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 »
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FOOD For Lane County sees fewer donations due to inflation
EUGENE, Ore. – Inflation is hitting everyone hard, and people saving their extra cash means fewer donations. FOOD For Lane County, a local food bank, says they’ve seen fewer donations… Read more »
FOOD For Lane County’s Chefs’ Night Out
It’s time for the cooks to take center stage. For the first time in two years — and at a new home — FOOD For Lane County’s Chefs’ Night Out… Read more »
FOOD For Lane County prepared to serve gradually increasing number of people
LANE COUNTY, Ore. — The need for food assistance is gradually growing across Lane County amid high inflation, according to FOOD For Lane County’s executive director, Tom Mulhern. FOOD For… Read more »
Inflation hasn’t sent more to FOOD For Lane County, but it may hinder donations
Food is getting more expensive, quickly. Grocery store items were 10% more expensive in March 2022 than they were in March 2021, according to the USDA. That could put a strain… Read more »
Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive is this Saturday
The U.S. Postal Service’s Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive is this Saturday. Letter carriers will pick up bagged, non-perishable food items left at mailboxes as part of their normal routes…. Read more »
KLCC’s Oregon Rainmakers: Tom Mulhern, Executive Director for FOOD For Lane County
We talk to Tom Mulhern, Executive Director for FOOD For Lane County. Food For Lane County is our communities most well-known food bank with the mission to reduce hunger by engaging our… Read more »
Can Do! Food Drive calls on Eugene area to support FOOD For Lane County
DONATE ONLINE to FOOD For Lane County EUGENE, Ore. – Food insecurity and hunger remain a challenge for many people in Western Oregon. You can help our neighbors in need… Read more »
‘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 »
Youth Farmer 2022 Applications Open!
The Youth Farm offers its participants: Educational activities, field trips, and guest speakers on gardening, nutrition, financial planning, and career development Training in customer service, leadership, and team work Access… Read more »