Makin' It Local is pleased to host their annual October Feed Sisters Food Drive in cooperation with The Sisters Kawania Food Bank. For more information, including a list of events and donation opportunities, please visit www.feedsisters.com (please note the website goes live on October 1st)
Volunteers entirely power the Sisters Kiwanis Food Bank and have been serving local families in Sisters, Oregon, for over 40 years. As part of the Sisters Kiwanis Community Service Foundation, the food bank remains a vital lifeline for neighbors facing food insecurity.
Over the past few years, the demand for services has increased significantly. Between 2021 and 2024, the number of people helped more than doubled. Last year alone, they welcomed about 3,100 family visits and distributed nearly 100,000 pounds of food — enough to support:
- 5,500 adults and 1,800 children who are housed
- 911 adults and 161 children experiencing homelessness
The Food Bank's mission has always been straightforward: to ensure that every resident in need in Sisters has access to healthy food in a welcoming, low-barrier environment.
Currently, the items needed most are: Peanut butter, strawberry and grape jelly, beef stew, canned chicken, corn flakes, refried beans, beef ravioli, chili, canned tuna, chicken noodle soup, and cream of chicken soup.
Together, we can continue to fight hunger in Sisters — neighbor to neighbor.
Makin’ it Local invites the community to join in supporting local families through food donations and special events this October. Guests who bring nonperishable food items during store hours or at featured events will be entered to win fabulous prizes, including locally made art, gift cards to favorite restaurants such as The McArthur, Open Door, and Frankie’s (formerly Sisters Depot), as well as other surprises.
Ongoing Food Donations at Makin’ it Local
Visit Makin’ it Local during regular hours to drop off donations and enter prize drawings.
Hours: Monday–Saturday, 10 am–5:30 pm | Sunday, 10 am–4 pm
Location: 281 W Cascade Avenue, Sisters
Special Food Drive Events (all events at Makin’ it Local, 281 W Cascade Ave, Sisters, Oregon)
Sisters Area Chamber of Commerce Monthly Network Meeting
Thursday, October 2, 2025 | 8:30–9:30 am
Connect with business and community members over coffee, pastries, mimosas, and more. Chamber members attend free; non-members $10. Donations encouraged—bring nonperishable food items to enter the prize drawings.
Downtown First Friday in Sisters Celebration
Friday, October 3, 2025 | 4–6:30 pm
Sip and shop while supporting the cause. Enjoy Oregon wine, cider, beer, sparkling water, and Makin’ it Local’s “famous” gingersnaps and treats. Bring nonperishable food donations for a chance to win a prize. Oregon wines curated by Friends and Vine of Sisters, Oregon. First Friday in Sisters, a monthly event by the Sisters Business Association, is a chance for locals and visitors to come together, explore downtown, and celebrate the businesses that make our community thrive.
Fourth Friday Art Walk at Makin’ it Local
Friday, October 24, 2025 | 4–7 pm
Celebrate local art and community giving. Purchase raffle tickets to win one of two framed original paintings by Makin’ it Local artists—100% of raffle proceeds benefit the Sisters Kiwanis Foundation. Live music from 4:30–6:30 pm, with wine from Friends and Vine, hors d’oeuvres, and appetizers served. Bring nonperishable food donations to enter additional prize drawings.
Halloween Food Drive at Makin’ it Local
Friday, October 31, 2025 | 10 am–5:30 pm
A festive way to give back. Donate food items for a chance to win prizes and Halloween goodies. Raffle tickets for original framed paintings benefiting the Sisters Kiwanis Foundation will also be available.
About Makin' it Local: We’re Makin’ it Local — and we’re all about celebrating Oregon! From art and photography to fine crafts, jewelry, ceramics, and unique gifts, our shop is filled with incredible creations by local talent. You’ll find work from our featured artists like Kathy Deggendorfer, Lindsay Gilmore, Rachel Dantona (Hikerbooty), James Parsons (Extreme Oregon), Michelle Snyder (Quail Lane Press), Susan Porteous (Green Bird Press), Julie Hamilton, Susan Luckey Higdon, Kara Frampton (KF Stoneware), Teri Axness (Muddy Ranch Studio), Charlotte Wallace, Jennifer O’Reilly, Erik Abel, Kari Phillips, Miguel Hernandez, Phyllisha Schneider (Novel Pottery), and Ashley Scholtes (Mitch Jewelry). Our spotlight artists include Megan Marie Meyers, Sheila Dunn, Pete Alport, Christian Murillo, and more.
Come see us for Seriously Great Art 
281 W Cascade Avenue, Downtown Sisters, OR
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