Before leaving for its August recess, the House Budget Committee passed its budget resolution for the 2018 fiscal year, putting in danger the safety net programs that are successfully helping the most vulnerable members of our community. Of the roughly $200 billion in cuts outlined in the resolution, $150 billion will directly affect the Supplemental… Read more »
Kibble on Wheels program up and running as a pilot program
Our Kibble on Wheels program is now up and running as a pilot program! We are providing our Eugene Meals on Wheels clients with free pet food if they qualify for food assistance through a pantry. The program is currently operating with grant funds provided by Meals on Wheels of America. We are looking for… Read more »
26K Pounds of Food Donated by Fairgoers
EUGENE, Ore. — Thousands of pounds of canned food is now sitting on the FOOD for Lane County shelves. Fairgoers brought three cans of food to their fair on Sunday in exchange for free admission. FOOD for Lane County said they collected 26,779 pounds of food and it will all go to feeding local families… Read more »
FOOD For Lane County makes sure low-income kids receive lunches in the summer
EUGENE, Ore. – More than half of the K through 12 students in Lane County are eligible for free lunch programs at school, according to FOOD For Lane County. But when school is out, that hunger and need doesn’t go away. Food for Lane County works through the summer to keep young people eating nutritiously… Read more »
FFLC announces new Warehouse Training Program
Introduction of the Warehouse Training Program FOOD for Lane County is pleased to announce the start of a Warehouse Training Program, funded in part by Lane Workforce Partnership. The goal of the program is to prepare people who experience food insecurity for jobs in warehousing, which will reduce their long-term reliance on emergency food. The… Read more »
Sharing the Harvest
FOOD For Lane County’s Community Garden Exchange Summer food means fun, right? Barbeques, picnics, leisurely dinners in the outdoors. But for many in our community — those struggling with food insecurity issues — summer can mean a long spell with little or no support. Fortunately, a network of vital local community programs helps to fill… Read more »
Summer Safety Net
FOOD For Lane County’s child nutrition programs Summer is the high season for Karen Roth, child nutrition programs manager with FOOD For Lane County. “We have such a need,” Roth says. “Fifty-three percent of Lane County’s children and youth are eligible for the National School Lunch Program.” For a lot of kids in our communities,… Read more »
Anonymous donor treats FOOD For Lane County volunteers to dinner
EUGENE, Ore — FOOD For Lane County has been a part of the Eugene community since 1984. For the past 12 years, the organization has had a dining room that provides free meals to those in need. “So they come in and they’re very appreciative of our service, we’re very appreciative that they’re there” said… Read more »
Summer Plant Sale 2017 – May 13th!
Please note that today’s Home & Garden section in the The Register-Guard says our summer plant sale is on May 12th – that’s for 2018! This year’s summer plant sale is this Saturday, May 13th, 10-5 at our Food For Lane County Youth Farm. Hope to see you there! https://www.facebook.com/events/764351887057017/ https://www.foodforlanecounty.org/event/2017-summer-plant-sale/
Volunteers Needed at the Dining Room
The Dining Room is looking for two volunteers We need two volunteers to do the important task of washing pans on both Mondays and Tuesdays from 12:30-3:30. Orientation will happen at the Dining Room prior to beginning the position. Training will be hands on during their first shift or more if needed. Must be able… Read more »