OAKRIDGE, Ore. — FOOD For Lane County will send its Mobile Pantry to Oakridge Wednesday, September 14 to support residents who had to evacuate due to the Cedar Creek Fire. Residents… Read more »
Posts Categorized: FFLC programs
United Way of Lane County invests $300,000 in new grants
FROM UNITED WAY OF LANE COUNTY – Thanks to contributions from local donors, four coalitions now have substantial funding to tackle systemic challenges in Lane County, from housing and violence… Read more »
Youth Farmer 2022 Applications Open!
The Youth Farm offers its participants: Educational activities, field trips, and guest speakers on gardening, nutrition, financial planning, and career development Training in customer service, leadership, and team work Access… Read more »
January 2022: Internships available at the Youth Farm!
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…. Read more »
New meal kit program benefits Lane County residents with food insecurity
A new pilot program at Peacehealth Sacred Heart Medical Center in Springfield gives low-income families meal kits and info on healthy eating and access to food assistance. Dr. Serena Black… Read more »
Oregon Grapevine: FOOD For Lane County Youth Farm
FOOD For Lane County’s Youth Farm helps young people experience the production of food from farm to table. A food stand sells produce produced on five acres, and much of… Read more »
FOOD For Lane County asking community to help raise $500K to expand capacity
FOOD for Lane County is asking for the community to help fundraise $500,000 in hopes of renovating its Bailey Hill warehouse, which opened in 1999, as soon as early January…. Read more »
FFLC COVID-19 Video Updates
COVID-19 and Food Insecurity in Lane County
Food insecurity is defined as the lack of access to sufficient food because of limited financial resources. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) conducts an annual household survey to track… Read more »
Stimulate the fight against hunger
The past year has demonstrated how important food assistance is during a time of crisis. It has also tested the strength and resilience of our local food assistance network. One… Read more »