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 »
Posts Categorized: Hunger
Securing the future: A local collaboration to fight food insecurity
On this edition of Oregon On The Record, you’ll hear from representatives from The Lane Community Health Council – the organization that targets investments from the Oregon Health Plan –… Read more »
Annual Spring Football Game on April 27
UO’s annual Spring Football Game is on April 27. Let’s Pack Autzen! Admission is free. Fans are encouraged to bring non-perishable food items to donate to Food For Lane County…. Read more »
Eugene Salvation Army relocating to Springfield, temporarily closing food pantry
The Salvation Army announced Friday that it is relocating from its central Eugene office to Springfield while moving to a more mobile model. The Salvation Army’s food pantry closed Tuesday,… Read more »
Employees exceed overall and food pantry goals for food drive
In a time of increasing community need, the University of Oregon’s workforce came together in February to support the annual state employee’s food drive, donating the equivalent of 150,294 meals…. 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 »
Annual food drive returns with extra day of fundraising
The annual Governor’s State Employees Food Drive kicks off Thursday, Feb. 1, offering an opportunity for employees across campus to donate and lift up food insecure Oregonians. Employees are encouraged… Read more »
Oregon households can request replacement food benefits following winter storms
EUGENE, Ore. — Help is being offered for people who lost food during the ice storm that was purchased with SNAP benefits. The Oregon Department of Human Services is now… Read more »
FOOD For Lane County assists residents who lost food during power outages
Rachael McDonald/KLCC FOOD For Lane County is offering extra food supplies for people who lost groceries during the ice storm. Some Lane County residents are still without power after… Read more »
FFLC delivers food and water around the county after ice storm
FOOD For Lane County is so grateful for our community’s support as all of Lane County continues to navigate the aftermath of last week’s ice storm. This past weekend, we… Read more »