Before Steve found the Mid Lane Love Project food pantry in Veneta, he was living with his dog in a pump house on an abandoned piece of property two miles out of town. A friend dropped him off there and never came back. “Between the drinking and the drugs I wasn’t even surviving. I was… Read more »
Consider becoming a monthly sustaining donor
Provide meals all year long Consider becoming a monthly sustaining donor. Gifts from monthly donors strengthen critical programs that provide food, education, job training and more to local families and individuals in need. Eric Richardson’s family benefited from such programs. Eric is president of the Eugene Springfield NAACP, a Eugene resident since 1971, a graduate… Read more »
Rescuing leftovers from wasteful fates fills 25% of FOOD for Lane’s coffers
The food from restaurants and groceries are split into meal plates, frozen and distributed. While the volunteers and employees of FOOD for Lane County don’t don capes, they are on rescue missions Monday through Friday. The Food Rescue Express Program, also known as FREX, and Fresh Alliance help save food from around the area that… Read more »
Scheduled SNAP changes worry local food banks
EUGENE, Ore. — The Trump Administration is making changes to work requirements for the Supplemental Nutrition Program (SNAP), which provides food stamps nationwide. The administration announced the changes on Wednesday, saying they are trying to restore the original intent of food stamps. Experts said this proposal could cut benefits for nearly 688,000 SNAP recipients nationwide,… Read more »
Increased demand puts strain on Creswell pantry
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 to see bare shelves over there, and there’s more bare shelves than I’ve seen since I started six years ago,” she said. With the winter… Read more »
Justice of Eating Awards 2020
Started in 2011, the Justice of Eating Award honors groups, individuals, and partner agencies for their distinguished contributions toward hunger relief in Lane County. We all share an extraordinary commitment to feeding the hungry and improving our community. We encourage anyone to nominate an organization, leader or volunteer for a 2020 Justice of Eating Award…. Read more »
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 food distribution center in west Eugene. The West Broadway center will be the new pick-up point for the 150 member agencies that help feed the… 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 Oregon to raise awareness and find innovative solutions to address hunger on campus. “The University of Oregon recognizes the importance of proper nutrition and that… 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 disapproval of the changes. Food For Lane County provides food to over 30 emergency food pantries. Credit FOOD for Lane County “A misguided proposal.” That’s… 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 of Oregonians could lose their food stamp benefits if a proposed federal rule change that specifies eligibility for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program is approved… Read more »
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