Neighborhood Nonprofit Spotlight: La Pine Community Services Kitchen

Patch talks to La Pine Community Kitchen Services about its work in the Oregon area.

Patch: Tell Patch a little bit about your organization!

LPCK: The La Pine Community Kitchen helps meet the needs of those experiencing hunger or lack of resources by providing free food and clothing. We do this by offering a free hot lunch five days a week. We have an Emergency Food Pantry which is open 3 days a week, We have a free Produce stand that is open two days a week. Finally, we have a free clothes Closet that is open three days a week.

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Patch: How does your organization help to strengthen the local community?

LPCK: We provide a safety net for those in Southern Deschutes County. Food and clothing are expensive. If we can lessen that burden, then our clients have a bit more money for rent and other required living expenses. This in turn helps the local economy.

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Patch: What is the biggest struggle your organization faces?

LPCK: We exist completely on donations and grants. Our town is small, so our local donor base may be enthusiastic about supporting us, but it is limited. We always struggle for funding.

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Patch: What do you hope for the future of your nonprofit?

LPCK: We hope to continue to serve our neighbors, and eventually upgrade our facilities. All of building are donated re-purposed structures that are reaching the end of their useful life.