Shepherd’s House Ministries needs community support for Bend/Redmond Easter meals
Spencer Sacks
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Shepherd’s House Ministries will host its annual Easter and Spring celebration meals on April 3, 2026, at three locations in Bend and Redmond. The organization is requesting food donations from the community to help provide holiday dinners for individuals and families in need.
The meals are designed to provide a restorative celebration for those in long-term programs and any community members who wish to join. This initiative relies on public support to supply the ingredients necessary for the multi-site event.
In Bend, dinner will be served at the Men’s Center, located at 1854 NE Division St., from noon to 2:00 p.m. A second Bend meal service will take place at the Lighthouse Navigation Center at 275 NE 2nd St. from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
The Redmond Center at 1350 S. Hwy 97 will host its celebration from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. These meals are available to individuals in long-term programs as well as families and community members who wish to attend. To prepare the meals, the ministry is requesting donations of ham, potatoes, rice, onions and shredded cheese.
Other necessary items include cream of mushroom, heavy cream, canned vegetables, eggs, whipped cream, coffee, black pepper, rolls, pies and butter. Jerry Kaping, director of development for Shepherd’s House Ministries, is coordinating the donation drive and event logistics. Kaping emphasized that even small contributions of specific staples make a difference for the holiday service.
“We need ham, potatoes, whipped cream, pies, rice,” Kaping said. “If you can bring coffee, anything you can bring down to us, would sure help us out for this Easter dinner.”
Donors can drop off food items at the Shepherd’s House Men’s Center in Bend or the Redmond Center. The organization aims to ensure all neighbors have access to a holiday meal regardless of their circumstances.
For more information regarding the events or donation needs, the community can visit shministries.org.