EUGENE, Ore. — Saturday was Duck Day at Autzen Stadium. Admission to the Oregon Ducks Spring Game was one can of non-perishable food that goes to FOOD for Lane County. “It’s… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Hunger
‘Our chance to create something new’: How local Latinos flexed for their most vulnerable
Two years into the coronavirus pandemic, ways to support Lane County Latinos, mostly created by Latinos, are in place to address health and wellness disparities highlighted by the virus’ onslaught…. Read more »
Need swells; pandemic pressures food pantries
Hunger pangs in the county are increasing as food prices skyrocket, further straining residents already financially burdened by the pandemic. “The need is greater than ever to get food into… Read more »
New meal kit program benefits Lane County residents with food insecurity
A new pilot program at Peacehealth Sacred Heart Medical Center in Springfield gives low-income families meal kits and info on healthy eating and access to food assistance. Dr. Serena Black… Read more »
A football bet for food security
Oregon Senator Ron Wyden and Utah Senator Mike Lee raised roughly 55,000 pounds of food donations for local non-profit organizations in their respective states as part of a bet prior… Read more »
Holiday Food Donations
Holiday Donations and Perishable Foods Q & A – November 2021 During the holidays FFLC gets many questions about food donations. And that’s great! Donating food helps make the holidays… Read more »
Lane County groups want to Stuff the Bus with food, toy donations this weekend
Before people prepare to stuff turkeys, local organizations need help stuffing buses with food and toys for local families. Stuff the Bus — a partnership between FOOD for Lane County,… Read more »
Rising Food Prices
The price of beef has increased by 12.2% in the past year alone. Eggs have gotten more expensive too and cost 9.9% more than last year. These changes can have… Read more »
A Fridge for Every Neighborhood
In May 2021, Eugene resident Jayme Bradshaw lived under Washington-Jefferson Street in the Whiteaker neighborhood in Eugene. She lived in a tent, located on the eastmost side of the strip… Read more »
COVID-19 and Food Insecurity in Lane County
Food insecurity is defined as the lack of access to sufficient food because of limited financial resources. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) conducts an annual household survey to track… Read more »