JUNCTION CITY — The seeds of a partnership planted three years ago between Food for Lane County and the state psychiatric hospital in Junction City have blossomed into a bumper… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Emergency Food Pantries
In rural Oregon, trips to food banks are the new normal
In towns such as Junction City, rising housing costs push families to pantries to fill monthly budget gaps Walking through the immaculate, well-organized aisles of Junction City Local Aid’s food… Read more »
An honor to serve
For volunteer pantry manager Cheri Harrison, the opportunity to serve is an honor and a privilege. “I’ve been a member of Eugene Faith Center for over 36 years,” said Cheri…. Read more »
At the foot of the Cascades
Rural communities in Lane County face real challenges when it comes to accessing food. Many small towns are considered food deserts. They provide residents little or no choice of grocery stores,… Read more »
It’s ok to ask for help
Colette was diagnosed with bipolar disorder when she was 13, but because her disability wasn’t easy to see her family did not seek treatment for her. As an adult her… Read more »
“Now we’re just working on surviving”
Rural food pantries may be located in small towns, but most serve much larger areas. Dexter Food Pantry is one of 20 rural pantries that partner with FOOD for… Read more »