This is the first month Oregonians, alongside 31 other states, will see their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits return to pre-COVID-19 amounts. Oregon Food Bank is bracing for an increase… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Hunger
A Message from FFLC’s Executive Director
Food insecurity is a stubborn reality in Lane County, one that is rooted in poverty. Too many of our neighbors struggle to afford the food they need to survive, let… Read more »
The Rising Cost of Food Means that $1 Now Provides 2 Meals
Inflation has a direct impact on the people who turn to us for help. When food-insecure homes must spend more on food, they have less money for other basic necessities… Read more »
Local food banks adjust as pandemic-era SNAP benefits end
EUGENE, Ore. – Bonuses to the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program that were implemented due to the COVID-19 pandemic have come to an end, and officials with local food banks like… Read more »
Upcoming Mobile Pantry Distributions
The FFLC Mobile Pantry will begin hosting distributions in Cottage Grove once again starting on February 22nd. Please refer to the Google Calendar for more detailed information. Please refer to… Read more »
FOOD For Lane County fights hunger with Grilled Cheese Experience
EUGENE, Ore. — Food For Lane County’s 9th annual Grilled Cheese Experience is officially underway, running through the end of February. The yearly fundraising event has helped FFLC raise money… Read more »
Remembering long-time FFLC volunteer Bradley Hyder
Bradley Hyder loved to travel and see new places. He loved firetrucks and listening to his police scanner. He was active in Special Olympics and won many medals for swimming,… Read more »
Local food banks preparing for increased demand as pandemic-era benefits end
EUGENE, Ore. — Lane County food banks are anticipating more people will need their help as COVID-19 pandemic-related food assistance benefits expire at the end of February. Supplemental Nutrition Assistance… Read more »
Annual state employee food drive returns amid increasing need
The annual Governor’s State Employees Food Drive kicks off Wednesday, Feb. 1, signaling volunteer departmental coordinators across campus to share information about the drive and organize creative fundraising opportunities for… Read more »
Model trains bustle about Valley River Center for FFLC food drive
EUGENE, Ore. — The Valley River Center is decked out with scenes of bustling model trains for the next few days, as local model railroad clubs have brought their skills… Read more »