Food is getting more expensive, quickly. Grocery store items were 10% more expensive in March 2022 than they were in March 2021, according to the USDA. That could put a strain on Lane County families, 13.6% of whom were food insecure before the pandemic began, according to Feeding America. So far, FOOD For Lane County, the… Read more »
Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive is this Saturday
The U.S. Postal Service’s Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive is this Saturday. Letter carriers will pick up bagged, non-perishable food items left at mailboxes as part of their normal routes. Sarah Reiter from Food for Lane County was live in studio Thursday to talk about the importance of the event and what items food banks… Read more »
KLCC’s Oregon Rainmakers: Tom Mulhern, Executive Director for FOOD For Lane County
We talk to Tom Mulhern, Executive Director for FOOD For Lane County. Food For Lane County is our communities most well-known food bank with the mission to reduce hunger by engaging our community to create access to food. We talk about the organization and overall regional efforts to reduce the challenge of food insecurity. Read more… Read more »
Can Do! Food Drive calls on Eugene area to support FOOD For Lane County
DONATE ONLINE to FOOD For Lane County EUGENE, Ore. – Food insecurity and hunger remain a challenge for many people in Western Oregon. You can help our neighbors in need by donating to the Can Do! Food Drive this spring. Join us at Fred Meyer in Eugene at 3333 West 11th Ave. from 5 a.m. to… Read more »
Fans bring canned food to Ducks Spring Game to benefit FOOD For Lane County
EUGENE, Ore. — Saturday was Duck Day at Autzen Stadium. Admission to the Oregon Ducks Spring Game was one can of non-perishable food that goes to FOOD for Lane County. “It’s one of the biggest drives we have every year,” said Dawn Marie Woodward with FOOD For Lane County. “For us to be able to gather… Read more »
‘Our chance to create something new’: How local Latinos flexed for their most vulnerable
Two years into the coronavirus pandemic, ways to support Lane County Latinos, mostly created by Latinos, are in place to address health and wellness disparities highlighted by the virus’ onslaught. Community leaders are proud of what’s been accomplished, and as the emergency winds down, they’re hoping for lasting change. When the virus first hit, many… Read more »
Youth Farmer 2022 Applications Open!
The Youth Farm offers its participants: Educational activities, field trips, and guest speakers on gardening, nutrition, financial planning, and career development Training in customer service, leadership, and team work Access to fresh, organic fruits and vegetables The opportunity to serve their community by growing nutritious food for low-income households Healthy physical activity and a chance… Read more »
Ducks put in reps and soak up the sun ahead of Oregon Spring Game
EUGENE, Ore. – The Ducks hit the practice field Wednesday under sunny skies in preparation for the annual Oregon Spring Game at Autzen Stadium. The game is set for 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 23, 2022. Admission remains a food donation for FOOD For Lane County. Read more By KVAL News Staff Donate to the Spring… Read more »
Hoodoo offers free lift tickets Thursday 4/7 with food donation
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) – Hoodoo Ski Area will offer free lift tickets from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. on Thursday for guests who donate a minimum of four non-perishable food items. Food donations go to The Giving Plate in Bend and FOOD For Lane County in Eugene. Donations can be taken any time this week to Team Kia at 611 NE Purcell Blvd…. Read more »
Nourishing the community and inspiring others to give
Editor’s note: Duck of the Week is a section in Around the O Workplace that highlights UO employees and their work, and to help build community by learning more about our coworkers. Each story features an interview with one employee, in their own words, with light editing for clarity and length. This special edition is a collaboration… Read more »