The past year has demonstrated how important food assistance is during a time of crisis. It has also tested the strength and resilience of our local food assistance network. One… Read more »
Posts Categorized: COVID-19
Rural Organizing Project takes on food pantry status
Volunteers prepare food in ROP’s kitchen on Feb. 18. With an average of 600 families served per week, the organization is on the constant lookout for those who can volunteer… Read more »
OSU: Pandemic erased Oregon’s progress since Great Recession addressing food insecurity
CORVALLIS, Ore. — The pandemic erased progress since the Great Recession in addressing food insecurity in Oregon, according to a new report from Oregon State University. “After the Great Recession,… Read more »
The Arc challenges stereotypes, expands role in community aid
CARES: A natural extension In response to the evolving needs of the community during the pandemic and wildfires this year, The Arc of Lane County is debuting Community Allies Resources… Read more »
COVID-19 VIDEO UPDATE: Grocery Store Recovery
Here’s a brief video update that describes how we have started picking up donated food from grocery stores again. We are working with stores and staff to do so… Read more »
COVID-19 VIDEO UPDATE: Summer Food Program
Here’s a brief video update that describes how COVID-19 has changed the way we operate the Summer Food Program for children this year. Please reach out if you have… Read more »
COVID-19 VIDEO UPDATE: Farm to Family
This week’s video update describes a new food program recently launched by the U.S. Department of Agriculture in response to COVID-19. Please reach out if you have comments, questions… Read more »
COVID-19 VIDEO UPDATE: Emergency Food Boxes
This week’s brief video update describes how we’re responding to the increased demand for home-delivered food boxes during COVID-19. Please note that the video includes pre-COVID footage. Please reach… Read more »
COVID-19 VIDEO UPDATE: Senior Grocery Program
Not a lot of people know about the Senior Grocery Program. This week’s short video update describes how we have adapted our Senior Grocery Program to COVID-19. The video… Read more »
Thank you NAACP Eugene Springfield
We would like to highlight the work of the NAACP Eugene Springfield Unit 1119, an organization that has passionately worked to fight food insecurity during the COVID19 pandemic. Due to… Read more »