Great Giveaway set for Aug. 18 in Central Oregon

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints plans it annual Central Oregon Great Giveaway on Saturday in Bend, Redmond, and Prineville.

The non-denominational event, in its 10th year, collects clothing, housewares, bedding, and other usable items from the community, then distributes them for free to anyone in need.

Collections take place from noon to 8 p.m. Thursday and Friday at the locations below.

Anyone can show up from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the same locations to browse items and select goods they need.

Bend: 2555 N.W. Shevlin Park Road; 541-598-6584.
Redmond: 450 S.W. Rimrock Drive; 541-350-1961.
Prineville: 333 S. Idlewood Road; 541-447-8199.

For a list of needed and unacceptable items and for more information, visit www.cogga.org.