Susan Blacknik strolled through rows of shelves at the Creswell Food Pantry. She passed empty spaces and cases upon cases of canned beans and pureed pumpkin. “I don’t like… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Hunger
Food For Lane County opens new food distribution center in order to serve more people
EUGENE, Ore. – Fresh food and produce donations are taking on a bigger role at FOOD For Lane County. This is the reason why the agency has opened a new… Read more »
H is for hunger
The link between learning and adequate nutrition is well established for K-12 students. But in higher education, hunger remains largely hidden and misunderstood. FFLC is working with the University of… Read more »
FOOD For Lane County Says Federal SNAP Proposal Is ‘Misguided’
A proposed federal rule change would result in thousands of Oregonians losing eligibility for food stamp benefits. During a public comment period, Lane County advocates responded to the feds with… Read more »
Tens of thousands of Oregonians could lose their food stamp benefits
Under a proposed rule change, people would have to apply for SNAP benefits under more restrictive federal requirements than now used in Oregon and 41 other states Tens of thousands… Read more »
About 6,000 Oregonians could lose food stamp benefits under new proposal
OREGON – More than 6,000 Oregonians could lose their food stamp benefits under a new proposal by the Trump administration. The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Tuesday it’s proposing a… Read more »
Your gift provides needed relief
In Lane County, 44% of households do not earn enough to cover their basic needs. This is according to Lane County’s 2016 ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) Report. More… Read more »
“I want to be a good role model for my boys”
Nathan is 25 and lives in Cottage Grove with his twin boys, who turned four in April. After completing FFLC’s warehouse training program last year, Nathan got a job at… Read more »
Too many still struggle
“You can’t think when all you do think about is being hungry.” In Lane County, forty-four percent of households do not earn enough to cover their basic needs. This is… Read more »