SPRINGFIELD, Ore. — On five acres of land in Springfield, a group of teens are learning the ropes of the workforce each summer. The FOOD For Lane County Youth Farm… Read more »
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About 6,000 Oregonians could lose food stamp benefits under new proposal
OREGON – More than 6,000 Oregonians could lose their food stamp benefits under a new proposal by the Trump administration. The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Tuesday it’s proposing a… Read more »
Volunteers team up to feed kids’ minds, bodies this summer
Want to help build a better future? Nourish children’s minds, bodies and spirits. This summer, Creslane’s Intergenerational Reading Collaboration (IRC) and Food for Lane County are teaming up to do… Read more »
FOOD For Lane County executive directorship changing hands
EUGENE, Ore. — A major leadership change is happening this week at FOOD For Lane County, the organization reports. Longtime Executive Director Beverlee Potter is stepping into retirement and new… Read more »
Dining Room closed June 24 – July 5
The Dining Room will be closing as of June 24th. We will re-open on July 8th. It is during this time we spruce up the place (after all we will… Read more »
Youth Farm Stands Grand Opening – Summer 2019
Our two youth farm stands are open for the summer! Thank you to SELCO for the new Selco Snap Match Program! Sacred Heart at RiverBend 3333 Riverbend Dr Springfield Thursday,… Read more »
Almost 40% of Americans Would Struggle to Cover a $400 Emergency
Annual Fed survey shows ongoing household financial fragility Black and Hispanic Americans lagging behind white counterparts Many U.S. households find themselves in a fragile position financially, even in an economy… Read more »
Thank you for filling so many empty bowls
Thank you for supporting FFLC’s 28th Annual Empty Bowls Sale, presented by Northwest Community Credit Union! We returned to FFLC’s Dining Room this year. Thanks to the generosity of event… Read more »
40 million Americans struggle to put food on the table
Every county in all 50 states is home to people who struggle with hunger. Children are more likely to experience hunger than adults. Rural counties account for 78 percent of… Read more »
Fighting hunger with pottery: ‘Empty Bowl Sale’ looks to give back to Lane County
EUGENE, Ore. – Local artists are joining forces with Food for Lane County in an effort to prevent hunger in the community. Joe Davis of Clay Space is hard at… Read more »