EUGENE, Ore. – Free lunches are available to children 18 years and younger throughout the summer months through FOOD For Lane County’s Summer Food Program, according to the nonprofit organization. FFLC staff said that the meals are served by seasonal employees at more than 30 locations throughout Lane County that include parks and community centers…. Read more »
FOOD For Lane County seeking summer volunteers for all positions
EUGENE, Ore. — FOOD For Lane County is looking for volunteers to fill all positions this summer, which includes positions helping in the gardens, prepping food, helping with meals on wheels, or sorting food at the warehouse. The opportunity could serve as an ideal chance for students who are in need of volunteer hours in… Read more »
Hunger exists everywhere in America
Hunger exists everywhere in America. Feeding America just released their Map the Meal Gap 2024 report. What the report shows us is clear: Hunger affects our neighbors in every county across America, including in Lane County, where the food insecurity rate in 2021 was 11.9%. This latest report reveals that number was 14.6% in Lane… Read more »
OCCU holds ‘Feeding Families’ campaign
EUGENE, Ore. — Oregon Community Credit Union Foundation will be holding their ‘Feeding Families’ campaign. Their Feeding Families Fund aids organizations in their battle against hunger. Recipients of the fund include: Local food banks, like FOOD For Lane County Food preparation and delivery nonprofits, like Positive Community Kitchen, which distributes meals to community members with… Read more »
Can Do! Food Drive 2024 Donation drives in Eugene and Corvallis
Next week marks the start of KVAL’s Can-Do! Food Drive across western Oregon. More and more families are relying on food pantries across the state, and we are back on June 5, 2024, to collect food for the community. On Wednesday we will be at the Fred Meyer located at 3333 W 11th Ave., bright… Read more »
Securing the future: A local collaboration to fight food insecurity
On this edition of Oregon On The Record, you’ll hear from representatives from The Lane Community Health Council – the organization that targets investments from the Oregon Health Plan – and Food For Lane County and the Upper Willamette Soil and Water Conservation District on a program to provide food security in the community over… Read more »
Annual Spring Football Game on April 27
UO’s annual Spring Football Game is on April 27. Let’s Pack Autzen! Admission is free. Fans are encouraged to bring non-perishable food items to donate to Food For Lane County. Fans preferring to donate online can visit: https://www.givegab.com/campaigns/uo-duck-football-spring-game
More than $160-thousand raised at FFLC’s Chefs’ Night Out event
LANE COUNTY, Ore. — FOOD For Lane County (FFLC) is singing out their thanks for another successful year of their Chefs’ Night Out event. According to FFLC, the fundraiser set a new record for the event, over $160,000 raised to fight hunger. Tickets sold out four days before Monday’s event. Read more By KVAL News Staff
Eugene Salvation Army relocating to Springfield, temporarily closing food pantry
The Salvation Army announced Friday that it is relocating from its central Eugene office to Springfield while moving to a more mobile model. The Salvation Army’s food pantry closed Tuesday, and the organization said it will resume food assistance “within the next few weeks” after it moves into a temporary location. The Salvation Army will… Read more »
FOOD For Lane County holds spring plant sale
FOOD for Lane County held its Spring Plant Sale on April 6. Choose your own kind of tomatoes, broccoli, cilantro, Dill, strawberries, raspberries, and so much more. FOOD For Lane County’s Spring Plant Sale is also happening tomorrow. All proceeds from the fundraiser support the GrassRoots Garden and the Youth Farm to reduce hunger. Cash,… Read more »