Discovery West Expansion

A Second Locavore Coming to Bend’s Westside

Coming Summer 2026

This is the next chapter of Central Oregon Locavore. Rooted in what farmers told us. Rising in response to what members asked for.

For years, westside neighbors
have said:

At the same time, our 2025 Farmer
Audit told us:

“We need easier access to local food.”
“We want to walk to a neighborhood market.”
“We wish Locavore was closer.”

“We need more year-round sales.”
“Farmers markets aren’t enough.”
“Stability matters more than ever.”

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Rooted & Rising

This is not rapid expansion. This is mission-aligned growth.

Rooted

in the belief that small farms are the backbone of Central Oregon’s economy.

Rising

to meet the moment, building new infrastructure that keeps local food accessible, stable, and resilient.

Our first neighborhood satellite will be located on Bend’s Westside, in a new neighborhood, a small-footprint pilot designed to test scalable, walkable access to truly local food.

Small footprint. Big on impact.

Discovery West

What This Means

A neighborhood marketplace that…

Economic Impact

Returns ~65 cents of every dollar directly to regional farmers and makers.

Stable Supply

Creates more consistent, year-round revenue for over 150 producers.

Walkable Access

Brings local food within walking and biking distance for westside families.

Food Security

Strengthens Bend’s food security and regional resilience.

This is not just another grocery store. This is infrastructure for farmers. Access for families. Protection for our regional food economy.

The Capital Campaign: Building the Infrastructure to Make It Work

To bring this neighborhood satellite to life, we are launching a community capital campaign.

  • Custom-built shelving & checkout

  • Electrical and structural installation

  • Commercial refrigeration & freezer systems

  • Bulk gravity bin systems

  • POS infrastructure

  • Build-out costs to create a walkable, welcoming marketplace

This expansion is data-informed, community-driven, and carefully scaled. But it only works if we build it together.

Help Us Rise

If you believe:

  • Food dollars should stay in our region

  • Local farms deserve stable revenue

  • Neighborhood access matters
  • Community-owned food systems are worth protecting

We invite you to be part of this.

Ways to Support

Make a Gift

Make a capital gift to the general Expansion Fund

Sponsor Equipment

Purchase or sponsor specific equipment. (When an item is fully funded, your business or family name will be permanently displayed on the equipment, providing lasting visibility and recognition for your support)

Founders Council

Become a Locavore Expansion Founders Council Member

Business Partnerships

Connect us with aligned business partners who share our vision for a resilient local food economy.

Equipment and Build Out List

Tangible items we need to bring the Westside Market to life. You can sponsor an individual item or contribute toward its total.