Our organization
Our mission is to reduce hunger by engaging our community to create access to food.
Our vision is to end hunger in Lane County.
In 1984, FOOD for Lane County incorporated with one staff person, one volunteer and five board members. That year, the fledgling food bank distributed almost 2 million pounds of food — mostly USDA commodities — out of a small house in Springfield to 43,000 Lane County residents.
Today, FOOD for Lane County is a private, 501(c)(3) nonprofit food bank dedicated to reducing hunger by engaging our community to create access to food. We accomplish this by soliciting, collecting, rescuing, growing, preparing and packaging food for distribution through a network of more than 151 partner agencies and distribution sites; through public awareness, education and community advocacy; and through programs designed to improve the ability of low-income individuals to maintain an adequate supply of wholesome, nutritious food. We serve a diverse population of people living on limited incomes, including children, families, seniors and single adults. FOOD for Lane County is a member of the Oregon Food Bank Statewide Network, partners with United Way of Lane County and is a distribution partner of Feeding America.
Frequently Asked Questions
Information about Hunger in Lane County
Our Programs and Who We Serve
2018-2020 Strategic Plan
FFLC Board of Directors
Rachel Ulrich, Chair
Pacific Continental Bank
Diana Bray, Vice Chair
C.W. Walker Commercial Real Estate
Mike Drennan, Past Chair
Home Federal Bank (retired)
Tiffany Mellow, Treasurer
Perkins and Company, P.C.
Katharine Ryan, Secretary
Legislative Director, Rep. Julie Fahey
Linda Eaton
Lane County Health & Human Svs (retired)
Benj Epstein
Epstein + Associates
Ashley Espinoza
Lane Workforce Partnerships
Keri Garcia
Moss Adams
Chris Hemmings
Summit Bank
Justin King
King Estate Winery
Charles Stanton
Stanton Vineyard
Sarah Stapleton
University of Oregon
Jossi Stokes
Pearly Whites of Eugene
Michelle Thurston
FFLC Program Client
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