Santa Express is back spreading holiday cheer! For three nights in December, Santa will join members of Bend Fire & Rescue driving through neighborhoods and collecting donations of food, toys and clothing for Central Oregon families in need. 

Santa Express Routes

Donation Information
Santa Express Food Drive Sign

 

What to donate

Even just one can of food or a small toy can bring joy to a family in need this season!

This year, the Santa Express crew will collect donations of:
  • Non-perishable food items
  • New or gently used clothing
  • New toys

Known community needs (as provided by The Salvation Army):

  • Gifts for teenagers (t-shirts, sweatshirts, bath/body products, gift cards, sports equipment)

 

 

Santa Express Santa Waving

 

How to Donate

 
Starting at 6 p.m. each night Santa will begin his route through the neighborhood - meet the Santa Express crew anywhere along the way. Volunteers will collect donations from the crowd as Santa drives through!

 

 

 

 

 

Santa Express Crew

Where Donations Go

 
Bend Fire & Rescue partners with the Salvation Army every year to ensure Santa Express donations go to Central Oregon families in need. Together we have collected thousands of pounds of food and clothing, and supported over 600 families in the Bend area. 

If you need help for this holiday season with food or presents, please call The Salvation Army at 541-389-8888.

 

 

 

Can't Catch Santa Express This Year?

Support Bend Fire's Food Drive with NeighborImpact

If you will miss the Santa Express but still want to help those in need, we invite you to donate to our season-long food drive supporting NeighborImpact! Just drop your non-perishable food items in the donation barrels placed at any of Bend Fire's stations between November 17 - December 12.

  • Bend Fire & Rescue Station Locations:
    • West Fire Station – 1212 SW Simpson Ave., Bend
    • East Fire Station – 62420 Hamby Rd., Bend
    • North Fire Station – 63377 Jamison St., Bend
    • South Fire Station – 61080 Country Club Dr., Bend
    • Tumalo Fire Station – 64725 Cook Ave., Tumalo
    • Pilot Butte Fire Station – 425 NE 15th St., Bend