Community Outreach Services at LPCK
La Pine Community Kitchen is proud to partner with local agencies who bring essential support directly to our neighbors. Each week, three outreach teams provide on‑site services to help with behavioral health, medical access, housing support, employment, and veteran services. All outreach is free, confidential, and available to anyone in need.
Fourth Fridays: Veterans Employment & Housing Support
Meet Jeff Cannon, Easterseals Veterans Outreach Services
Fourth Friday of each month • 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Beginning January 30th
The Easterseals Oregon’s Veterans Outreach Team helps veterans experiencing homelessness, housing instability, or barriers to employment. Services include:
- Job readiness and employment support
- Digital and financial literacy
- Training, certification, and licensing assistance
- Help accessing shelter, transitional housing, and permanent housing
Contact:
Jeff Cannon, Case Manager 541‑579‑3477
Easterseals Oregon – Veterans Employment Services
jcannon@or.easterseals.com | oregon.easterseals.com
Tuesdays: Healthcare Access & Basic Needs Support
Meet Tiffany Zolliman, La Pine Community Health Care Outreach Services
Tuesdays • 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
The La Pine Community Health Center Outreach Team helps community members access the healthcare and support they need. Services include:
- Rides to medical appointments
- Help paying for medications or medical supplies
- Grocery vouchers
- Assistance signing up for the Oregon Health Plan
- Veteran‑specific support
- Free hygiene supplies
Contact:
Tiffany Zollman — Outreach Coordinator 541‑876‑1849
La Pine Community Health Center
tzollman@lapinehealth.org | www.lapinehealth.org
Fridays: Behavioral Health & Housing Support
Meet David Fox, Deschutes County Health Outreach Services
Fridays • 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
The Deschutes County Behavioral Health Services Outreach Team helps community members access mental health resources and housing assistance. Services include:
- Counseling referrals
- Homeless outreach services
- Housing navigation and resource support
Contact:
David Fox, Case Manager – Homeless Outreach 541‑213‑5668
Deschutes County Health ServicesDavid.Fox@deschutes.org | Health Services Home | Deschutes County Oregon
As a collaborative hub rooted in trust and community partnership, La Pine Community Kitchen brings together local organizations, dedicated volunteers, and the individuals we serve to foster a coordinated, compassionate approach to health and well-being in our rural region.
By working side-by-side with our partners and community members, we’re building a future where access to nourishment, dignity, and essential resources is not a privilege—but a shared commitment. Every effort we make advances LPCK’s vision for a stronger, more resilient Central Oregon.
Fresh Harvest Meal Kits: Nourishing Families Through Local Collaboration
La Pine Community Kitchen (LPCK) is proud to partner with the High Desert Food & Farm Alliance (HDFFA) to offer Fresh Harvest Kits each Friday during the summer months. This collaboration is a shining example of how local farms, nonprofits, and hunger relief agencies can come together to promote food equity in rural Oregon.
What’s in a Fresh Harvest Kit?
Each ready-to-make kit includes:
🌱 Why It Matters
This program not only supports food-insecure households, it also:
- Pantry staples to round out the meal
- Farm-fresh, seasonal vegetables grown right here in Central Oregon
- Flavorful seasonings from Savory Spice
- A simple recipe, written in both English and Spanish, so that every household—regardless of background—can confidently prepare a nourishing meal
- Bolsters our rural food economy
- Reduces food waste
- Encourages healthy eating habits
- Celebrates culturally inclusive, seasonal cooking
🍽 Who It’s For
These kits are designed for community members experiencing food insecurity. Whether it’s stretching groceries between paychecks or ensuring kids are fed during the summer when school meals are unavailable, the Fresh Harvest Kits help fill that gap with dignity and nutrition.
🤝 How It Works
HDFFA works directly with regional farmers to source ingredients and assembles the kits with the support of hunger relief partners like LPCK. Every Friday, our Community Food Pantry becomes a distribution hub—connecting local harvests with local families.
Strengthening Rural Community through Partnership: LPCK × St. Vincent de Paul – La Pine
In rural communities like ours, connection is everything. That’s why La Pine Community Kitchen is proud to collaborate with St. Vincent de Paul – La Pine in a shared mission to ensure no neighbor is left behind.
Together, we’re tackling food insecurity head-on by delivering hot, nutritious meals to homebound individuals every Tuesday through Thursday. This partnership brings more than sustenance—it brings dignity, compassion, and human connection straight to the doorsteps of those who need it most.
How it Works:
🍳Meals are prepared fresh at LPCK Tuesday through Thursday
🚗St. Vincent de Paul volunteers pick up and deliver those meals to registered homebound clients
Each delivery includes a nourishing meal, a wellness check-in, and a moment of connection, reminding our neighbors they are seen and supported.
🧡Why It Matters: In rural communities, access can mean everything. Many of our neighbors live miles from the nearest store or support service, and some are unable to leave their homes at all due to illness, disability, or age. This collaboration ensures that no one falls through the cracks. By working together, LPCK and St. Vincent de Paul help reduce food insecurity, social isolation, and health risks—bringing care directly to the doorsteps of those who need it most.
🤝Who It’s For: This partnership serves homebound individuals in the greater La Pine area—residents who are elderly, chronically ill, recovering from surgery, or otherwise unable to travel to our local community pantries or meal service site. These are often community members at high risk for hunger and social disconnection.
This collaboration reflects our broader mission: to build a coordinated, compassionate network of care that uplifts and empowers rural residents. It’s just one example of how LPCK and our partners are coming together to turn empathy into action and create lasting change across Central Oregon.
Meeting Families’ Needs with Dignity and Care
Supporting Rural Families: LPCK × Diaper Bank of Central Oregon
Access to basic essentials shouldn’t depend on your zip code. That’s why La Pine Community Kitchen proudly partners with the Diaper Bank of Central Oregon—to ensure rural families have what they need to raise healthy, thriving children.
Through this ongoing collaboration, we provide free diapers and infant care items every Tuesday and Friday at LPCK, helping parents ease financial strain and access the support they deserve.
🌟 Expanding Impact Through Partnership
🤝 Our Shared Commitment
- Eases financial stress for families with young children.
- Supports healthy child development through consistent diaper access.
- Improves access and equity for underserved families in Central Oregon, reinforcing LPCK’s commitment to family stability and rural health outcomes.
- Strengthen family economics through essential support.
- Promote healthier outcomes for infants and toddlers.
- Serve with dignity, compassion, and respect.
Together, we’re advancing economic resilience, health, and hope—one diaper at a time. By easing a critical burden for parents and caregivers, we’re helping families build stronger foundations—and a brighter future.
What is the Stabilization Center?
A 24-hour crisis phone line is available for anyone who is experiencing a crisis or needs crisis support.
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Dial 988 or 541-322-7500 ext. 9