EUGENE, Ore. — Lane County food banks are anticipating more people will need their help as COVID-19 pandemic-related food assistance benefits expire at the end of February. Supplemental Nutrition Assistance… Read more »
Annual state employee food drive returns amid increasing need
The annual Governor’s State Employees Food Drive kicks off Wednesday, Feb. 1, signaling volunteer departmental coordinators across campus to share information about the drive and organize creative fundraising opportunities for… Read more »
Model trains bustle about Valley River Center for FFLC food drive
EUGENE, Ore. — The Valley River Center is decked out with scenes of bustling model trains for the next few days, as local model railroad clubs have brought their skills… Read more »
February is the last month federal government will allow Oregon to issue pandemic emergency food benefits
February will be the last month that emergency SNAP allotments are added to people’s accounts. For the past two years, Oregon SNAP users have had an extra amount added to… Read more »
Increased emergency SNAP benefits to end in March
SALEM, Ore. — The Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) has announced that February is the last month that the federal government will allow Oregon to issue pandemic emergency food… Read more »
Catholic Community Services provides multiple food pick-up options
Catholic Community Services of Eugene and Springfield are good examples of FOOD For Lane County partner agencies that strive to provide the best customer services to food pantry participants. CCS… Read more »
What can Wichita, Kansas, learn from Eugene’s mental health model?
EUGENE, Oregon – In Josie McCarthy’s 17 years as a program manager at The Dining Room, she says she has never needed to call police to break up violence or… Read more »
Oregon SNAP households eligible for replacement benefits due to recent weather events
The Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) says Oregon households who receive SNAP benefits and lost food due to recent weather related power outages may be eligible for replacement benefits…. Read more »
Veneta’s Mid Lane Love Project continues its drive-through food distribution
The Mid Lane Love Project in Veneta has continued its drive-through model developed during the COVID-19 pandemic and has recently announced new and additional food pantry hours. The Mid Lane… Read more »
Network Charter School offers hands-on culinary arts program
Network Charter School in Eugene is a free public charter school that offers hands-on community-embedded classes as an alternative middle and high school for those in grades 7-12. Among the… Read more »