In June, I will retire from FFLC. I have been here 11 years, nine of those as Executive Director. I’ve loved my job. I’ve loved working with our staff and… Read more »
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40 million Americans struggle to put food on the table
Every county in all 50 states is home to people who struggle with hunger. Children are more likely to experience hunger than adults. Rural counties account for 78 percent of… Read more »
Fighting hunger with pottery: ‘Empty Bowl Sale’ looks to give back to Lane County
EUGENE, Ore. – Local artists are joining forces with Food for Lane County in an effort to prevent hunger in the community. Joe Davis of Clay Space is hard at… Read more »
Day Kitchen Closed M, W, F from April 29 until May 10
Please note that our Day Kitchen will NOT be open to volunteer shifts on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays between April 29 and May 10. It WILL be open on Tuesdays… Read more »
It can take a village to feed hungry kids in schools
One in 6 American children faces hunger and 3 out of 4 teachers report regularly seeing hungry kids in their classrooms. In response, school meals make up a large fraction… Read more »
Call for Bowls for the 2019 Bowls Sale
I’d like to invite you to help us with our Empty Bowls event this year by creating the bowls that are donated to FFLC to be sold at this annual… Read more »
Cafe Yumm donates nearly 100K pounds of beans to Food for Lane County
EUGENE, Ore. — Food for Lane County is getting a special donation — black beans. “It’s a healthy protein source which is really always in high demand, and it’s a… Read more »
541 Flavors: Peak grilled-cheese season
More than two dozen area restaurants are on board for February’s Grilled Cheese Experience, a FOOD for Lane County fundraiser Grilled cheese. When faced with those words, I hear them… Read more »
Farm Bill Success
We did it! On December 20, the President signed into law H.R. 2, the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018. Also known as the 2018 Farm Bill, the legislation funds critical… Read more »
Extend holiday generosity to those simply trying to survive
I am writing to reflect on what is actually important during Christmas. All you can think about is gifts and decorations, and buying expensive trees. People who are more fortunate… Read more »