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 »
Posts Categorized: Hunger
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 »
Ice storm emergency in Lane County
The ice storm emergency in Lane County continues to have a serious impact on our neighbors. We are humbled by our community’s strength and support for one another through offers… Read more »
FOOD For Lane County to reopen Thursday on limited basis
EUGENE, Ore. — FOOD For Lane County will reopen and operate on a limited basis beginning Thursday, January 18, officials with the food bank said in a media release. Bailey Hill… Read more »
Sole to Soul Serves Thanksgiving Dinner to Veterans and Their Families
A small army of volunteers, led by Robin Brown-Wood, helped veterans and their families this past Thanksgiving 2023. Now in its eighth year, Sole to Soul is a nonprofit dedicated… Read more »