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’s programs
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 »
FOOD For Lane County seeking summer volunteers for all positions
EUGENE, Ore. — FOOD For Lane County is looking for volunteers to fill all positions this summer, which includes positions helping in the gardens, prepping food, helping with meals on… 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 »
Food assistance demand in Lane County increased 30% in 2023
EUGENE, Ore. – The amount of people in Lane County seeking food assistance in Lane County shot up by 30% in 2023, according to the local non-profit food organization FOOD… 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 »
Where to find free summer meals for youth in Lane County
While school is out, many kids who rely on free and reduced meals may have a hard time finding affordable alternatives. But children age 18 and younger have free summer… Read more »
United Way to provide more than $600,000 in grant funding to local initiatives
EUGENE, Ore. – United Way of Lane County announced this week that more than $600,000 in grant funding will be distributed to several local programs starting on July 1, officials… Read more »