The restaurant raised nearly half a million dollars for Oregon non-profits. More than $447,000 was raised for Oregon charities in March and Eugene donations from three of the sub shops goes to FOOD For Lane County totaling $65,000. Twenty-five Portland, Bend, and Medford Area stores raked in nearly $383,000 for Special Olympics Oregon. This was… Read more »
Jersey Mike’s holds Day of Giving benefitting FFLC
LANE COUNTY, Ore. — Wednesday, March 27, 2024, marks Jersey Mike’s Subs annual Day of Giving. The event caps off its March “Month of Giving” initiative. Last year, Jersey Mike’s nationwide initiative raised $21 million for partner charities, including nearly $67,000 given to FOOD For Lane County. Three Jersey Mike’s locations, in the Eugene/Springfield area,… Read more »
Employees exceed overall and food pantry goals for food drive
In a time of increasing community need, the University of Oregon’s workforce came together in February to support the annual state employee’s food drive, donating the equivalent of 150,294 meals. Between payroll deductions and an online giving website for the drive, UO employees donated $49,544 in funds and collected another 2,214 pounds of nonperishable food. Most… Read more »
Eat Cheese, Feed Local
From poutine to strawberry habanero-inspired sandwiches, the 10th Annual Grilled Cheese Experience’s menu includes every crispy-crunchy, ooey-gooey grilled creation a cheese fantasy could encompass. With multiple restaurants offering gluten and dairy free options — and even pressed juice at Lovely in Springfield — there are no excuses for missing out on this unique taste of… Read more »
FOOD For Lane County kicks off 10th annual Grilled Cheese Experience
Get your taste buds ready! FOOD For Lane County’s 10th annual Grilled Cheese Experience is officially underway, running through the end of February. From February 1 through February 29, 31 restaurants will participate in FFLC’s event! The yearly fundraising event has helped FFLC raise money to help people dealing with food insecurity, with two dollars… Read more »
Is Food Insecurity on the Rise in Lane County?
Survey Findings Point to Key Trends and Root Causes The biennial Community Survey (formerly “Hunger Factors Survey”) results are in, and they show a number of challenging experiences faced by Lane County residents when it comes to food security. We hope that the analysis of this personal information shared by Lane County residents will help… Read more »
Annual food drive returns with extra day of fundraising
The annual Governor’s State Employees Food Drive kicks off Thursday, Feb. 1, offering an opportunity for employees across campus to donate and lift up food insecure Oregonians. Employees are encouraged to donate, particularly if they have never participated before, in an amount that feels appropriate for their personal situation. When February begins, donations can be… Read more »
Oregon households can request replacement food benefits following winter storms
EUGENE, Ore. — Help is being offered for people who lost food during the ice storm that was purchased with SNAP benefits. The Oregon Department of Human Services is now offering replacement benefits until February 16. Colin Morgan runs Florence Food Share, one of the many food banks in Lane County. Following ODHS’s announcement it… Read more »
FOOD For Lane County assists residents who lost food during power outages
Rachael McDonald/KLCC FOOD For Lane County is offering extra food supplies for people who lost groceries during the ice storm. Some Lane County residents are still without power after last week’s ice storm. FOOD For Lane County is among the local nonprofits offering help. Without refrigeration or a way to cook, many residents had to… Read more »
FFLC delivers food and water around the county after ice storm
FOOD For Lane County is so grateful for our community’s support as all of Lane County continues to navigate the aftermath of last week’s ice storm. This past weekend, we distributed 14 pallets of food and 4 pallets of water in Springfield, where families experienced lengthy power outages and a boil-water notice. Here’s what we… Read more »