St. Vincent de Paul Society of Lane County will end food box distribution from its Atkinson Food Room at the Lindholm Service Center, 456 Hwy. 99N in Eugene, at the end of December. In a news release, the organization said this will allow it to better serve the local unsheltered population. The nonprofit will repurpose… Read more »
KVAL’s Take a Bite Out of Hunger food drive kicks off Tuesday morning
EUGENE, Ore. — Tuesday is the beginning of KVAL’s Take a Bite Out of Hunger food drive, helping those suffering from food insecurity in our area. In Eugene, the food drive will be benefiting FOOD For Lane County. The Eugene donation box will be at the Bi-Mart on 18th and Chambers and donations will be accepted from 5… Read more »
Eugene sees largest turn out in years for annual Turkey Trot
EUGENE, Ore. — It’s a Thanksgiving staple in Eugene for years. Level 32’s Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot kicked off Thanksgiving for more than a thousand people in the Eugene area, with family members from as far as Oregon, California and Montana. This year saw the addition of a 10k race alongside the regular 5k. Nearly 200… Read more »
Albertsons Companies Foundation’s Nourishing Neighbors Program Gives $31,701.45 Grant to FFLC
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 September and donated at checkout to help provide healthy breakfasts for children. Thank you! As the charitable partner for these locations we are pleased to… 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, managed by St. Vincent de Paul and staffed with volunteers, are activated when temperatures drop below 30 degrees. Tuesday was the first night this fall… 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 everything, including local non-profit food bank FOOD For Lane County. Officials at FOOD For Lane County are keeping a close eye on their inventory to… 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. On this autumn day, they came to harvest apples from the nearly 300 apple trees that line the hospital’s main entrance known as Recovery Way…. 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 the importance of students’ secure access to food. “Food security is foundational to how people live and thrive. I think most people would probably be… 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 conference on health and nutrition in 50 years. The meeting of hundreds of policymakers, health activists, farmers and business leaders came at a time of… 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 Days of Caring 28 local non-profits will get assistance with various projects such as landscaping, washing cars, trail construction and fruit harvesting. NBC 16 caught… Read more »