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 »
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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 »
40 million Americans struggle to put food on the table
Every county in all 50 states is home to people who struggle with hunger. Children are more likely to experience hunger than adults. Rural counties account for 78 percent of the highest food insecurity rates. One study found SNAP benefits aren’t enough to cover the cost of a meal in most places in the U.S…. Read more »
Fighting hunger with pottery: ‘Empty Bowl Sale’ looks to give back to Lane County
EUGENE, Ore. – Local artists are joining forces with Food for Lane County in an effort to prevent hunger in the community. Joe Davis of Clay Space is hard at work. He’ll donate this piece to Food for Lane County’s 29th annual “Empty Bowls Sale.” “People are in need,” said Davis. “So that’s an overriding… Read more »
Day Kitchen Closed M, W, F from April 29 until May 10
Please note that our Day Kitchen will NOT be open to volunteer shifts on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays between April 29 and May 10. It WILL be open on Tuesdays and Thursdays during this time. If you would like to reschedule your shift, please give Dan a call at 541-343-2822. Thank you, volunteers, for all… Read more »
It can take a village to feed hungry kids in schools
One in 6 American children faces hunger and 3 out of 4 teachers report regularly seeing hungry kids in their classrooms. In response, school meals make up a large fraction of federal food assistance. The National School Lunch Program is the second-largest federal food assistance program, serving 30.4 million children. It is complemented by the… Read more »
Cafe Yumm donates nearly 100K pounds of beans to Food for Lane County
EUGENE, Ore. — Food for Lane County is getting a special donation — black beans. “It’s a healthy protein source which is really always in high demand, and it’s a product that people are familiar with,” says Food for Lane County’s Brad Bassi. What’s special about this donation is it’s nearly 100,000 pounds of beans… 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 »
25th Day of Caring: ‘We can’t do it ourselves without volunteers’
EUGENE, Ore. – Some 900 hundred volunteers came together to give back in Lane County on Thursday for the 25th annual United Way Day of Caring. At FOOD for Lane County, 200 people helped package cereal and tackle other projects. Volunteer coordinator Daniel Budd said the food bank couldn’t operate without its volunteers. Read… Read more »
Food insecurity in Lane County
When Mike Fleck started his tenure as Community Sharing’s Executive Director a little over seven years ago, the food pantry was distributing an average of 450 to 500 boxes a month packed with stables like bread and other boxed foods. Four years later, distribution soared to 700 boxes, sometimes reaching as high as 900. It… Read more »
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