February will be the last month that emergency SNAP allotments are added to people’s accounts. For the past two years, Oregon SNAP users have had an extra amount added to… Read more »
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St. Vincent de Paul to end food box distribution from Atkinson Food Room
St. Vincent de Paul Society of Lane County will end food box distribution from its Atkinson Food Room at the Lindholm Service Center, 456 Hwy. 99N in Eugene, at the… Read more »
KVAL’s Take a Bite Out of Hunger food drive kicks off Tuesday morning
EUGENE, Ore. — Tuesday is the beginning of KVAL’s Take a Bite Out of Hunger food drive, helping those suffering from food insecurity in our area. In Eugene, the food drive will be… Read more »
Eugene sees largest turn out in years for annual Turkey Trot
EUGENE, Ore. — It’s a Thanksgiving staple in Eugene for years. Level 32’s Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot kicked off Thanksgiving for more than a thousand people in the Eugene area, with… Read more »
Albertsons Companies Foundation’s Nourishing Neighbors Program Gives $31,701.45 Grant to FFLC
FOOD For Lane County recently received a $31,701.45 grant from Nourishing Neighbors. The grant was made possible by generous customers who visited Albertsons and Safeway locations throughout Lane County during… Read more »
Local food bank prepares for holiday season as inflation takes its toll
EUGENE, Ore. — With inflation forcing more families to rely on food banks, there are some concerns among nonprofits as holiday season approaches. Inflation has impacted the price of nearly… Read more »
Community pantries offer helping hand
Limited access to food is a widespread issue that affects numerous communities in the area, including students in Lane County. UO associate dean of students, Jimmy Howard, explained more about… Read more »
Biden Administration Unveils Plan Aiming to End Hunger in U.S. by 2030
WASHINGTON — President Biden promised on Wednesday to end hunger in the United States by the end of the decade, unveiling an expansive government effort during the first White House… Read more »
Over 600 volunteers to help with United Way’s 29th annual ‘Days of Caring’
EUGENE, Ore. — For the next few days, over 600 volunteers will be busy helping with service projects throughout the Eugene-Springfield area. It is all part of United Way’s 29th annual… Read more »
FOOD For Lane County Mobile Pantry returns to Oakridge Friday
OAKRIDGE, Ore. — FOOD For Lane County says, due to high demand, it will bring its Mobile Pantry back to Oakridge Friday to assist residents affected by the Cedar Creek Fire…. Read more »
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