While school is out, many guardians might have a difficult time finding affordable, healthy meal options for kids, but there are several free alternatives across Lane County. Parents, guardians and… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Summer Food Program
SMART Reading partnering with FOOD For Lane County
The nonprofit SMART Reading is partnering up with FOOD For Lane County to make sure kids not only have healthy food this summer but healthy minds as well. Now through… Read more »
FOOD For Lane County announces return of Summer Food Program
EUGENE, Ore. – Free lunches are available to children 18 years and younger throughout the summer months through FOOD For Lane County’s Summer Food Program, according to the nonprofit organization…. Read more »
FOOD For Lane County seeking summer volunteers for all positions
EUGENE, Ore. — FOOD For Lane County is looking for volunteers to fill all positions this summer, which includes positions helping in the gardens, prepping food, helping with meals on… Read more »
Oregon fights youth food insecurity
Oregon House Bill 5014, a bill that may allow more schools in Eugene’s school districts to offer free meals to its students, was signed into law by Oregon governor Tina… Read more »
Summer Food Resources
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Free Summer Meals for Youth in Lane County In addition to FOOD For Lane County’s 33 meal sites, there are additional independent meal sites providing free meals to youth throughout… Read more »
Where to find free summer meals for youth in Lane County
While school is out, many kids who rely on free and reduced meals may have a hard time finding affordable alternatives. But children age 18 and younger have free summer… Read more »
Schools fight summer hunger with free meal programs for kids
School districts across Oregon are fighting summer hunger with free meal programs for kids. Many families struggle with food insecurity when schools are out over the summer. For these families,… Read more »
Three Meals a Day Through Summer
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Because hunger doesn’t take a vacation As the excitement of summer approaches, we know many families are concerned about the additional cost of food without access to school meals. Kids… Read more »
Thank you NAACP Eugene Springfield
We would like to highlight the work of the NAACP Eugene Springfield Unit 1119, an organization that has passionately worked to fight food insecurity during the COVID19 pandemic. Due to… Read more »