For people experiencing homelessness in Eugene and Springfield, there are three Egan Warming Center locations where they can go to get out of the dangerously cold at night. The centers,… Read more »
Posts Categorized: FFLC partner agencies
Local food bank prepares for holiday season as inflation takes its toll
EUGENE, Ore. — With inflation forcing more families to rely on food banks, there are some concerns among nonprofits as holiday season approaches. Inflation has impacted the price of nearly… Read more »
Collaboration bears fruit at Oregon State Hospital
A group of eager apple-pickers recently made a trip to Oregon State Hospital’s (OSH) Junction City campus. Why? To pick apples, of course. They were volunteers with the Eugene Area Gleaners…. Read more »
Community pantries offer helping hand
Limited access to food is a widespread issue that affects numerous communities in the area, including students in Lane County. UO associate dean of students, Jimmy Howard, explained more about… Read more »
FOOD For Lane County Mobile Pantry returns to Oakridge Friday
OAKRIDGE, Ore. — FOOD For Lane County says, due to high demand, it will bring its Mobile Pantry back to Oakridge Friday to assist residents affected by the Cedar Creek Fire…. Read more »
FOOD For Lane County Mobile Pantry in Oakridge Wednesday
OAKRIDGE, Ore. — FOOD For Lane County will send its Mobile Pantry to Oakridge Wednesday, September 14 to support residents who had to evacuate due to the Cedar Creek Fire. Residents… Read more »
United Way of Lane County invests $300,000 in new grants
FROM UNITED WAY OF LANE COUNTY – Thanks to contributions from local donors, four coalitions now have substantial funding to tackle systemic challenges in Lane County, from housing and violence… Read more »
FOOD For Lane County prepared to serve gradually increasing number of people
LANE COUNTY, Ore. — The need for food assistance is gradually growing across Lane County amid high inflation, according to FOOD For Lane County’s executive director, Tom Mulhern. FOOD For… Read more »
Inflation hasn’t sent more to FOOD For Lane County, but it may hinder donations
Food is getting more expensive, quickly. Grocery store items were 10% more expensive in March 2022 than they were in March 2021, according to the USDA. That could put a strain… Read more »
‘Our chance to create something new’: How local Latinos flexed for their most vulnerable
Two years into the coronavirus pandemic, ways to support Lane County Latinos, mostly created by Latinos, are in place to address health and wellness disparities highlighted by the virus’ onslaught…. Read more »