As the new school year approaches, we want to thank you to everyone who has partnered with us and participated in our Summer Food Program! We are thrilled to keep… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Children
Free breakfast, lunch available for Lane County kids this summer
While school is out, many guardians might have a difficult time finding affordable, healthy meal options for kids, but there are several free alternatives across Lane County. Parents, guardians and… Read more »
SMART Reading partnering with FOOD For Lane County
The nonprofit SMART Reading is partnering up with FOOD For Lane County to make sure kids not only have healthy food this summer but healthy minds as well. Now through… Read more »
FOOD For Lane County announces return of Summer Food Program
EUGENE, Ore. – Free lunches are available to children 18 years and younger throughout the summer months through FOOD For Lane County’s Summer Food Program, according to the nonprofit organization…. Read more »
Hunger exists everywhere in America
Hunger exists everywhere in America. Feeding America just released their Map the Meal Gap 2024 report. What the report shows us is clear: Hunger affects our neighbors in every county… Read more »
OCCU holds ‘Feeding Families’ campaign
EUGENE, Ore. — Oregon Community Credit Union Foundation will be holding their ‘Feeding Families’ campaign. Their Feeding Families Fund aids organizations in their battle against hunger. Recipients of the fund… Read more »
Is Food Insecurity on the Rise in Lane County?
Survey Findings Point to Key Trends and Root Causes The biennial Community Survey (formerly “Hunger Factors Survey”) results are in, and they show a number of challenging experiences faced by… Read more »
“Haunted Market” to be held Halloween week
FOOD For Lane County is hosting an exciting trick-or-treating event that will help neighbors in need. Families are invited to bring their little goblins to experience the frights and delights… Read more »
Oregon fights youth food insecurity
Oregon House Bill 5014, a bill that may allow more schools in Eugene’s school districts to offer free meals to its students, was signed into law by Oregon governor Tina… Read more »
Summer Food Resources
Free Summer Meals for Youth in Lane County In addition to FOOD For Lane County’s 33 meal sites, there are additional independent meal sites providing free meals to youth throughout… Read more »