Here's reason #4:

Did you know your donation goes so much farther when it’s in the hands of our local food partners? For every $10 donated, the Oregon Food Network can provide up to 30 meals- enough to cover an entire weekend of food for a family of four. That’s two days where no one has to worry about what’s on the table - for just $10.

Sunriver Women’s Club proudly supports local food pantries like Care & Share Community Outreach and St. Vincent de Paul La Pine. Together, we help ensure our neighbors never have to choose between groceries and other essentials.

Your generosity becomes meals, stability, and hope.

Here's reason #5:

Many in south Deschutes County struggle to get their next meal due to rising costs of living, seasonal employment, and limited access to transportation and educational opportunities.

The La Pine Community Kitchen provides over 27,000 instances of assistance each year, including hot meals, food pantry distributions, and clothing support. In 2025, demand surged dramatically, with a 40% increase in the number of clients served. Sunriver Women’s Club has proudly supported the kitchen for more than 15 years, and every $100 donated can provide about 25 hot meals to neighbors in need.

Consider joining us on GivingTuesday and making a difference in south Deschutes County!

Here's reason #6:

Hunger isn’t just a number- it’s families, seniors, veterans, and neighbors in our community.

“I need food for my family.” — Tiffany Sanders, single mom of twin boys

“La Pine Community Kitchen made it possible for my sons and me to have a hot meal when we needed it most.” — Susan Bradley, 73

“I was worried, stretched thin, and unsure where to turn. But from the moment I walked through LPCK’s doors, everything changed.” — Kristie Rauhuff, 48

“What I found wasn’t just a hot meal—it was compassion. People saw me, welcomed me, and reminded me that I still mattered.” - Ralph Trevino, 60, veteran

Your support ensures that La Pine Community Kitchen can continue to serve neighbors like Tiffany, Susan, Kristie, and Ralph and others like them when they need it most.

Here's reason #7:

The Sunriver Women’s Club philanthropy team carefully evaluates each nonprofit we support to ensure donations go further. We prioritize organizations that provide not just food, but wrap-around services like housing, job training, and other resources to address the root causes of food insecurity.

Your donation stays local—used only in south Deschutes County—and we require a full report of how funds were spent before awarding future grants. Every dollar raised through our campaigns goes directly to philanthropy; club administration is funded entirely through member dues.

Donate now to the Power of Giving: End Hunger! and help neighbors in need today!