According to the nation’s food bank network, Feeding America, the number of older adults is projected to increase over the next decade and continue to rise in the following decade. In 2040 there will be 79.7 million older adults, more than twice as many as in 2000. Additionally, the senior population is becoming increasingly diverse. Between 2012… Read more »
2016 Chefs’ Night Out Winners
Congratulations 2016 Chefs’ Night Out winners! Thank you Sponsors and Vendors! 26th Annual Chefs’ Night Out- Food For Lane County‘Imagine visiting all your favorite restaurants in one evening and not only eating amazing food, but getting to visit with the chefs as well. For “foodies” it is a dream come true when they attend… Read more »
Spring Plant Sale at the GrassRoots Garden
April 9 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Spring Plant Sale at the GrassRoots Garden! 10-5. Enjoy a wide variety of edible and non-edible plant starts! For Sale: a wide variety of Youth Farm organically grown veggie, flower and herb starts as well as edible and ornamental perennials including natives, shrubs, trees, berries (lots of… Read more »
Lyle Jacobson Celebrity Organ Concert featuring William Porter
Widely known as a performer in the United States and in Europe, William Porter has also achieved international recognition for his skill in improvisation in a wide variety of styles, ancient and modern. He has performed at major international festivals and academies, including the North German Organ Academy, the Italian Academy of Music for the… Read more »
Brandon Beins Receives Culinary Award
Congratulations to Brandon Beins, winner of the 2016 West Family Culinary Award. The $2,000 cash award will be presented at the 26th Annual Chefs’ Night Out on April 5. The award is available to students currently enrolled in the Culinary and Hospitality Management Program at Lane Community College. “I believe the difference between good food… Read more »
CSA Produce Boxes from the Youth Farm on Sale Now!
Pick up a box of organic produce every week for 20 weeks, from June 10 to October 22. The quantity and variety of produce varies through the growing season and provides a balanced mix of every crop that is ripe and ready. A family box feeds 3-4 adults and contains 9-12 items. The cost is… Read more »
Lane County Home & Garden Show
37th Annual Lane County Home & Garden Show March 10-13, 2016 Lane County Home & Garden Show About the Show Lane County Home & Garden Show presents over 300 exhibits for the home and garden. Explore over three acres of exhibits, springtime gardens and plant sales. Meet the area’s very best experts who can help… Read more »
Shelter For All
Denny lives at Nightingale Health Sanctuary in Eugene, a self-governed, village-style community that provides a safe place for people who are unsheltered. She is also a diner at FOOD for Lane County’s Dining Room. Nightingale Health Sanctuary is hosting an Open House and Awareness Fundraiser on Sunday, March 13, from noon to 3pm. Please join them for food, music and tours…. Read more »
Chef’s Night Out Tickets $65 only until 2/29!
General admission tickets to Chefs’ Night Out are only $65 – but on Tuesday, March 1 the price will increase to $75. Get your tickets now! Imagine visiting all your favorite restaurants in one evening and not only eating amazing food, but getting to visit with the chefs as well. For “foodies” it is a… Read more »
Thank you Dutch Bros!
Dutch Bros. Coffee celebrated “Dutch ‘Luv’ Day” this Valentine’s Day by hosting a fundraiser at each of its locations in Lane County. $1 from each drink sold on Sunday, Feb. 14, will be donated directly to FOOD for Lane County. Thank you Dutch Bros.! Together, Lane County locations raised $10,000 – enough for FFLC to… Read more »