Although the Department of Health and Human Services has renewed the current public health emergency through April of 2023, the federal government continues to cut back on crucial pandemic programs that help families access needed food. Starting in March 2023, SNAP recipients will no longer receive extra emergency food benefits known as SNAP Emergency Allotments (EA). https://bit.ly/SNAP-town-hall… Read more »
Legislature considers $7.5M emergency funding to local food banks as need grows
This is the first month Oregonians, alongside 31 other states, will see their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits return to pre-COVID-19 amounts. Oregon Food Bank is bracing for an increase in need. In a letter to state lawmakers, Gov. Tina Kotek urged lawmakers to approve $7.5 million for emergency food purchasing through Oregon Food Bank…. Read more »
A Message from FFLC’s Executive Director
Food insecurity is a stubborn reality in Lane County, one that is rooted in poverty. Too many of our neighbors struggle to afford the food they need to survive, let alone thrive. Acting in isolation, you and I can’t do a whole lot about food insecurity. But acting together, we can make a real difference…. Read more »
The Rising Cost of Food Means that $1 Now Provides 2 Meals
Inflation has a direct impact on the people who turn to us for help. When food-insecure homes must spend more on food, they have less money for other basic necessities — like rent, utilities and transportation. That’s when FFLC steps in to fill the gap, and we can only do that with your continued financial… Read more »
Local food banks adjust as pandemic-era SNAP benefits end
EUGENE, Ore. – Bonuses to the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program that were implemented due to the COVID-19 pandemic have come to an end, and officials with local food banks like FOOD For Lane County say they’re already seeing the effects. Up until March 2023, many SNAP recipients have been receiving extra funds on their EBT… Read more »
KVAL teams up with FOOD For Lane County
LANE COUNTY, Ore. — KVAL news crews will be teaming up with FOOD For Lane County (FFLC) to help those in need on Wednesday April 12; “Sinclair’s Day of Service.” But there is so much you can do before then to help! FFLC has a list events where they could use a helping hand. Upcoming events in need… Read more »
Governor’s food drive events are a sweet way to raise funds
The annual Governor’s State Employees Food Drive began Feb. 1, and volunteer coordinators from every corner of campus have embraced a return to some of the in-person events that marked the food drive prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. “I wanted to nurture a sense of community after coming out of the pandemic,” said Kim Horn,… Read more »
Dutch Bros. donates sales to FOOD For Lane County
EUGENE, Ore. — Dutch Bros. is giving back to the community Friday, February 17. The coffee chain is donating one dollar from each drink purchase to FOOD For Lane County. Anyone stopping by any of their Lane County locations can participate. Read more By KVAL
FOOD For Lane County’s 9th Annual Grilled Cheese Experience: Spotlight on Hop Valley
EUGENE, Ore. — All through February, restaurant chefs around Lane County are putting forth their own unique grilled cheese options for the 9th Annual Grilled Cheese Experience. The event is a fundraiser for Food for Lane County, an organization that helps local people who are experiencing food insecurity. Eugene’s own Hop Valley is taking “the… Read more »
FOOD For Lane County fights hunger with grilled cheese
LANE COUNTY, Ore. — FOOD For Lane County’s 9th annual Grilled Cheese Experience is officially underway, running through the end of February. The yearly fundraising event has helped FFLC raise money to help people dealing with food insecurity, with two dollars from every purchase going to the food bank. Why grilled cheese? “We wanted to do… Read more »