EUGENE, Ore. – Inflation is hitting everyone hard, and people saving their extra cash means fewer donations. FOOD For Lane County, a local food bank, says they’ve seen fewer donations… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Food Supply
FOOD For Lane County prepared to serve gradually increasing number of people
LANE COUNTY, Ore. — The need for food assistance is gradually growing across Lane County amid high inflation, according to FOOD For Lane County’s executive director, Tom Mulhern. FOOD For… Read more »
Inflation hasn’t sent more to FOOD For Lane County, but it may hinder donations
Food is getting more expensive, quickly. Grocery store items were 10% more expensive in March 2022 than they were in March 2021, according to the USDA. That could put a strain… Read more »
Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive is this Saturday
The U.S. Postal Service’s Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive is this Saturday. Letter carriers will pick up bagged, non-perishable food items left at mailboxes as part of their normal routes…. Read more »
Can Do! Food Drive calls on Eugene area to support FOOD For Lane County
DONATE ONLINE to FOOD For Lane County EUGENE, Ore. – Food insecurity and hunger remain a challenge for many people in Western Oregon. You can help our neighbors in need… Read more »
Fans bring canned food to Ducks Spring Game to benefit FOOD For Lane County
EUGENE, Ore. — Saturday was Duck Day at Autzen Stadium. Admission to the Oregon Ducks Spring Game was one can of non-perishable food that goes to FOOD for Lane County. “It’s… Read more »
‘Our chance to create something new’: How local Latinos flexed for their most vulnerable
Two years into the coronavirus pandemic, ways to support Lane County Latinos, mostly created by Latinos, are in place to address health and wellness disparities highlighted by the virus’ onslaught…. Read more »
Hoodoo offers free lift tickets Thursday 4/7 with food donation
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) – Hoodoo Ski Area will offer free lift tickets from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. on Thursday for guests who donate a minimum of four non-perishable food items. Food donations go… Read more »
Nourishing the community and inspiring others to give
Editor’s note: Duck of the Week is a section in Around the O Workplace that highlights UO employees and their work, and to help build community by learning more about our coworkers…. 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 »