Where does the food come from?
Almost all of the food that FOOD For Lane County (FFLC) distributes is donated, not purchased. The food comes from the following sources:
| 35% | Local Businesses |
| 28% | Oregon Food Bank |
| 19% | United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) |
| 14% | Other purchased |
| 3% | Local food drives |
| <1% | FFLC gardens |
| <1% | Summer Food Program |
Total pounds of food received: 7,521,896 lbs.
Does FOOD For Lane County buy food?
FFLC distributes food that has been donated, rescued, harvested, prepared and packaged. Typically, we do not buy the food we distribute because the majority is donated. However, when donations are specified for food purchase, we strive to purchase healthy foods.
Where does the food go? How does it get distributed?
The food is distributed through a countywide network of partner agencies – other nonprofit organizations who partner with FFLC to receive the food and distribute it directly to people in need. The food is distributed in the following way:
| 70% | Emergency Food Box Agencies |
| 13% | Non-emergency Partner Agencies |
| 7% | Emergency Meal Sites and Shelters |
| 6% | Extra Helping |
| 3% | Senior Grocery Program |
| <1% | Transferred to other food banks |
| <1% | Cereal for Youth |
| <1% | Summer Food Program |
| <1% | Children’s Weekend Snack Pack |
| <1% | Miscellaneous |
Total pounds distributed: 7,628,347 lbs.
How nutritious is the food you receive and distribute?
We believe that emergency food assistance should be wholesome and nutritious – not just fill stomachs with empty calories. The food we receive and distribute has the following characteristics:
| 26% | Proteins, complete meals, soups |
| 18% | Fresh produce |
| 17% | Juice, dairy products and ice cream |
| 9% | Fruits and vegetables, canned or frozen |
| 8% | Canned food, mixed |
| 8% | Cereal, grains, pasta and rice |
| 6% | Breads and sweets |
| 5% | Miscellaneous (beverages, sauces, dressings, condiments, spices, etc.) |
| <1% | Prepared food for meal sites |
| <1% | Non food items |
| <1% | Pet food |
| <1% | Baby food |
Who donates to FOOD For Lane County? Where do your monetary donations come from?*
FOOD For Lane County depends on the generosity of many different funders:
| 60.1% | Individuals, Foundations and Corporate Grants |
| 36.5% | Government Grants and Contracts |
| 3.4% | FFLC Programs and Misc. |
From FFLC’s 2023 Annual Report, which reflects calendar year 2023 Revenues and Expenses.*
How much of your revenue goes to programs?*
Of the revenue FFLC receives from all sources, 91.9% is spent on program functions. Only 8.1% is spent on administrative costs. Charity Navigator rates FFLC with a 4-star rating for financial health, accountability, and transparency. We also have a Platinum level seal of transparency from Candid/GuideStar. FOOD For Lane County’s Tax ID number is 93-0888347.
*From calendar year 2023.
Unless otherwise noted, all figures are based on the 2022-23 fiscal year.