Soroptimists work to improve the lives of women and children. We invite the community to support new mothers and babies, by donating essential baby items to local families who cannot afford them. Often a woman must face an impending birth with no resources for her new baby, because she has fled domestic violence or because of poverty.

Got Baby-stuff?

Everything that we collect will be given to Deschutes County Department of Human Services (DHS), to distribute as needed. Please bring new or gently-used baby items (infant or newborn size) to a collection site.

Cash donations are also needed so that DHS can purchase necessary items not donated, especially new baby car-seats which, by law, cannot be reused. Mail your check to “Soroptimist”, P.O. Box 1843, Bend 97709, and SI Bend will send you a receipt. Soroptimist International of Bend is a 501(c)3 service organization, Tax I.D. #27-0010575, & contributions are tax deductible.
Contact phone number is 541-388-8505.
 

Suggested items:
	Newborn-size disposable diapers Pajamas, ‘Onesies’, socks, hats Baby bottles, bibs, pacifiers Baby powder, baby wipes Baby oil, shampoo, lotion Receiving blankets, baby toys Knitted blankets or quilts
Collection Sites (till March 31):
	Bend Public Library, 601 NW Wall Street Black Bear Diner, 1465 NE Third Street Food 4 Less Market, 63455 N Highway 97 Jake’s Diner, 2210 NE Highway 20 Lava Lanes Bowling Ctr., 1555 NE Forbes Rd Newport Avenue Market, 1121 NW Newport Ray’s Food Place, 210 SW Century Drive

We appreciate your help and thank you in advance for your donation!!
 

Some of the items already collected: