SPRINGFIELD, Ore. — On five acres of land in Springfield, a group of teens are learning the ropes of the workforce each summer. The FOOD for Lane County Youth Farm coordinator says it isn’t only fresh produce that grows in this garden. “Part of what we do has a really lasting impact on these youth… Read more »
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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 »
Volunteers team up to feed kids’ minds, bodies this summer
Want to help build a better future? Nourish children’s minds, bodies and spirits. This summer, Creslane’s Intergenerational Reading Collaboration (IRC) and Food for Lane County are teaming up to do just that, weekdays in Holt Park. IRC volunteers pull up a chair, spread out a picnic blanket and read to children Tuesdays and Thursdays, in… Read more »
Annual golf tournament benefits FFLC children’s programs
Thank you to Eugene Association of REALTORS and Springfield Board of REALTORS for once again presenting the CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT IN MEMORY OF GARY RASMUSSEN to benefit FFLC children’s programs. The tournament is Friday, July 12, at Emerald Valley Golf Course in Creswell, Oregon. Make a donation to the event! Thank you to these sponsors!… Read more »
FOOD For Lane County executive directorship changing hands
EUGENE, Ore. — A major leadership change is happening this week at FOOD For Lane County, the organization reports. Longtime Executive Director Beverlee Potter is stepping into retirement and new adventures as Tom Mulhern, former executive director at Catholic Community Services, begins to lead Oregon’s second largest regional foodbank. “I have been at FFLC for… Read more »
Dining Room closed June 24 – July 5
The Dining Room will be closing as of June 24th. We will re-open on July 8th. It is during this time we spruce up the place (after all we will have up to 50,000 folks coming and going through our front door this past year) Between our 25 volunteers a day, musicians, dinner guests, service… Read more »
“I want to be a good role model for my boys”
Nathan is 25 and lives in Cottage Grove with his twin boys, who turned four in April. After completing FFLC’s warehouse training program last year, Nathan got a job at Starfire Lumber Co. in Cottage Grove just as he was assuming sole custody of his children. Starfire has been a great place for Nathan. He… Read more »
Youth Farm Stands Grand Opening – Summer 2019
Our two youth farm stands are open for the summer! Thank you to SELCO for the new Selco Snap Match Program! Sacred Heart at RiverBend 3333 Riverbend Dr Springfield Thursday, May 30, 2-6pm The Youth Farm 705 Flamingo Ave Springfield Saturday, June 2, 10–2pm CSA memberships available. We accept SNAP matched up to $10, WIC… Read more »
Summer Food Program volunteers needed
If you’re looking for a fun and meaningful volunteer opportunity this summer, give us a call. FFLC’s Summer Food Program needs volunteer site supervisors. FOOD for Lane County’s Summer Food Program has more than 40 sites in Lane County that provide a free lunch to children aged 2 to 18. It only takes two hours… Read more »
In good hands
In June, I will retire from FFLC. I have been here 11 years, nine of those as Executive Director. I’ve loved my job. I’ve loved working with our staff and our volunteer board of directors. I’ve loved our volunteers and our donors and our many, many partners. And I have loved this community — your… Read more »
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