Dreams came true as C.O. children join Santa and Mrs. Claus for breakfast at the Pine Tavern

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) - Deschutes County foster children and their foster families were hosted by Pine Tavern and Assistance League^® of Bend at their 31st^th Annual Breakfast with Santa last Sunday. Children took their picture with Santa and Mrs. Claus and participated in activities, including cookie decorating and face painting.

Assistance League of Bend and Pine Tavern, once again, served a complimentary breakfast to local foster families. “It is one of the very few programs in Central Oregon that treat the entire foster family, not just the foster child,” said Janet Martin, Assistance League of Bend President. “It is a heart-warming experience to see the joy in the children’s faces when they meet Santa.”

Reservations filled quickly and the event sold out again this year. The general public can participate after the foster family reservations are filled. The cost this year was $30 for adults, $16 for children ages 6-12, and free for kids 5 and under. Proceeds from the breakfast help fund the event for the foster families. Seating for breakfast are limited and reservations are required.

Assistance League of Bend is an all-volunteer, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, making a difference in the lives of underserved children and families in Deschutes County. Their mission is to transform the lives of children and strengthen families through community programs. Please visit their website www.assistanceleague.org/bend for more information.

The Assistance League of Bend is a 21 Cares for Kids partner.