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Don't miss an opportunity to help end hunger in Lane County! Check out our events calendar for the latest on fund drives and other events, or discover one of the many ways you can get involved.
Our History
In 1984, FOOD for Lane County incorporated with one staff person, one volunteer, and five board members. That year, the fledgling food bank distributed almost 2 million pounds of food - mostly USDA commodities – out of a small house in Springfield. The food bank served 43,000 Lane County residents that year.
FOOD for Lane County Timeline
FOOD for Lane County 1984-2003 (PDF)
History of the Oregon Food Bank Statewide Network
1975 — The Interagency Food Bank was established to serve as a central collection and distribution point for donated food in the Portland metropolitan area of Clackamas, Multnomah and Clark counties.
1979 — Community partners came together to establish Oregon Food Share. The nation’s first private, nonprofit, statewide food bank formed a network whereby charitable food providers throughout Oregon could share ideas and food resources. By 1983, Oregon Food Share was coordinating food distribution to 225 helping agencies through 19 regional food banks.
1984 — FOOD for Lane County was founded.
1988 — The Interagency Food Bank and Oregon Food Share merged to become Oregon Food Bank.