On Tuesday, February 9, Oregon Food Bank Network staff and volunteers were in Salem advocating to leadership for an additional $10 million total for Emergency Housing Account ($8 million) and State Homeless Assistance Program ($2 million). Oregon is in a housing crisis. Homes and rents are unaffordable for too many Oregonians, and many more are… Read more »
Thank you Eugene Disc Golf Club Ice Bowl 2016!
Thanks to all the players, donors and sponsors, Eugene Disc Golf Club Ice Bowl 2016 raised $1,892 for FOOD For Lane County! That’s 5,676 meals for people who need a helping hand. Great job everybody! We had players from Bend, Newport, Corvallis and Salem all show up to have fun and support the cause. EDGC… Read more »
Get your cheese on!
FFLC is partnering with 18 local restaurants February 1–15 for the 2nd Annual Grilled Cheese Experience. Each restaurant will serve a “grilled cheese” themed menu item for 15 days. A portion of the proceeds from each cheesy item will benefit FFLC. Presented by Kendall Auto Group. Agate Alley Bistro • The Bier Stein Bottleshop &… Read more »
Report from United Way shows over 40 percent of Lane County is “living off the bare minimum”
One in five Lane County households are at or below the federal poverty line — but another 23 percent above that line still don’t earn enough to meet the basic costs of living, according to a new study released by United Way of Lane County. In all, 43 percent of Lane County households struggle to… Read more »
CCS Winter Clothing Drive – Help others stay warm!
Winter Clothing Drive Help others stay warm • Donate Your donations of warm clothing will be distributed free of charge by Catholic Community Services to homeless and low-income families at its community service centers in Eugene and Springfield. Drive runs from January 15th through February 15th, although CCS gladly accepts donations year-round. CCS is collecting:… Read more »
Closed for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Closed for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day FOOD for Lane County’s warehouse, offices and Dining Room will be closed in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on Monday, January 18. We will re-open on Tuesday, January 19, 2016.
Charitable Giving Incentives Made Permanent
There is still time to make your end gift to FFLC. Make your gift now or postmark your check for December 31, 2015. In December, both houses of Congress voted to make permanent key tax incentives that promote, encourage and reward charitable giving. This historic legislation included three critical provisions that motivate small businesses to… Read more »
Volunteers make a difference
FOOD For Lane County could not do what we do without the help of thousands of volunteers! Want to help but not sure how? We have volunteer opportunities for people of all ages and interests. Find out more about our volunteer opportunities listed below, and give us a call to talk about your options. Contact… Read more »
FFLC Closed for the Holidays on December 25 and January 1
FOOD for Lane County will be closed on Friday, December 25th and on Friday, January 1st for the holidays. The Dining Room will have the following hours on Christmas Eve: 12:30-3:30. The Dining Room will be closed on Friday, December 25th. Both FOOD for Lane County and the Dining Room will re-open on Monday, December… Read more »
Delivering Meals to Homebound Seniors
This Friday is Moving Day for Eugene Meals on Wheels FOOD For Lane County will be new home to Eugene service for Seniors. FOOD For Lane County will begin delivering Meals on Wheels in Eugene from its Bailey Hill Road kitchen on Monday, December 21st. Those who administer the program are moving their offices into… Read more »