Community Resources
Find the Resources you need to thrive in Sisters Country. Whether you’re looking for social services, recreation opportunities, food access, or something else, this comprehensive list will help you find what you need. Know of a resource that’s not already listed on our page? Registered users can submit resources to be added to the community resource guide.
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2022 Cold Weather Shelter Information
With cold weather upon us, many Central Oregon warming shelters have opened their doors or plan to do so soon. All information is current as of 12/2/22 and taken from the website of the Homeless Leadership Coalition.
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Government Resources
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Elected Officials
Public Safety and Services
Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire District
Oregon Department of Transportation
Wildfire Preparedness & Information
Prescription Drug Disposal
Sisters Sheriff’s Substation
703 N. Larch St.
Sisters, OR
Black Butte Police Station
13885 Bishops Cap
Black Butte Ranch, OR
Emergency Phone Numbers
Mental Health Crisis-Emergency Stabilization Center
(541) 322-7500 Ext 9
Deschutes County Sheriff
911
Public Library
Social Services
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Employment Services
Health and Wellness
Senior Services
Aging & Disability Resource Connection
Central Oregon Council on Aging
Home Safety Program
Phone Number: (541) 549-0771
Report Elder Abuse or Neglect
Central Oregon: (541) 693-2707
Statewide Toll Free (855) 503-7233
Faith Based Establishments
St. Edward the Martyr Catholic Church
Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration
Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church
Sisters Church of the Nazarene
Trinity Christian Center
Phone Number: (541) 549-2277
Temporary Shelter
Utilities Assistance Programs
Food Access
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Individual and Family Support
Food Vouchers
Phone Number: 541-549-0771
Location: Sisters Fire District, Details: Grocery vouchers to Ray’s. $10 to individuals. $20 to families. Distributed every 90 days.
Location: 328 W. Main Street, Sisters
Contact: 541-410-8688
Details: Thursday from 9:00am-2:00pm. Must provide some information to determine eligibility.
Location: Wellhouse Market Building–222 N Trinity Way, Sisters
Contact: 541-549-4184 or [email protected]
Details: Open every Thursday at 4:30pm. Drive up options available. No eligibility requirements.
Location: Sisters Community Church–1300 McKenzie Hwy, Sisters
Contact: (541) 760-5677
Details: Tuesdays from 4:30-6:30pm stop by for a hot meal provided by Family Kitchen. Due to current covid-19 restrictions, meals will be served in a take-and-go format. No eligibility requirements or information required for meals.
School Aged Youth
Free/Reduced School Breakfast & Lunch
Contact: Terri Rood (Nutrition Services Lead Coordinator)
Phone: (541) 549-4057 | Email: [email protected]
Details: Eligible families can apply to receive free or reduced breakfast and lunch at school Monday-Friday. Complete an application to determine eligibility. Please print and complete the “Sharing Free Reduced Info Form” and the “Meals Application.”
**Note**These forms will be available on the SSD6 website at the start of the ’22-’23 school year.
**For youth struggling with food access during the summer months please contact Family Access Network to be connected with appropriate resources.
Dawn Cooper, SSD6 FAN Advocate:
Ph: 541-549-0155
Email: [email protected]
Theresa Slavkovsky, SSD6 FAN Advocate
Ph: 541-549-0155
Email: [email protected]
Senior Support
Senior Luncheon
Phone Number: (541) 678-5483
Location: Sisters Community Church, 1300 McKenzie Hwy, Sisters
Contact: (541) 678-5483,
Details: Adults aged 60 and over, are eligible for community meals at no-cost. In-person community dining: Tuesdays 11:00 am-1:00 pm. Drive thru pick up: Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays from 12:00-12:30 pm.
Meals on Wheels
Phone Number: (541) 678-5483
Contact: (541) 678-5483
Details: Eligible only for seniors (60+). Meals on Wheels program is designed to meet the nutritional and social needs of isolated older adults. Frequent visits provide opportunities to deliver a healthy meal and help combat social isolation. The meals are delivered by volunteers between 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays.
Seasonal Community Meals
Thanksgiving
Phone Number: (541) 549-1201
Location: Sisters Community Church, 1300 McKenzie Hwy, Sisters, Contact: (541) 549-1201 Sisterschurch.com, Details: Hot, traditional Thanksgiving meals.
Christmas
Phone Number: (541) 549-0771
Location: Sisters Fire District, Contact: (541) 549-0771, Details: Hot, traditional Christmas meals.
Seasonal SNAP and EBT
Location: Fir Street Park, Sisters, Oregon 97759
Phone: (541) 904-0134
Email: [email protected]
Hours: Sunday 11:00am-2:00pm (Early June-Early October)
Details: Accepts SNAP/EBT. Check-in at Info Booth to use eligible benefits
Details: Sign up for Seed to Table produce share in January. SNAP payments and subsidies are available for those experiencing cost-related barriers. Use contact information above for SNAP payment details.
Location: 71290 Holmes Road, Sisters (Farm Store)
Contact: [email protected],
Farm Store Autumn Hours: Friday and Saturday from 10:00am-3:00pm
Details: Summer/Winter/Full Diet CSA shares and Farm Store. SNAP payments are available. See website for SNAP payment details.
Tumalo Farmstand
Location: 19855 Eight Street, Bend, OR 97703,
Contact: 541-610-7733
Hours: M-F 10:00am-6:00pm, Sa & Su 10:00 am-5:00 pm (Apr/May-Sept/Oct),
Details: Accepts SNAP/EBT and Oregon Farm Direct Nutrition Program Checks. Must be enrolled in WIC to receive Farm Direct checks.
SNAP and EBT Locations
Ray’s Food Place
Location: 635 N Arrowleaf, Sisters
Bi-Mart
Location: 445 West Highway 20, Sisters
Dollar General
Location: 915 W McKinney Butte Rd, Sisters
Pet Food
Furry Friends
Location: 412 E. Main Ave, Ste 4
Contact: (541) 797-4023
Details: Call or text to coordinate pick-up
Schools
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Early Childhood Education
Community College
Pre-Kindergarden
K-12 Education
Culture and Equity
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Arts Guilds
Latino/a/x
LGBTQIA2S+
Additional Resources
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Public Gathering Spaces
Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire District Community Hall
Phone Number: (541) 549-0771
Sisters City Hall
Phone Number: (541) 549-6022
Sisters Public Library
Phone Number: (541) 312-1070
Nonprofit Resources
NonProfit Association of Oregon
Community Builders Data Locator
A crowd sourced document with resources to data pertaining to Sisters Country and the surrounding area.
Sisters Give Guide
A central location of many of Sisters Country nonprofits. Use this guide to give back to your community through gifting donations of money, time, awareness, and advocacy.
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