There have been a lot of posts circulating on social media recently about food banks not needing donations of non-perishable foods from food drives. Here’s what Brad Bassi, our Food… Read more »
The Gift of Time: Giving back to the community
EUGENE, Ore. – Volunteering – it’s a popular resolution that is made at the start of a new year. In “The Gift of Time”, Alan Matthews takes a look at… Read more »
Keeping it Local
Nick Keough is a freshman at Lane Community College. The Texas native is raising money for FOOD for Lane County. His goal is to raise $10,000. He admits that it’s… Read more »
Free Meals Served at 5 Eugene Schools
EUGENE, Ore. – Students at five schools in the 4J school district will automatically start receiving free breakfast and lunch thanks to a federal program. The program allows the nation’s… Read more »
McKenzie HS Boys & Girls Basketball Fundraiser
Some Poor U.S. Teens Trade Sex For Food Because They’re So Desperate For A Meal
It’s a familiar and heartbreaking narrative. But it’s one you’ve likely only heard about developing countries, not the United States. Some low-income U.S. teens who are desperate for food are… Read more »
Paying it Forward
by Gary Powell, FFLC Board Chair While serving as a Summer Food Program Monitor, I had the chance to visit with one of the moms who had brought her two… Read more »
Free Admission to Lane County Fair with Non-Perishable Food Donations
July 24 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm | Free Sunday, July 24, 2016: A Day at the Fair benefiting FOOD For Lane County Lane County Fair presents FREE admission… Read more »
New FOOD for Lane County food dehydrator will make the most of fruit harvests
EUGENE, Ore. – When you’re trying to feed the hungry, providing fresh produce is ideal. But fruits and vegetables perish quickly, so Food for Lane County found a solution –… Read more »
FOOD for Lane County Night at PK Park on July 11!
July 11 @ 7:05 pm – 10:00 pm Presented by Northwest Community Credit Union. Every Monday, fans that come to the Emeralds Box Office will be able to choose what… Read more »