FOOD For Lane County’s Youth Farm is a 6-acre urban educational farm where we work with community to increase food security and offer skill-building opportunities to people of all ages. Interns work alongside youth, volunteers, and staff to grow food for FFLC, our Community Supported Agriculture Program (CSA) and our produce stands. FFLC interns also… Read more »
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About 6,000 Oregonians could lose food stamp benefits under new proposal
OREGON – More than 6,000 Oregonians could lose their food stamp benefits under a new proposal by the Trump administration. The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Tuesday it’s proposing a new requirement for the supplemental nutrition assistance program, otherwise known as “SNAP.” The DOA says the new proposal would close “a loophole” that allows people… Read more »
FFLC named employer of the year
FFLC was named Employer of the Year by the National Indian and Native American Employment Training Council, thanks to a partnership with the Confederated Tribes of the Siletz’s Work Experience (WEX) program and FFLC’s job training program. “FFLC has built a rich partnership with the Confederated Tribes of the Siletz’s Work Experience program,” said FFLC… Read more »
Extend holiday generosity to those simply trying to survive
I am writing to reflect on what is actually important during Christmas. All you can think about is gifts and decorations, and buying expensive trees. People who are more fortunate spend a lot on things we really don’t need. What’s truly important is that we are grateful for what we have. This includes family, friends,… Read more »
Despite strong economy, many Americans struggling to get by
Despite a strong economy, about 40 percent of American families struggled to meet at least one of their basic needs last year, including paying for food, health care, housing or utilities. That’s according to an Urban Institute survey of nearly 7,600 adults that found that the difficulties were most prevalent among adults with lower incomes… Read more »
Agency Relations Coordinator Needed!
Join our team! We are hiring an Agency Relations Coordinator, responsible to the Programs and Services Director. 30 hrs./wk. Must be available regularly on evenings and weekends. (If a candidate is interested in 40 hrs./wk. and proves to be successful in the position, this position may possibly transition to full-time at 40 hrs./wk. in the… Read more »
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