One-stop food shop ‘Produce Plus’ to provide free, fresh food for Redmond families
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- NeighborImpact's Food Bank, Redmond School District Nutrition Services and Jericho Road are teaming up to offer a monthly one-stop food shop this summer for Redmond students and families.
This partnered distribution will increase access to food for families experiencing food insecurity or who have been financially impacted by the coronavirus health crisis.
The events, titled “Produce Plus,” will take place at Redmond High School's Summer Meals distribution every third Thursday of the month through August 20.
Families may receive summer meals from Redmond High School, non-perishables for students from Jericho Road and fresh produce from NeighborImpact’s mobile food pantry all at one time and place.
Households can access food between 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. at Redmond High School on the third Thursday of summer months (June 18, July 16 and August 20). Event details can be found at https://www.neighborimpact.org/event/produce-plus/all/.
As an essential business providing essential services to disadvantaged individuals in Central Oregon, NeighborImpact will continue to serve all three counties and the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs. Those needing assistance may access services via telephone and online or in person in Bend, Redmond and Madras.
For updates on NeighborImpact's response to COVID-19, visit: https://www.neighborimpact.org/coronavirus-response/.
About NeighborImpact: NeighborImpact is a private non-profit governed by a board of directors drawn from across the community. Since 1985, NeighborImpact has led the region in developing solutions and bringing resources to Crook, Deschutes and Jefferson counties and the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs. We help meet the basic needs of Central Oregonians, build economic security and create a community where everyone thrives. NeighborImpact receives federal, state and local grants, foundation grants and donations from individuals and businesses in our community. To learn more about NeighborImpact please visit www.neighborimpact.org.
