Colette was diagnosed with bipolar disorder when she was 13, but because her disability wasn’t easy to see her family did not seek treatment for her. As an adult her… Read more »
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Posts Categorized: FFLC partner agencies
“Now we’re just working on surviving”
Rural food pantries may be located in small towns, but most serve much larger areas. Dexter Food Pantry is one of 20 rural pantries that partner with FOOD for… Read more »
Made with love
Bettina Evans is the house parent and cook for Looking Glass Pathways Girls Program. The Looking Glass Pathways Girls Program is one of 150 programs in Lane County that partners… Read more »
I’ve gotten used to not having food
John, Shea, Richard, Gerome. People experiencing homelessness in Eugene and Lane County have a name. And a story to tell. Troy had been homeless for about a year when we spoke… Read more »
Struggling to pay rent
30% of Lane County renters spend more than 50% of their income on rent In Eugene that number is 36% and in Springfield 22%. This “severe rent burden” leaves little… Read more »
FFLC partners with new SVDP Youth House
The St. Vincent de Paul Youth House will provide rent-free housing and social services to 13 homeless teen girls. The goal is to help them complete their education and prepare… Read more »
Keeping it Fresh
Volunteers in Medicine is one of more than 150 programs that partners with FOOD for Lane County to provide food to people in need. Volunteers in Medicine provides fresh… Read more »
New food pantry opens in Springfield
A new low-income food pantry will be open Saturday in Springfield’s Thurston neighborhood. Catholic Community Services of Lane County, FOOD for Lane County and volunteers came together to open the… Read more »
Shelter For All
Denny lives at Nightingale Health Sanctuary in Eugene, a self-governed, village-style community that provides a safe place for people who are unsheltered. She is also a diner at FOOD for Lane County’s Dining Room. Nightingale Health… Read more »
Legislative Action Day, February 9
On Tuesday, February 9, Oregon Food Bank Network staff and volunteers were in Salem advocating to leadership for an additional $10 million total for Emergency Housing Account ($8 million) and… Read more »