Oregon House Bill 5014, a bill that may allow more schools in Eugene’s school districts to offer free meals to its students, was signed into law by Oregon governor Tina Kotek on July 27. HB 5014 will allocate funds to the Department of Education so that more schools in the state can participate in giving… Read more »
FOOD For Lane County to experience change in leadership
LANE COUNTY, Ore. — FOOD For Lane County (FFLC) will experience a major change in leadership this Friday, August 4. FFLC says Tom Mulhern, Executive Director (ED) at FFLC is set to retire after four years of service for the organization, in his place Carolyn Stein has been hired on as the new ED. “It is… Read more »
FOOD For Lane County needs volunteer drivers to deliver meals
FOOD For Lane County is in dire need of volunteers as demand for food assistance continues to rise and the organization struggles to find staff for its Meals on Wheels program, a meal delivery service for homebound individuals. Meals on Wheels of Lane County served more than 1,200 people last year, relying on 56 volunteers… Read more »
FOOD For Lane County urgently seeking volunteers
EUGENE, Ore. – Volunteers are urgently needed to assist with Meals on Wheels and other programs aimed at fighting hunger in the local community, said FOOD For Lane County officials. FFLC said that rising demand for food assistance is challenging the nonprofit organization to meet growing service needs. Volunteers are need to help prepare and… Read more »
Summer Food Resources
Free Summer Meals for Youth in Lane County In addition to FOOD For Lane County’s 33 meal sites, there are additional independent meal sites providing free meals to youth throughout Lane County. USDA Registered Meal Sites Click HERE to find all the meal sites near you that are registered with the USDA. South… Read more »
Where to find free summer meals for youth in Lane County
While school is out, many kids who rely on free and reduced meals may have a hard time finding affordable alternatives. But children age 18 and younger have free summer lunch options across Lane County through organizations and school districts. Parents, guardians and caretakers can accompany children to meal sites listed below. Most meal sites… Read more »
United Way to provide more than $600,000 in grant funding to local initiatives
EUGENE, Ore. – United Way of Lane County announced this week that more than $600,000 in grant funding will be distributed to several local programs starting on July 1, officials said. United Way officials said they will be distributing two different types of grants, with Community Transformation grants providing $63,000 to $70,000 per year over… Read more »
Schools fight summer hunger with free meal programs for kids
School districts across Oregon are fighting summer hunger with free meal programs for kids. Many families struggle with food insecurity when schools are out over the summer. For these families, both schools and other local programs provide vital resources over the summer months. Alisha Dodds is Community Relations and Communications Director at Bethel School District…. Read more »
Three Meals a Day Through Summer
Because hunger doesn’t take a vacation As the excitement of summer approaches, we know many families are concerned about the additional cost of food without access to school meals. Kids need three meals a day, all year long, and FOOD For Lane County is here to help fill in the gap for families whose budgets… Read more »
FFLC Youth Farm Stand Opens June 10
Our Farm Stand is open from June 10 through October 29. We offer 40+ varieties of organically grown fruits and vegetables. All proceeds from the produce stand are used to directly support the Youth Farm’s mission of reducing hunger by growing food, building skills and nurturing community on our 6-acre urban, educational farm. We accept… Read more »