The ice storm emergency in Lane County continues to have a serious impact on our neighbors. We are humbled by our community’s strength and support for one another through offers… Read more »
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2024 ICE STORM – Information from Lane County
A non-emergency call center is available at 541-682-3977. The call center is open from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Resources and information related to the 2024 ice storm are available… Read more »
FOOD For Lane County to reopen Thursday on limited basis
EUGENE, Ore. — FOOD For Lane County will reopen and operate on a limited basis beginning Thursday, January 18, officials with the food bank said in a media release. Bailey Hill… Read more »
Sole to Soul Serves Thanksgiving Dinner to Veterans and Their Families
A small army of volunteers, led by Robin Brown-Wood, helped veterans and their families this past Thanksgiving 2023. Now in its eighth year, Sole to Soul is a nonprofit dedicated… Read more »
Springfield restaurant hosts Thanksgiving meal for community, collects food bank donations
SPRINGFIELD, Ore. – As families gathered Thursday afternoon to celebrate Thanksgiving, one local restaurant opened their doors to serve the community and support FOOD For Lane County. Flashback Grill on… Read more »
Egan Warming Centers 2023-2024 season officially open
EUGENE, Ore. – St. Vincent de Paul Society of Lane County, Inc., said on Tuesday that the Egan Warming Centers’ 2023-2024 season has officially opened. The centers serve as a… Read more »
Food assistance demand in Lane County increased 30% in 2023
EUGENE, Ore. – The amount of people in Lane County seeking food assistance in Lane County shot up by 30% in 2023, according to the local non-profit food organization FOOD… Read more »
“Haunted Market” to be held Halloween week
FOOD For Lane County is hosting an exciting trick-or-treating event that will help neighbors in need. Families are invited to bring their little goblins to experience the frights and delights… Read more »
800 Lane County volunteers pitch in for United Way’s Days of Caring service project
Volunteers across Lane County went to work this week for United Way of Lane County’s annual Days of Caring service project. The 30th annual event saw 800 volunteers, including employees from… Read more »
Oregon fights youth food insecurity
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… Read more »