Volunteers across Lane County went to work this week for United Way of Lane County’s annual Days of Caring service project. The 30th annual event saw 800 volunteers, including employees from… Read more »
Oregon fights youth food insecurity
Oregon House Bill 5014, a bill that may allow more schools in Eugene’s school districts to offer free meals to its students, was signed into law by Oregon governor Tina… Read more »
FOOD For Lane County to experience change in leadership
LANE COUNTY, Ore. — FOOD For Lane County (FFLC) will experience a major change in leadership this Friday, August 4. FFLC says Tom Mulhern, Executive Director (ED) at FFLC is set… Read more »
FOOD For Lane County needs volunteer drivers to deliver meals
FOOD For Lane County is in dire need of volunteers as demand for food assistance continues to rise and the organization struggles to find staff for its Meals on Wheels… Read more »
FOOD For Lane County urgently seeking volunteers
EUGENE, Ore. – Volunteers are urgently needed to assist with Meals on Wheels and other programs aimed at fighting hunger in the local community, said FOOD For Lane County officials…. Read more »
Summer Food Resources
Free Summer Meals for Youth in Lane County In addition to FOOD For Lane County’s 33 meal sites, there are additional independent meal sites providing free meals to youth throughout… Read more »
Where to find free summer meals for youth in Lane County
While school is out, many kids who rely on free and reduced meals may have a hard time finding affordable alternatives. But children age 18 and younger have free summer… Read more »
United Way to provide more than $600,000 in grant funding to local initiatives
EUGENE, Ore. – United Way of Lane County announced this week that more than $600,000 in grant funding will be distributed to several local programs starting on July 1, officials… Read more »
Schools fight summer hunger with free meal programs for kids
School districts across Oregon are fighting summer hunger with free meal programs for kids. Many families struggle with food insecurity when schools are out over the summer. For these families,… Read more »
Three Meals a Day Through Summer
Because hunger doesn’t take a vacation As the excitement of summer approaches, we know many families are concerned about the additional cost of food without access to school meals. Kids… Read more »