In a time of increasing community need, the University of Oregon’s workforce came together in February to support the annual state employee’s food drive, donating the equivalent of 150,294 meals…. Read more »
Posts Categorized: Food Supply
Oregon households can request replacement food benefits following winter storms
EUGENE, Ore. — Help is being offered for people who lost food during the ice storm that was purchased with SNAP benefits. The Oregon Department of Human Services is now… Read more »
FOOD For Lane County assists residents who lost food during power outages
Rachael McDonald/KLCC FOOD For Lane County is offering extra food supplies for people who lost groceries during the ice storm. Some Lane County residents are still without power after… Read more »
FFLC delivers food and water around the county after ice storm
FOOD For Lane County is so grateful for our community’s support as all of Lane County continues to navigate the aftermath of last week’s ice storm. This past weekend, we… Read more »
Ice storm emergency in Lane County
The ice storm emergency in Lane County continues to have a serious impact on our neighbors. We are humbled by our community’s strength and support for one another through offers… Read more »
Sole to Soul Serves Thanksgiving Dinner to Veterans and Their Families
A small army of volunteers, led by Robin Brown-Wood, helped veterans and their families this past Thanksgiving 2023. Now in its eighth year, Sole to Soul is a nonprofit dedicated… Read more »
FOOD For Lane County, USPS team up on May 13 Letter Carriers’ Food Drive
EUGENE, Ore. – FOOD For Lane County will host their annual Letter Carriers’ Food Drive with the USPS this Saturday. The food drive is part of a nationwide effort coordinated… Read more »
5 tips for a spring garden and when to start planting
It’s been a wet and cold spring this year, which means gardeners might have had to wait a little longer than normal to get their summer plants in the ground…. Read more »
City Club of Eugene: Science Projects Good Enough to Eat
Program Date: Mar. 31, 2023 Air date: Apr. 3, 2023 From The City Club of Eugene: In community and school-based gardens across the region, students and families are getting their… Read more »
The Rising Cost of Food Means that $1 Now Provides 2 Meals
Inflation has a direct impact on the people who turn to us for help. When food-insecure homes must spend more on food, they have less money for other basic necessities… Read more »