FOOD For Lane County recently received a $31,701.45 grant from Nourishing Neighbors. The grant was made possible by generous customers who visited Albertsons and Safeway locations throughout Lane County during… Read more »
As nights get colder, Egan Warming Center volunteers offer warm place to sleep in Eugene-Springfield
For people experiencing homelessness in Eugene and Springfield, there are three Egan Warming Center locations where they can go to get out of the dangerously cold at night. The centers,… Read more »
Local food bank prepares for holiday season as inflation takes its toll
EUGENE, Ore. — With inflation forcing more families to rely on food banks, there are some concerns among nonprofits as holiday season approaches. Inflation has impacted the price of nearly… Read more »
Collaboration bears fruit at Oregon State Hospital
A group of eager apple-pickers recently made a trip to Oregon State Hospital’s (OSH) Junction City campus. Why? To pick apples, of course. They were volunteers with the Eugene Area Gleaners…. Read more »
Community pantries offer helping hand
Limited access to food is a widespread issue that affects numerous communities in the area, including students in Lane County. UO associate dean of students, Jimmy Howard, explained more about… Read more »
Biden Administration Unveils Plan Aiming to End Hunger in U.S. by 2030
WASHINGTON — President Biden promised on Wednesday to end hunger in the United States by the end of the decade, unveiling an expansive government effort during the first White House… Read more »
Over 600 volunteers to help with United Way’s 29th annual ‘Days of Caring’
EUGENE, Ore. — For the next few days, over 600 volunteers will be busy helping with service projects throughout the Eugene-Springfield area. It is all part of United Way’s 29th annual… Read more »
FOOD For Lane County Mobile Pantry returns to Oakridge Friday
OAKRIDGE, Ore. — FOOD For Lane County says, due to high demand, it will bring its Mobile Pantry back to Oakridge Friday to assist residents affected by the Cedar Creek Fire…. Read more »
International Paper funds a new grow tunnel for the FFLC Youth Farm
Thank you to the International Paper Foundation for providing us with grant funding to install a new grow tunnel at the Youth Farm, complete with an overhead sprinkler system! The… Read more »
FOOD For Lane County Mobile Pantry in Oakridge Wednesday
OAKRIDGE, Ore. — FOOD For Lane County will send its Mobile Pantry to Oakridge Wednesday, September 14 to support residents who had to evacuate due to the Cedar Creek Fire. Residents… Read more »