Helping Local Families Thrive Through Fall, Winter & Beyond
Every day at MountainStar, families across Central Oregon walk through our doors seeking safety, stability, and support. With hundreds of children enrolled in our Therapeutic Early Childhood Program and Preschool Promise classes, the need for basic resources—especially food—continues to grow.
And right now, the most urgent need facing local families is access to healthy, reliable meals.
Why Food Support Matters
With the uncertainty of sustaining key SNAP benefits, many caregivers are still facing food scarcity and impossible choices. Babies, toddlers, and young children—who make up nearly half of all SNAP recipients—are the ones most impacted. Local food banks are already feeling the increased demand.
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Your support helps fill the gaps.
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Your generosity helps keep cupboards full.
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Your kindness helps children grow, learn, and thrive.
WAYS YOU CAN HELP TODAY
Gift cards allow families to purchase fresh food, baby essentials, and culturally familiar options.
Suggested amounts: $25, $50, or $75
How to donate:
Drop off or mail gift cards to your local MountainStar site.
Donate Grocery Outlet Gift Cards
Donate Pantry Staples
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Pasta & pasta sauce
Rice
Beans
Peanut butter
Canned fruits & vegetables
Canned tuna or chicken
High-protein canned soups
Mac n’ Cheese
Oatmeal & cereal
Boxed milk
Cooking oil
Granola bars
Formula (high need)
These donations stock our family pantries, relieve financial stress, and support healthier, more stable homes.
Community Partners Who Stepped Up This Fall
We are incredibly grateful to our local partners who hosted food drives to support MountainStar families:
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Bend Senior High School
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Broken Top Club
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Cascades Academy
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Integrity Auto – La Pine
Their support helped fill pantry shelves at a time when families needed it most.
If your organization is interested in hosting a food drive, we’d love to connect!