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Project Serious 2023: The Giving Plate
For the past 15 years, Webfoot has donated up to $20,000 worth of services to a family or non-profit in need. Check out 2023's winner, The Giving Plate, a local food pantry with a completely different view on how to tackle food insecurity.
Pangea Health Podcast: The Giving Plate
Ranae Staley on The Giving Plate: Feeding Hope and Fighting Hunger with the Pangea Health Podcast
The Giving Plate’s co-founder writes her inspirational life story: ‘If These Scars Could Sing…’
Debra Kelso, co-founder with husband Gary of The Giving Plate Community Food Relief Outreach in Bend, has written a book about her life, "If These Scars Could Sing.,," a hopeful tale of how she overcame trauma to find her calling.
Central Oregon Daily - August 2024
The food relief organization says it expected about a 10% increase, however that number has reached 40% over the summer - which happens to be the time of year when the Giving Plate shows low donation rates.
Donations are down 7% for this time of the year, according to executive director, Ranae Staley.
Project Serious 2023 - The Giving Plate Award Winner
Project Serious is an annual community-driven initiative where $20,000 worth of services are donated to those in need. The project alternates each year between helping an individual or family in need and supporting a non-profit organization to better serve our community.
The Giving Plate Sees Increased Need Amid Stagnant Donations
The Giving Plate has seen a 40% increase in the number of families requesting food assistance since opening its community store in Bend last spring.
KPOV Interview with Ranae Staley
This morning, we had the pleasure of being on KPOV’s The Point with Malcolm McRae, sharing exciting updates about our Community Store, Distribution Center, and the incredible growth we've experienced since opening these new models.
New Building Capital Campaign
After eleven years of serving the Central Oregon community, on August 17, 2021, The Giving Plate closed on a loan and now owns its very first building!
2023 Mad Hatter Ball
The 2023 Mad Hatter Ball was a great success! Because of the community’s generous support, we raised a total of $14,903.60!
2023 Impact & Achievements
2023 marked a year of resilience and unwavering support at The Giving Plate as we worked to finish our two construction projects amidst numerous hurdles while experiencing an ever-growing demand for food.
2023 Jingle Christmas Event
At The Giving Plate, we want to help bring Hope to the Holidays. The Jingle Store is our annual, free community event where kids can come and “shop” for gifts to give to those they love.
Jingle Christmas - Interview with Dave Clemens and Ranae Staley
Executive Director of The Giving Plate, Ranae Staley, speaks with Dave Clemens about Jingle Christmas events.
Stories of Hope from The Giving Plate - Oct 2023
Welcome to a heartwarming journey of resilience and support as we share the stories of three incredible Central Oregon families whose lives have been touched by The Giving Plate.
Central Oregon World Food Day - 2023 - Interview with Dave Clemens and Ranae Staley
In celebration of Central Oregon World Food Day, Ranae Staley, Executive Director of The Giving Plate, is interviewed by Dave Clemens. Many think of food insecurity and think of those that are houseless and on the street. However, 90% of those we serve are housed neighbors in need.
Red Carpet Gala - Interview with Dave Clemens and Ranae Staley
Dave Clemens interviews Ranae Staley, Executive Director of The Giving Plate about the upcoming Red Carpet Gala fundraiser.
Stories of Hope - Heather Nashelle - June 2023
Hear Heather's story of hope as she found The Giving Plate in a time of need.
Stories of Hope - Jason Haynes - June 2023
Hear Jason Haynes' story and how the power of community and hope changed his life!