Meeting People Where They Are
Redemption House Ministries believes that caring for our neighbors means more than opening our doors—it also means going out into the community to meet people where they are.
Our Community Outreach Program provides food, hygiene items, clothing, blankets, and other essentials to individuals and families experiencing homelessness and financial hardship throughout Crook County. Through regular outreach visits, our team delivers practical support along with encouragement, compassion, and connection to helpful local resources.
Serving Communities Throughout Crook County
Our outreach teams travel in groups of two or three, visiting multiple camps and locations across the county in a ministry van filled with food and essential supplies. For many individuals, these visits provide not only practical assistance but also a meaningful connection to people who care. Team members are available to offer encouragement and help connect individuals with other organizations and services that may provide additional support.
Donate to Community Outreach
The Community Outreach Program depends on donations from local businesses, churches, organizations, and individuals.
Our most-needed items often include:
- Canned fruit and vegetables
- Canned meat and soup
- Ramen and pasta
- Spaghetti sauce
- Cereal and shelf-stable milk
- Children’s snacks
- Hygiene products
We accept packaged, non-perishable food and hygiene items year-round.
Donation Drop-Off Locations: Craig’s Compassionate Café or Outreach Office at 3048 SW High Desert Drive, Unit L, Prineville, OR 97754. Please note that we are generally unable to accept clothing donations and ask that all food items be packaged and non-perishable.
Contact Email: [email protected]
Connecting People With Resources
No single organization can meet every need, which is why Redemption House Ministries partners with many community agencies and nonprofit organizations. Depending on individual circumstances, we may provide referrals to organizations offering housing assistance, clothing, food, healthcare, and other supportive services.
Community partners include local agencies and organizations such as St. Vincent de Paul, NeighborImpact, BestCare, 211 for Central Oregon, and Thrive Central Oregon.
Food Boxes and Essential Supplies
When individuals and families submit a request for a customized food box and other essential items that may be difficult to afford during times of financial hardship, our volunteers jump into action. Teams pack food boxes on Thursdays and deliver them on Fridays and Saturdays to camps and communities throughout Crook County. Depending on available donations, outreach teams may also provide blankets, clothing, propane, firewood, and other seasonal necessities to help people stay safe and comfortable.
For someone living in a tent, sleeping in a vehicle, or struggling to make ends meet, these simple provisions can offer more than practical support. They provide comfort, dignity, and a measure of stability during an uncertain season. For many volunteers, this work is equally meaningful. Beyond delivering food and supplies, they have the opportunity to build genuine connections, offer encouragement, and see firsthand how compassion and practical assistance can make a real difference in the lives of others.
Outreach Routes & Schedules
The camps we visit in Crook County include:
- Four Corners out at Cascade Way
- Happy Camp & Sunrocks up Juniper Canyon
- Lakeshore RV Park by Ochoco Reservoir
- We offer pick up at the Cafe for anyone who does not have a residence to deliver to or they would rather come pick it up.
- In town we have Prineville North, and Prineville South. With North route stretching all the way out to Ochoco West and Prineville South from half way up the grade to the bottom of Juniper Canyon.
All routes are done once a month with Outreach team delivering right to the front door on all of them except Four Corners/ Cascade Way–we meet them 30 mins out of town at the mailboxes at the beginning of Cascade Way because the addresses are so spread out and the roads are not maintained past the mailboxes.
Days and Times:
- Four corners is the first Saturday of every month between 12:00 and 3:00 at the mailboxes
- Juniper Canyon is every second Saturday
- Prineville North is every 3rd Saturday unless we have Green Bag and then we deliver Thursday/Friday
- Lakeshore is every 4th Thursday or Friday.
- Prineville South is very 4th Friday/Saturday.
We sometimes deliver part of Prineville Friday because the routes have gotten so big it has become harder to fit as much food in the van and access it. We stop at each stop and select frozen food and build a produce bag and bread for each client. This can become a lot of food in the van at once along with the food boxes containing shelf stable food, which we build at our warehouse before heading out.
Request a Food Box
Individuals interested in receiving a food box can complete our online request form. Requests are reviewed weekly, and deliveries are made as supplies and volunteer resources allow. Each box is thoughtfully prepared based on the needs identified in your request and may include groceries, hygiene products, and other essential items when available.
