Education Programs

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Gardens
Job Training
Nutrition Education
Community Engagement

Gardens

FOOD For Lane County’s two gardens — the GrassRoots Garden and the Youth Farm — grow fresh nutritious food for distribution through the FFLC network of partner agencies while providing opportunities for youth and adults to grow, learn and contribute to their community. More than 2,000 children and youth visit the gardens each year, and youth and adults gain skills in gardening, nutrition, and community building.

Job Training

In July 2017, FOOD For Lane County started a job training program to help people receiving services with employment skills to help be on a path out of poverty. We work with adults who may face challenges to employment, providing a supportive and structured environment to get them ready for the workforce. Daily instruction and guidance is provided by FOOD For Lane County staff, working side by side with job trainees in the daily operation of the food bank’s programs. The programs run 12 weeks.

Nutrition Education

FOOD For Lane County’s Nutrition Education Program provides nutrition education, basic cooking skills and tips on how to stretch limited food budgets to income-eligible audiences throughout Lane County. We currently only offer limited in-person classes. Please out the following resources for more cooking and nutrition how-to.

Check out some nutritious recipes here.

Community Engagement

We are seeking feedback from our community! To participate in any of our ongoing community engagement programs to tell us what you want and need, please visit this page to get started.