Central Oregon Locavore Nourishes from Birth with Breast Milk, Infant Formula and Feeding Supplies
Local nonprofit, Central Oregon Locavore, is making “local” accessible for all ages, even the newest members of the community. Centrally located in Bend, Locavore is now the distribution site for donor breast milk. Working in collaboration with the Northwest Mothers Milk Bank of Oregon, Locavore offers a reliable, tested and pasteurized source of donor milk for new families facing challenges in providing sufficient milk for their newborn.
Available by prescription, donor milk contains essential antibodies not found in infant formula. For more information on acquiring or donating breast milk, visit donatemilk.org.
In addition to breast milk, Locavore provides organic baby formulas, which offer a healthy alternative to breast milk for parents who choose not to breastfeed or for babies with latching or digestive issues.
Locavore also stocks a wide range of feeding products to support families during this critical phase of life, including pumping kits, milk production boosters, essential vitamins and more.
“At Locavore, we’re committed to supporting the health and wellbeing of our community – even the tiniest members,” says Nicolle Timm-Branch, founder and executive director of Locavore. “We’re ensuring that families in Central Oregon have access to the best nutrition, whether it’s through donor breast milk, high-quality formula or essential breastfeeding supplies.”
To inquire about the availability of infant and new mother support products, call the Locavore marketplace at 541-633-7388. To donate to the Infant and New Mother Nutrition Fund please visit centraloregonlocavore.org/donate.
Impulse Elite Cheerleading Opens New State-of-the Art Facility
Local business, Impulse Elite Cheerleading, recently opened their new spacious training facility. Located just off Cooley Rd., at 63625 Old Deschutes Market Road, Suite 130, the 7,700-square-foot space is designed to inspire and empower athletes of all ages and skill levels.
In addition to a full spring floor, a long tumble trampoline, an air floor and premium tumbling equipment, the space also provides a spacious mezzanine area so families can cheer on their athletes.
From tumbling to cheerleading classes, open gym and birthday party rentals, Elite Cheerleading supports local kids and their love of movement. They aim to provide a welcoming and supportive environment where athletes can grow through hard work and discipline.
“Our competitive program travels all over the west region, opening our girls up to the nationwide community and competitiveness of this sport. Our first competition will be taking us to PacWest Nationals in Portland at the end of February, which is one of the most prestigious and competitive Nationals in our region,” says owner, Julee Vadnais.
For more information, visit impulseelitecheer.com
Central Oregon Gives Raises Over $1.1 Million for Local Nonprofits
Central Oregon Gives celebrated another record-breaking year of philanthropy. The campaign, renowned for its innovative approach to year-end giving, helped raise anastounding $1,128,000 during its eight-week run, ending December 31, 2024. Here are the results of the competition:
Overall Winner: Saving Grace – $15,000 prize
Basic Needs Winner: The Giving Plate – $5,000 prize from First Interstate Bank
Animal Welfare: Street Dog Hero – $2500
Arts & Culture: World MUSE – $2500
Health & Environment: Healing Reins – $2500
Most Donations $25 and Under: Desert Sky Montessori – $2500
The campaign’s success is attributed in large part to the support of local businesses. Participating donors received thank-you gifts for contributions of $25 or more, sponsored by over a dozen local companies.
“We are continually inspired by the generosity of Central Oregonians and the dedication of the nonprofits who do so much for our region,” said Aaron Switzer, founder of Central Oregon Gives and publisher of The Source Weekly.
For more information, visit: centraloregongives.com
This article appears in BendNest Spring 2025.
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