Kiwanis construction gets challenge grant

The Roundhouse Foundation of Sisters has offered a $10,000 challenge pledge to help make the proposed new Kiwanis Food Bank building a reality.

The building project involves removal of the existing pre-World War II garage where Kiwanis presently operates the food bank, and construction of a safe and functional food bank warehouse, office, and reception area on the Kiwanis property at the corner of Main Avenue and Oak Street in Sisters. The overall cost of the project is $125,000.

Kiwanis has operated a Food Bank to help people in need in the greater Sisters area since 1983. Last year, 3,632 clients, including children, were served from the outdated building and storage area.

The Roundhouse Foundation has pledged to match the first $10,000 in donations by individual(s) or grant sources. The matching grant depends on cash or check donations from the community in order to receive the matching funds. The Kiwanis Club of Sisters is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, and all donations are tax-deductible.

Construction plans for the new food bank are in place and the fundraising effort is underway. Groundbreaking is planned for May 1. The Kiwanis Club of Sisters has donated $23,000 and has collected to date an additional $24,000 toward the total cost of the project. Providing the donation dollars to help match the challenge grant presents a great opportunity for our community to help those who need it most: our families and children.

To make a donation call Tom Worcester at 541-549-0803, or mail your donation to: Sisters Kiwanis Food Bank Building Construction Project, P.O. Box 1296, Sisters, OR 97759.