Our Founder.

“Back in 2014 I could feel friends’ boiling frustration with the big chain pharmacies. To me Bend felt like a community with small town values and warm local businesses, and I could imagine a little pharmacy that reflected that spirit. I pictured a caring little apothecary where we know your name, pet your dog, ask about your vacation… where we have community and connection. Somehow I had the crazy notion that I could create it.

I took a leap of faith and the community immediately jumped on board with support. The years have been both incredibly rewarding and insanely challenging. The industry has turned much more difficult and has certainly pushed me to my limits. We keep at it because I still believe in the picture. I believe in a team of people who love working together, who are changing the world by one act of kindness at a time.

I’m so grateful for the crew that brings our vision to life, believes in being good to people, serves each other and others with kindness everyday, and trusts that we’re making a difference.

Thank you to Bendites who choose us and help fulfill the dream!”

Kristen Erickson