EUGENE, Ore. — It’s a Thanksgiving staple in Eugene for years. Level 32’s Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot kicked off Thanksgiving for more than a thousand people in the Eugene area, with… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Hunger
Albertsons Companies Foundation’s Nourishing Neighbors Program Gives $31,701.45 Grant to FFLC
FOOD For Lane County recently received a $31,701.45 grant from Nourishing Neighbors. The grant was made possible by generous customers who visited Albertsons and Safeway locations throughout Lane County during… Read more »
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 »
Biden Administration Unveils Plan Aiming to End Hunger in U.S. by 2030
WASHINGTON — President Biden promised on Wednesday to end hunger in the United States by the end of the decade, unveiling an expansive government effort during the first White House… 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 »
State of Hunger 2022 Address from OFB CEO Susannah Morgan
Susannah Morgan, Oregon Food Bank CEO, shares the latest on food insecurity in our communities, the issues we’re working on to address hunger at its roots, and ways each of… Read more »
DHS: Oregon approved to issue an additional $46 million in Pandemic EBT food assistance to 80,000 young children
Need to know: Families who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits and have young children may receive additional food benefits for their children this Fall. Oregon will provide approximately… Read more »
Inflation drives up need for food assistance
During the worst days of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank set up distribution events that drew up to 2,000 people to claim a bag of groceries…. Read more »