Invest in Central Oregon’s Food & Farm Future
Your support makes it possible for HDFFA to stay resilient, adaptable, and deeply connected to the evolving needs of our community. Thank you!
Investing in Resilience
You may have seen the headlines: In March 2026 the U.S. Department of Agriculture terminated nearly $300 million in grant funding across the country. For us at HDFFA, this is more than a news story, it’s a direct hit. We had been awarded $300,000 in critical grant funding to be distributed over three years to strengthen our local food system. And overnight, it disappeared.
We’re asking our community to come together to help seed HDFFA’s Agricultural Opportunity Fund—restoring the $100,000 we lost in the first year of this grant and ensuring this work continues without interruption.
Your support is more than a donation. It’s an investment in the people who grow our food, and in a food system that reflects the strength of this community. When farmers are supported and their businesses are stable and able to grow, more of our neighbors are nourished.
Your support is an investment in resilience—ensuring a thriving agricultural community, no matter what happens at the federal level.
Everyone deserves good food.
Investments from our community play a critical role in sustaining HDFFA’s work. Private donations strengthen our organization from the ground up, ensuring that all Central Oregonians have reliable access to fresh, healthy food and that local farmers, ranchers, and food producers maintain thriving businesses.
High Desert Food & Farm Alliance is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Your donation is tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.
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With your support, all Central Oregonians have access to fresh, local food, and farmers & ranchers are supported every step of the way. Your gift of…
$280 delivers an entire season of Fresh Harvest Kits to one Meals on Wheels participant, bringing consistent access to healthy, ready-to-make meals.
$40 fuels a full week of fresh vegetables for one participant in our VeggieRx program, supporting health and well being.
$600 sustains one VeggieRx participant for 15 weeks, ensuring reliable access to fresh produce that supports long-term health.
$100 buys more than 50 pounds of locally grown produce from Central Oregon farmers, enough to provide 40 nourishing meals for neighbors facing food insecurity.
$15 covers all the vegetables, pantry staples, and seasonings for one Fresh Harvest Kit, complete with an easy-to-follow recipe card in English and Spanish that serves a family of four.
Why Your Support Matters
One in ten Oregonians faces food insecurity. Your gift connects our community with fresh, local, nutritious food through programs like VeggieRx, Grow & Give, and Fresh Harvest Kits.
Food Access
Central Oregon's farmers and ranchers need more than grit—they need resources. Your donation funds grants, mentorship, and technical assistance that help local producers thrive.
Agricultural Support
Your support helps build lasting connections between residents, local food, and agriculture through events and resources like the Central Oregon Local Food Guide and the High Desert Food Trail.
Community Education
More Ways to Give
Mail a check made payable to HDFFA to
PO Box 1782, Bend OR 97709
Become a monthly donor (choose the monthly option in the form above!)
Ask your employer to match your donation
Give a gift of stock — contact us for details
Include HDFFA in your estate planning — contact us for details
Become a Sustainer and pledge
your giving for 3+ years
We'd love to hear from you—whether you’d like to share the intent of your donation, have a question, or learn more about our work.
Contact: kristin@hdffa.org